Administration Officer

Administration Officer – Pretoria, Gauteng

The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting an Administration Officer for its Head Office in Pretoria, Gauteng. The post supports the Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch, the unit responsible for making sure South African workplaces comply with labour laws. This vacancy was advertised in the official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026.

South African citizens who hold a three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Office Management, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Business Management may apply. The department requires at least one year of functional experience in office management or in inspections and enforcement services.

Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will handle budget planning for the Inspection and Enforcement Services Branch, support its human resources functions, manage the procurement of goods and services for the branch, coordinate information on complaints received, and consolidate performance information for reporting.

Minimum Requirements Applicants must have:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Office Management, Financial Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or Business Management.
• At least one year of functional experience in office management or inspection and enforcement services.
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and budgeting processes.
• Computer literacy, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email.
• Completed and signed new Z83 application form with a comprehensive CV.

Experience Required This is a junior-level post. A minimum of one year of relevant functional experience is required, so it suits candidates who already have some office administration or enforcement-support experience.

How to Apply Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form together with a comprehensive CV, emailed as a single PDF attachment to the address given in the official advert (Jobs-HQ4@labour.gov.za), quoting the reference number in the subject line. The closing date is 7 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies of documents, and applicants not contacted within the period stated in the advert should consider their application unsuccessful.

Important Notice Job Market SA is not the employer or recruitment agency for this vacancy. We share job opportunities to help job seekers discover employment opportunities. Never pay anyone for a job application, interview or promise of employment. Government departments never charge a fee to process a job application. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026 (official PDF)