General Assistant: Logistics Services

About the role

The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Eastern Cape) is hiring a General Assistant: Logistics Services, based in Amathole District (Ku-Gompo City). This is a permanent post, paying R144,024 – R169,656 a year. Re-advertisement Reference number to quote: DSRAC 23/09/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, loading, and offloading goods in the district.
• Assist in stock taking and verification of assets.
• Ensure prompt delivery of documents to provincial office, other departments and safe keeping of information/documents whilst in transit.
• Photocopying of documents.
• Collection of delivery items/correspondence to various offices in the district.
• Ferry officials to departmental events, i.e., workshops and meetings.
• Collect and deliver mail to registry office.
• Paste notices in the district notice boards.
• Assist in any general assistant’s duties as and when required to do so.
• Provide cleaning services of offices, boardroom, and walkways.
• Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
• Prepare venue for functions and meetings.
• Prepare tea during meetings.
• Assist during functions.

Requirements

• Abet Level 4 or grade 10.
• National Senior Certificate will be an added advantage.
• No experience required.
• Exposure to the environment will be an added advantage.
• Prepared to work after hours.
• Knowledge:
• Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment
• Interpersonal relations and communication skills
• A valid (Code 8) driving license