Senior Administrative Officer: Office of the Principal

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer: Office of the Principal, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 – R486,501 a year. How to apply: Email Address: adminotp24@emcol.co.za Reference number to quote: EMC1/24/26 Closing date: 06 November 2026 at 14H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: To Apply: Applications must be submitted on completed latest Z83 form. A detailed comprehensive CV is required. Certified copies of the required documents as per the advert specification will be requested from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit completed latest Z83 form and detailed comprehensive CV will result in the application not being considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, financial record checks, verification of qualification and previous employment verification). Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their applications within 3 months after the advert closing date may regard their application as being unsuccessful. The employer is an equal opportunity and reserves the right not to appoint. The decision of employment in terms of employment equity will be determined by the employment equity targets of the Department/College. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All Applications must be submitted through email addresses per position and ensure that it is 1 attachment.

Responsibilities

• Draft all letters, submissions and memorandums.
• Preparing supporting documents for meetings, receive and distribution of stationery to the relevant officials.
• Receive and consolidate monthly reports.
• Assist in co-ordinate of college inputs for annual, quarterly, monthly reports, and cash flow statements.
• Assisting in the establishment and implementation of effective records and document management systems in the office of the Principal.
• Coordinate all logistical arrangements for travelling and meetings etc. Processing of claims for travelling and meetings etc. Arrange all meetings, proceedings and activities of the above structures.
• Compile agenda, minutes, reports and other records of the above structures.
• Distribution of relevant documents for meetings of above structures.
• Assist in keeping a register of resolutions and supporting all relevant Council Members/Managers/Officials through continuous correspondence to remind them of what needs to be done.
• Safekeeping of approved minutes are signed off and safely kept.
• Assist in coordinating operational and strategic planning process.
• Assist in coordinate and compile strategic and operational plans.
• Assist in facilitating the development and implementation of service delivery improvement plans and initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating and compiling institutional performance and strategic reports.
• Assist in conducting an assessment on college effectiveness and efficiency in supporting the attainment of service delivery objectives.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Recognised National Diploma in Public Administration/Business Management/Office Management (NQF Level 6) or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years in Public Administration environment.
• Valid Driver’s License will be an added advantage.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Administration
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Financial Administration
• Skills:
• Administrative
• Planning and organizing
• Financial management
• Report writing
• Communication and interpersonal
• Problem solving
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Client oriented
• Project management
• Team leadership
• People management