Senior Administration Officer: Coordinator

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Senior Administration Officer: Coordinator in Non-Communicable Diseases and Support Services, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/61 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the procurement of goods and services and coordinate travel arrangements for the directorate.
• Receive request from the officials.
• Obtain quotations from service providers.
• Administer leave register and other administrative activities.
• Maintenance of duty and leave register.
• Checking and submitting leave applications.
• Organise and coordinate meetings.
• Administer and consolidate the allocation of funds.
• Assist in the management of state funds under Supervision.
• Estimating and budgeting of requirement within the directorate.
• Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Requirements

• Recognised 3 year Degree/National Diploma Office Administration, Public Administration or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in office administration.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Facilitation and coordination
• Good liaison skills with other role players/clients
• Good communication, planning and organizing, report writing, analytical, rational decision making and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and integrity
• Creativity and innovative thinking