Senior Administration Officer: Office of the Principal

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is hiring a Senior Administration Officer: Office of the Principal, based in Central Office. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. Nature of Appointment: Permanent How to apply: Email to senioradminofficer@tnc.edu.za Reference number to quote: TNC/CO/26-10/2 Closing date: 16 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self-driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions. Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. 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. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Note: EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will be responsible for, among other things, the following specific tasks: implementing the administrative operations of the office.
• Perform general administrative activities in support of the Office.
• Draft submissions, reports, memorandums, and minutes for the Office.
• Conduct records and document management both manually and electronically.
• Provide support in completing and processing subsistence claims.
• Keep track of all incoming work and ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Liaise with all stakeholders relevant to the office.
• Administer leave arrangements.
• Assist in the provision of monitoring and evaluation services, assist in coordinating demand planning within the Office.
• Monitor expenditure and coordinate the capacitation of the Office in line with the College-approved training plan.
• Type correspondence as and when required.
• Coordinate audit requirements within the Office and serve as the first point of contact between the Office of the Principal and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Matric certificate/NCV L4 plus a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Management/Public Administration/Management Assistant as recognized by SAQA with at least three to five (3-5) years’ appropriate experience in a PSET Administration Environment.
• The incumbent must also be computer literate and have a valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of various filing systems.
• Knowledge of Office Administration methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of departmental legislation and Prescripts.
• Knowledge of the Continuing Education and Training Act.
• Required skills and competencies
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Problem Solving
• Financial Administration
• Interpersonal Skill
• Customer Focus
• Office Administration
• MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Multi-Tasking
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Good verbal and written skills
• Communication skills
• Honesty
• Integrity, and Accountability