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Requirements

The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification; Knowledge in travel and accommodation; Knowledge of the BAS system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and National Travel Policy Framework; Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) and BAS; Ability to work as a team; Ability to work under pressure; Excellent client relations; Organising planning and problem-solving skills; General office management.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for receiving VA26As; Verifying compliance and provide approval stamp on the VA26A by issuing the order number; Registering travellers on the approval book; Making copies of VA26As and filing original; Scanning VA26As and saving them electronically on the H-Drive; Receiving and stamping invoices on a weekly basis; Compiling invoices on the General Journal form and capturing them on the BAS system; Recording journals on the register book for queries from finance; Amending and rectifying queries from Finance Directorate and attend to internal queries with travellers and travellers bookers; Performing any other duties as delegated.

How to apply

Email: Recruitment@dbe.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Closing Date

27 March 2026 NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021.

The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.

Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted.

Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website on www.cogta.gov.za, click on the jobs tab.

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be 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.

Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency- based assessments).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Core

Competencies

COMPETENCIES: Strategic capacity and leadership.

People management and empowerment.

Advanced programme and project management.

Change management.

Financial management.

Process

COMPETENCIES: Knowledge management.

Service Delivery Innovation.

Advanced problem-solving and analysis.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).

The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates.

The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The Department reserves the right to make an appointment.

The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre- entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON