The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Officer: Accommodation and Auxiliary Services in Cape Town or Pietermaritzburg.
Job Details
- Job Title: Administrative Officer: Accommodation and Auxiliary Services
- Department: National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
- Salary: R338,106 per annum
- Location: Cape Town, Western Cape / Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Reference Number (Cape Town): CMS-CT12/2026
- Reference Number (Pietermaritzburg): CMS-CT13/2026
- Closing Date: 02 November 2026 at 16:00
- Application Method: Online application only
Minimum Requirements
- A National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Public Administration, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant experience in the relevant field.
Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should possess the following knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge of administrative procedures.
- Knowledge of financial management, project management, and human resource practices.
- Extensive administrative experience.
- Knowledge of contract management, monitoring, and control.
- Knowledge of Public Service and departmental procedures.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Coordination, organising, and planning skills.
- Administrative and report-writing skills.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to gather, analyse, collect, and interpret information.
- Ability to apply policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure and plan and organise effectively under pressure.
- Willingness to work long hours when required.
- A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and resolve conflicts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Provide administrative support to the sub-directorate.
- Administer small works maintenance projects and manage office space.
- Facilitate food aid services.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene service standards in regional offices.
- Ensure that carpets are deep-cleaned twice a year.
- Ensure that appointed cleaners are present on-site to provide daily cleaning services.
- Provide inventory support.
- Draft and issue requests for quotations to service providers listed on the departmental database.
- Facilitate the appointment of service providers to conduct repairs and maintenance.
- Maintain a stock register.
- Report redundant equipment and request replenishment of maintenance consumables.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the official Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment e-Recruitment portal.
Online Application Portal: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
Interested applicants must apply through the above link and ensure that they complete all required sections of the online application form.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must ensure that they:
- Complete all sections of the online Z83 application form.
- Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Provide at least three (3) contactable references.
- Disclose all required information and complete the application accurately.
Failure to complete or disclose all required information may result in automatic disqualification.
Closing Date: 02 November 2026 at 16:00.
No late applications will be accepted.
Enquiries
For further information regarding this position, contact:
Contact Person: Ms Dumezweni-Sogayise
Telephone: 071 507 0130
Important Application Information
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications, identity document, and driver’s licence, where applicable, on or before the interview date.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Employment Equity
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from underrepresented designated groups in accordance with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Screening and Security Vetting
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment. This may include verification of:
- Criminal records.
- Citizenship status.
- Creditworthiness.
- Previous employment and references.
- Qualifications.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security clearance and sign a performance agreement and employment contract.
Assessments for Shortlisted Candidates
All shortlisted candidates, including candidates for Senior Management Service (SMS) posts, will be required to undertake two pre-entry assessments:
- A practical exercise.
- An integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.
The selection panels will score both technical exercises as additional criteria during the interview process.
For SMS posts, a maximum of three shortlisted candidates will undergo psychometric assessments following the interview and technical assessment. These assessments will evaluate cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity in accordance with the relevant Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directive.