ADMIN OFFICER: NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE (EPWP)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/312
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Durban Regional Office
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Administration or related qualification. Appropriate years of working experience in the administration field. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge: labour Intensive Construction Methods. Labour-intensive construction methods. National Youth Service. Skills: Analytical thinking. Computer literacy. Effective communication (verbal and written). Project Administration. Programme & Programme Management skills. Problem solving skills. People Management. Personal Attributes: Resourceful. Creative. People orientated. Trustworthy. Assertive. Hard-working. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently.

Duties

Provide Administrative support system for internal and external stakeholder management in the Unit. Participate in regional bid specification and evaluation committees to provide guidance and ensure adherence to EPWP compliance requirements. Prepare logistics for the recruitment and exit of NYS learners. Compile and communicate training needs identified for NYS learners. Develop and maintain accurate database of beneficiaries’ records. Prepare status reports on project information received. Prepare minutes of meetings held with internal and external stakeholders. Conduct project site visits for monitoring and data collection. Prepare logistics for EPWP workshops and graduation ceremonies. Participate in capacity building workshops to ensure compliance to EPWP requirements. Manage and continuously improve EPWP reporting and data integrity. Compile project data according to reporting standards for capturing on the EPWP Reporting System. Submit monthly progress reports. Maintain Files records for audit purposes. Provide financial administration support services. General supervision of employees.

Where to send your application

Durban Regional Office: Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban or email to: RecruitDBN26-12@dpw.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mrs NS Nxumalo

Enquiries

Mr S Simelane Tel No: (031) 3147357

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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