ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/JULY/26/1070
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07), (plus service benefits)
Centre: Provincial Office, Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus three (3) years relevant experience or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Public Administration / Public Management as recognized by SAQA. Computer literacy skills in excel, word and power point and data capturing skills. Good communication skill and ability to function independent. Strong administrative skill, innovative thinking, sound interpersonal relationship. A pleasant telephone personality, good planning, decision making, problem solving, planning and organizational skills. Writing and issuing of notices and commitment to meeting deadlines. Distributes documents to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the unit. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Valid driver’s licence.

Duties

Render administrative and logistic support services for Mental Health and substance abuse program. Ensure acquisition of goods and services as per operational plan. Receive and prepare invoices for payment. Assist with the management of invoices for all service providers. Receive handle and process all documents from mental health review board (MHRB). Request bas report. Monitor expenditure and consolidate report. Assist the program in preparing and costing of operation plans, budget projections, budget adjustment and budget pressure. Enter information in a record system and produce report as required. Be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Supervise subordinates and learners allocated in the program. Effective report writing, record keeping and data collection skill is needed. Working well within the MDT set up.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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