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HR ADMINISTRATOR: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Department of Cooperative Governance

Reference number: ADMIN/RECR/2026/06-2P
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

Requirements

A Grade 12 Certificate/ Matric /Senior Certificate with minimum of 1-2 years’ experience within the Human Resources environment with specific focus on Recruitment, Selection and Placement. A relevant National Diploma/ Degree (NQF6 with at least 360 credits) will serve as an advantage. Computer literacy that would include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts and Legislations Analytical, Good customer relations skills. Problem solving skills. Communication skills. Organizing & Coordination. Interpersonal relations. Ability to priorities. Customer Oriented. Ability to communicate at all levels. Outgoing personality. Work independently. Work in a team. Adhering to business ethics. Dealing with confidential matters with integrity.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which includes but are not limited to the following: Render administrative support for recruitment: Receipt of applications for advertised positions and correspondence with recruitment agencies handling short listing. Capturing of all applications received. Provide administrative support for the application management process. Provide administrative support for the process of shortlisting. Drafting of offer letters and contracts and liaison with successful applicants on acceptance/non-acceptance which include regret letters. Arrange logistics before, during and after interviews. Administer the process of risk assessments, fingerprint scanning and document verification. Administer the offer process. Ensure that all recruitment documents and files are filed and archived according to prescripts. Support implementation of advertisements and the sourcing of potential candidates: Ensure advert is drafted in correct format. Submit advert on time to DPSA. Provide administrative support to the unit: Perform office administrative activities. Assist with requests for Purchasing Orders. Assist with submitting invoices to Accounts Payable. Organize office logistical matters. File office correspondence, documents, and reports. Draft and type standard correspondence and documents. Completion of forms and documents related to claims, payments, invoices, and consultant fees. Order stationery and equipment for the section.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries

Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455

Note

Various permanent positions for HR Administrator: Recruitment, Selection and Placement are currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency: Human Resources Recruitment Unit.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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