Department of Employment and Labour Office Administrator: COID Services Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
Transport & Logistics (TETA)
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R338 106 per annum
Closing date
13 Nov 2026
13 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- TETA
- Posted
- 31 Oct 2026
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How this salary compares
At R28 176 a month, this post pays about the same as the median of R28 176 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (7 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R25 767 and R31 297.
- 25th percentile
- R25 767
- Median
- R28 176
- 75th percentile
- R31 297
This post sits in the 50th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 7 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour, through its Compensation Fund in Pretoria, is seeking a dedicated Office Administrator for its COID Services unit. This role offers an opportunity to provide crucial administrative and secretariat support within a key government department, ensuring smooth operational flow for a Chief/Directorate.
This is an employment opportunity for an individual who is organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing various office functions to support senior management and departmental objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- A three-year relevant qualification (NQF level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Office Management, Information Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
- One (1) year of functional experience in Office Administration or Secretariat services.
- Knowledge of: Departmental policies and procedures, planning and organising, administration procedures, Batho Pele principles, and interpersonal relations.
- Skills in: Facilitation, interpersonal relationship, verbal and written communication, computer proficiency, telephone etiquette, organising, decision-making, analytical tasks, and project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide receptionist support to the Chief/Directorate, including managing their diary.
- Render Secretariat Services for the Office of the Chief/Director.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the budget, including supply chain functions for the Chief/Directorate.
- Facilitate and coordinate all logistical and resource requirements of the Chief/Directorate.
- Provide Management Information and records management services within the Chief/Directorate.
- Track and monitor project tasks within the Chief/Directorate.
What the Work Involves
As an Office Administrator, you will be integral to the daily operations of the COID Services unit, working primarily within an office environment in Pretoria. Your role will involve managing the Chief/Director's diary, ensuring their schedule is organised and appointments are tracked. You will also be responsible for providing comprehensive secretariat services, which includes preparing for meetings, taking minutes, and following up on action items to support the Chief/Director's office.
Beyond direct support, you will play a part in the financial and logistical coordination, assisting with budget monitoring and supply chain processes. This includes facilitating and coordinating resources required for the Chief/Directorate's functions. Furthermore, you will manage vital records and provide management information, contributing to efficient data flow and project oversight by tracking various tasks within the directorate.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application via email to:
Jobs-CF5@labour.gov.za
SetaJobs role guide
What an administration clerk actually does
SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.
Employers screen on computer literacy, written language and the neatness of your record-keeping. Expect a practical exercise: draft a memorandum, capture a set of entries, or sort a batch of documents into a file plan. In the public service the application itself is the first screen — a fully completed, signed Z83 with the documents listed, submitted by the closing date to the exact address given. Incomplete applications are disqualified without being read.
Read the full administration clerk guide →This listing in context
What the 96 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 26
- In Gauteng
- 13
- Closing within 7 days
- 2
35% of the 26 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric, so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 96 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 35 opportunities in Gauteng.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How permanent posts work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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