Department of Tourism: Administrative Assistant Vacancies 2025 (X3 Posts)
Post Title: Administrative Assistant
Reference Number: DT 23/2025
Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
Location: Pretoria
Number of Posts: 3
The Department of Tourism is inviting applications for the Administrative Assistant positions for 2025. These roles are based in Pretoria and offer a great opportunity to work in a professional and organised environment within the Public Service.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good telephone etiquette and professional communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at various levels.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High level of reliability, discretion, and professionalism.
- Knowledge of Public Service prescripts and policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will perform administrative and secretarial duties to support management, including:
- Handling telephone calls and referring them appropriately.
- Typing and formatting documents for managers and staff.
- Operating office equipment such as printers, scanners, and photocopiers.
- Making travel and accommodation arrangements and checking related documentation.
- Organising meetings and departmental events, including venue bookings, invitations, and refreshments.
- Processing travel and subsistence claims and handling invoices.
- Recording and preparing minutes of meetings.
- Drafting reports and correspondence when required.
- Managing filing systems, leave registers, and telephone accounts.
- Receiving, recording, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Procuring standard items such as stationery and refreshments.
Employment Equity (EE) Requirements:
Preference will be given to:
- Coloured male and White male candidates
- Youth and persons with disabilities
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email to:
📧 applicationsRecruitment23@tourism.gov.za
APPLICATIONS: Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to the attention of Chief
Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria,
0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria or by email as
provided.
Enquiries
For more information regarding the post, contact:
Mr T. Koena
Tel: (012) 444 6154
Note:
Ensure that your application includes all relevant documents and that the reference number (DT 23/2025) is clearly indicated in the subject line.
Closing Date: 17 October 2025, 16:30 (Late applications will not be considered)
Applications must be submitted before the closing date as late applications will not be accepted.
Application must include a Z83 form and CV only. The electronic application must be in PDF format
and made up of a single document file, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of
the post on the subject line of your email. Failure to do so, your application being disqualified.
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be
considered. Each advertised post must be accompanied by its own application form for employment
and must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to
fully complete, initial, and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the
selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C, and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section
E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83, it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV
or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part
“F” must be answered, and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed
previous experience, if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related
documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources,
and such qualifications (s) and other related documents (s) will be in line with the requirements of
the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the
abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be
considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates
shall undertake a (1) practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the
candidate’s suitability based on the posts’ technical and generic requirements, and (2) an ethical
conduct test. Candidates will further be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record,
citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification). Some of
the interviewed candidates for Senior Management level vacancies may be subjected to a 2-day
competency assessment that will test generic competencies. Appointment will be subject to the
signing of the performance agreement, employment contract, and annual financial disclosure, and
must attain a security clearance applicable to the post. The Department reserves the right not to
make an appointment. You are consenting to the Department of Tourism processing your personal
information, subject to POPIA, by applying for this post.