Gauteng Department of Human Settlements Vacancies

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Driver/Messenger – Office of the MEC

• Reference Number : refs/023347
• Directorate : OFFICE OF THE MEC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 193 359.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Moagswa – 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• Grade 10 certificate / NQF Level 03 or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver’s licence. The applicant should possess the following skills: Communications Skills; Time Management Skills; Organising Skills; Computer Skills; Problem Skills; Organising skills and Planning Skills.

Duties :

• Perform messenger functions. Sort and arrange correspondences in the registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (Mail, parcels, documents and files). Record and control correspondence register. Sort mails, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Collect mail, files, documents and parcels from addressor. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcel to addresses. Ensure that the recipients sign on the delivery book/register. Record contents and physical addresses in the delivery book/register. Perform general office assistant tasks. Make copies, fax and shred documents.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions
Do you have a Grade 10 / NQF Level 03 certificate or equivalent?
Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?
Are you computer literate?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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Food Aid – Office of the MEC

• Reference Number : REFS/023346
• Directorate : OFFICE OF THE MEC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 138 486.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Moagswa – 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• An NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent). COMPETENCIES & SKILLS: Job knowledge, time management, problem solving, organising and planning, flexibility and innovative. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good Interpersonal skills, reliable, responsible and positive attitude.

Duties :

• Provide services relating to food preparation. Clean kitchen utensils and equipment. Provide catering support services. Keep stock of kitchen utensils and equipment. Apply hygiene and safety measures. Maintain quality control measures of all food provided. Removal of garbage disposal. Prepare food, snack and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar and cold drinks). Setup and convey crockery, cutlery and equipment to dining areas. Serve food and beverages. Responsible for food supplies and report waste and losses.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions
Do you have an An NQF level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent)?
Do you have job knowledge, flexibilty and innovative?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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Registry Clerk – Office of the MEC

• Reference Number : REFS/023345
• Directorate : OFFICE OF THE MEC
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 228 321.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Moagswa – 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• A matric/Grade 12 certificate. COMPETENCIES & SKILLS: Job knowledge, time management, problem solving, organising and planning, computer literate and flexibility. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good communication skills, Interpersonal skills, reliable, responsible and positive attitude.

Duties :

• Provide registry counter services. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filling and record management services. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machine in relation to the registry function. Frank post, record money and update register daily. Open and maintain remittance register. Record all valuables articles as prescribed in the remittance register. Send wrong remittance back to sender via registered post and record reference number in register. Keep daily record of amount of letters franked. Process documents via archiving and/ disposal. Compile list of documents to be archived. Keep records for archived documents.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions
Do you have a matric/Grade 12 certificate?
Do you have job knowledge and computer literate?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Click here to apply

Personal Assistant to Chief Director – Corporate Management Services

• Reference Number : refs/023344
• Directorate : Corporate Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 325 101.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Moagswa – 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• Matric plus National Diploma in Office Management/ Public Management/ Administration or Secretarial at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in rendering support services to senior management. The candidate should have good Communication skills; Time management skills; Organising skills; Computer skills and Organising & Planning skills.

Duties :

• Provide a secretarial support services. Receives telephone calls. Utilizes discretion to decide whether to accept/decline or refer to other employees request for meetings. Compile realistic schedules of appointments. Renders administration support services. Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies. Obtain inputs, collates, and compiles reports. Responds to enquire received from internal and external stakeholders. Drafts documents as required. Clarifies instructions and notes on notes behalf of the Chief Director. Ensures that travel arrangements are well coordinated. Prioritise issues in the office of the Chief Director. Obtain the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advises and monthly salary reports. Provides support to Chief Director regarding meetings. Scrutinizes documents to determine actions/ information / other documents required for meetings. Records minutes/ decisions and communications to relevant role players, follow-up on progress made. Prepare briefing notes as required. Coordinates logistical arrangements for meetings when required. Support the Chief Director with the administration of budget. Collects and coordinates all the documents that relate to the budget of Chief Director. Assists Chief Director in determining funding requirements for purpose of MTEF submissions. Check and correlates BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Compares the MTEFF allocation with the requested budget and informs the manager of changes. Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescript/ policies and other documents. Remains up to date with regard to the prescript/ policies and efficient and effective support to the Chief Director.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Click here to apply

Community Liaison – Service Delivery and Rapid Response X3

• Reference Number : refs/023343
• Directorate : Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Development
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R 325 101.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Moagswa – 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/Public Relations at NQF level 6/7. A minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience within Customer Relations Environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Skills & Competencies: The incumbent should have knowledge & understanding of Housing Code, Housing Processes, Human Settlements programmes, Political and Community dynamics. Multilingual. community research, environmental scoping. client orientation expertise and local government understanding. Planning and organising skills, coordination & events management skills, negotiation & conflict resolution skills, policy interpretation, administration skills. customer relation, presentation skills, training skills, report writing, problem solving and listening skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties :

• Render and promote stakeholder engagements. Implement developed Departmental Public participation strategy and programmes. Conduct Ntirhisano & Public Participation Consultation. Provide logistical arrangement for convening of stakeholders Forum for MEC outreach programme. Prevention of service delivery disruptions. Identify research needs and trends on service delivery disruptions. Implement strategies to mitigate service delivery disruptions. Implement interventions on service delivery disruptions. Report service delivery disruption issues to internal and external stakeholders. Investigate, refer and ensure/resolve all memorandum of demands. Render service delivery and rapid response services in the Human Settlement service centres. Render and promote social facilitation and cohesion. Collect, investigate and respond to or refer all queries received timeously.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions
Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/Public Relations?
Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience within Customer Relations Environment?
Do you have knowledge & understanding of Housing Code, Housing Processes, Human Settlements programmes, Political and Community dynamics?
Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications