Senior Administrative Officer

In brief

**Overview** This is an editorial assistant rewrite for the Senior Administrative Officer position (Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/309) within the Chief Directorate: Deeds ICT at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The role is based in Gauteng (Pretoria) and offers a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). The Department has Employment Equity targets, specifically encouraging applications from Coloured, Indian, and White Males, as well as Coloured, Indian, and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Providing financial management services. * Facilitating, planning, overseeing, and driving the timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations Strategic priorities on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. * Compiling the Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), adjustment estimates, and Estimated National Expenditure (ENE). * Overseeing the effective, efficient, and economical utilisation of funds. * Documenting and communicating procedures for accessing and shifting of funds. * Coordinating budgeting, audit, and financial functions. * Verifying Travel & Subsistence (T&S), sundry, and overtime payments. * Administering the procurement of goods and services. * Compiling, managing, and maintaining the Demand Management Plan. * Facilitating Supply Chain Management (SCM) services. * Facilitating monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on SCM-related matters. * Controlling the safekeeping, utilisation, and maintenance of all assets. * Ensuring proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations. * Capturing and authorising goods/services on the LOGIS system. * Handling queries from internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters. * Rendering general office support services. * Supervising, motivating, and developing staff through individual performance agreements. * Providing assistance in the developing/reviewing of the operational plan. * Compiling various submissions/memoranda and responses. * Attending to queries from Internal Audit. * Administering leave forms and attending to queries. * Making travel/conference bookings and confirmations. * Providing secretariat services. * Administering assets. * Maintaining the asset register. * Liaising with the asset unit during asset verification. * Managing outgoing and ongoing assets. * Allocating equipment to officials. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Minimum requirements: A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management or a relevant equivalent qualification. * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administration environment. * Job Related Knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS). * Job Related Skills: Computer Literacy, Interpersonal skills, Organising and Planning skills, Communication (verbal and written), Analytical skills, Problem Solving skills, Financial Management skills, Report writing skills, Confidentiality, fairness, respect and honesty. * Valid Driver’s License. * Ability to Work under pressure. * Teamwork. * Willingness to Work extra hours. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates who hold a Grade 12 Certificate along with a National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration, Business Management, or an equivalent relevant qualification. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative setting. The ideal candidate will possess job-related knowledge in Public Service Regulations, financial procedures, Treasury Regulations, and the Basic Accounting System (BAS). Essential skills include computer literacy, strong interpersonal, organising and planning, communication (verbal and written), analytical, problem-solving, financial management, and report writing abilities, coupled with qualities of confidentiality, fairness, respect, and honesty. A valid Driver’s License is a mandatory requirement. Furthermore, the role demands an individual who can work effectively under pressure, as part of a team, and is willing to work extra hours. The Department specifically encourages applications from Coloured, Indian, and White Males, Coloured, Indian, and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities to meet its Employment Equity targets. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-309 Source: govpage

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