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**Job Title: HELP DESK OPERATOR – (IRC8913)**
**Overview**
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is seeking a Help Desk Operator to ensure the prompt, efficient, and effective handling of service requests related to facilities and building services for the upkeep of the Parliamentary precinct. The Parliament offers a competitive cost-to-company remuneration package with an attractive range of employee benefits, including comprehensive group life and disability insurance, flexible hybrid working arrangements within the Western Cape, annual leave, funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents, proactive wellbeing support through the Siyaphila Programme, a continuous learning culture, and education support benefits for qualifying dependents through the Universal Education Protector Programme.
**What you will do**
* Record and log calls, coordinating the helpdesk function.
* Process follow-up requests.
* Maintain the database.
* Perform general administration.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
* A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a service desk or helpdesk support environment, specifically in facilities or building services.
* A relevant technical certification or training will be advantageous.
* Must demonstrate:
* Good communication skills (Verbal and written); superior voice skills.
* Ability to understand the building environment and accurately capture queries.
* Ability to prioritise requests and act appropriately.
* Able to work quickly, accurately and under pressure.
* Computer literacy.
* Good administrative skills.
* Ability to be a team player and work independently.
**Who should apply**
An ideal candidate is an individual with Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 education and at least two years of relevant experience in a service desk or helpdesk support role within facilities or building services. They should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, superior voice skills, computer literacy, and good administrative abilities. The candidate must be capable of understanding the building environment to accurately capture queries, prioritise requests, work quickly and accurately under pressure, and function effectively both independently and as a team player.
**Deadline**
12 November 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/parliament-of-the-republic-of-south-africa-vacancies-3
Source: govpage
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**Job Title: SENIOR TABLE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER**
**Overview**
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is looking for a Senior Table Administrative Officer to provide effective and efficient operational administrative support within the National Assembly Table Division. This role also entails providing advanced professional administrative and coordination support to the Serjeant-At-Arms, ensuring the effective functioning and operational management of the National Assembly. The Parliament offers a competitive cost-to-company remuneration package with an attractive range of employee benefits, including comprehensive group life and disability insurance, flexible hybrid working arrangements within the Western Cape, annual leave, funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents, proactive wellbeing support through the Siyaphila Programme, a continuous learning culture, and education support benefits for qualifying dependents through the Universal Education Protector Programme.
**What you will do**
* Provide operational planning support.
* Provide operational management and administrative support.
* Manage financial, budgeting, and expenditure administration.
* Facilitate and coordinate support services.
* Coordinate management reporting.
* Supervise staff.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 plus a bachelor’s degree in public administration/financial management/commerce or a related qualification at an NQF level 7.
* A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
* Must demonstrate technical knowledge and skills:
* Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, processes and procedures.
* Knowledge of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act.
* Knowledge and understanding of Parliament’s management systems.
* Knowledge of budgeting, expenditure and financial management processes.
* Knowledge and understanding of business support processes and policies (HR, ICT, Facilities Management, Knowledge Management).
* Sound administrative or organisational skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
* Computer literacy skills.
* Good report writing skills.
* Tact and diplomacy skills.
* Must demonstrate behavioural competencies:
* Planning and organising.
* Problem-solving ability.
* Leadership ability.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Resilient and able to work under pressure.
* Financial acumen.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Integrity and ethics.
* Discretion and confidentiality.
* Confident and articulate.
* Focused on delivering results and meeting expectations.
**Who should apply**
An ideal candidate possesses a Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 education, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration, Financial Management, Commerce, or a related field, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This individual should have comprehensive technical knowledge of parliamentary policies, financial management, business support processes, and possess sound administrative, organisational, and excellent communication skills. They must demonstrate strong behavioural competencies including planning, problem-solving, leadership, financial acumen, attention to detail, integrity, discretion, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
**Deadline**
12 November 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/parliament-of-the-republic-of-south-africa-vacancies-3
Source: govpage
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Job description
PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
HOUSEHOLD SERVICES SECTION
HELP DESK OPERATOR – (IRC8913)
WHY JOIN PARLIAMENT
Parliament offers a competitive cost-to-company remuneration package, complemented by an attractive range of employee
benefits designed to support employees and their families. These benefits include, among others
* Comprehensive group life and disability insurance benefits
* Flexible Hybrid working arrangements within the Western Cape
* Time off-annual leave
* Funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents
* Proactive wellbeing support through our Siyaphila Programme
* Continuous learning culture to support your growth
* Education support benefits for qualifying dependents through the Universal Education Protector Programme
JOB SUMMARY
As a Helpdesk Operator, you will ensure prompt, efficient and effective handling of service requests to ensure the upkeep of the Parliamentary precinct as it relates to
facilities and building services and related activities.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Recording and logging calls (coordinating the helpdesk)
* Processing of follow-up requests
* Maintains the database
* General administration
To qualify, you must have:
* Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
* A relevant technical certification or training will be advantageous.
* A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working in a service desk or helpdesk support environment, specifically in facilities or building services
You must also demonstrate:
* Good communication skills (Verbal and written); superior voice skills
* Ability to understand the building environment and accurately capture queries
* Ability to prioritise requests and act appropriately
* Able to work quickly, accurately and under pressure
* Computer literacy
* Good administrative skills
* Ability to be a team player and work independently
To apply, go to:https://www.parliament.gov.za/careers-parliament
STEP 1: To apply, go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers.
STEP 2: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system.
STEP 3: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars, highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants who have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system.
STEP 4: Ensure you complete the assessment.
STEP 5: Click FINISH. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship, ID, qualification checks, contactable references and competency-based assessments. If you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Person that has never been employed by Parliament
EX-EMPLOYEE
Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2026
“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
SENIOR TABLE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
WHY JOIN PARLIAMENT
Parliament offers a competitive cost-to-company remuneration package, complemented by an attractive range of employee benefits designed to support employees and their families. These benefits include, among others
* Comprehensive group life and disability insurance benefits
* Flexible Hybrid working arrangements within the Western Cape
* Time off-annual leave
* Funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents
* Proactive wellbeing support through our Siyaphila Programme
* Continuous learning culture to support your growth
* Education support benefits for qualifying dependents through the Universal Education Protector Programme
JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Table Administrative Officer, you provide effective and efficient operational administrative support in the National Assembly Table Division. In addition, you provide advanced professional administrative and coordination support to the Serjeant-At-Arms to ensure the effective functioning and operational management of the National Assembly.
Your key responsibilities will be:
* Operational planning support
* Operational management and administrative support
* Financial, budgeting and expenditure administration
* Support services facilitation and coordination
* Management reporting coordination
* Staff Supervision
To qualify, you must have:
* Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 plus a bachelor’s degree in public administration/financial management/commerce or related qualification at an NQF level 7
* A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
You must also demonstrate:
Technical knowledge and skills:
* Knowledge of Parliamentary policies, processes and procedures
* Knowledge of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act
* Knowledge and understanding of Parliament’s management systems.
* Knowledge of budgeting, expenditure and financial management processes.
* Knowledge and understanding of business support processes and policies (HR, ICT, Facilities Management, Knowledge Management)
* Sound administrative or organisational skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
* Computer literacy skills
* Good report writing skills
* Tact and diplomacy skills
Behavioural Competencies:
* Planning and organising
* Problem-solving ability
* Leadership ability
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Resilient and able to work under pressure
* Financial acumen
* Strong attention to detail
* Integrity and ethics
* Discretion and confidentiality
* Confident and articulate
* Focused on delivering results and meeting expectations
To apply, go to:https://www.parliament.gov.za/careers-parliament
STEP 1: To apply, go to www.parliament.gov.za and click on Careers.
STEP 2: Register your profile on the iRecruitment system.
STEP 3: You will be required to update your profile with all the relevant and necessary information relating to your personal particulars, highlighting and documenting your work experience, qualifications and skills acquired. Please attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID and 3 contactable referees. Applicants who have not attached these copies will not be considered. Apply for the position of interest and follow the necessary steps on the system.
STEP 4: Ensure you complete the assessment.
STEP 5: Click FINISH. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), citizenship, ID, qualification checks, contactable references and competency-based assessments. If you do not receive any response within two (2) months of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment. All appointments are subject to relevant security clearance and qualification checks. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Person that has never been employed by Parliament
EX-EMPLOYEE
Person that was previously employed by Parliament including previously employed Interns and existing Interns
CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2026
“Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and equal opportunities”.
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