HOSD134-2026 SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

Division: Human Settlements Provision 

Section: Project Implementation Support 

Location: Tshwane House 

Reference number

HOSD134-2026

Position

SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICER 

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum

Job purpose

To provide effective administrative and operational project support to the Human Settlements Provision Division, including coordinating financial and logistical support services to the programme officer, project managers, deputy directors, directors and divisional head by facilitating the smooth and efficient functioning of processes and systems to support the successful delivery of the division’s programmes and objectives

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Public Administration or Business Administration or any other study field related to the position

At least three years’ working experience in an administrative environment

Supervisory experience will be an added advantage

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Being ethical; good communication skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to work as part of a team; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to be professional at all times; ability to work independently at strategic level; having integrity; ability to work under pressure; flexibility; ability to meet given deadlines; exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the section; administrative skills; organising and coordination skills; financial management skills; project management skills; analytical thinking skills; presentation skills

Primary functions

Provide, compile and coordinate activities associated with project management, project implementation and contract management

Provide financial, administrative and logistical support to the programme officer, project managers, deputy directors, directors and divisional head

Manage, coordinate and compile reports for the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, Business Plan, Section 79 reports and the division’s scorecard

Provide administrative support in the division by facilitating and coordinating correspondence, such as drafting and disseminating project-related communication, including memorandums, circulars, emails, newsletters and reports

Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project files, records, and reports

Coordinate and compile responses to media enquiries and stakeholders, such as the Petitions Committee, Chapter 09 institutions such as the Office of the Public Protector, South African Human Rights Commission and Auditor-General of South Africa, and any other organ of state

Assist in organising and coordinating meetings, workshops and other project-related events

Provide logistical support to the division by arranging project and contractual management meetings and ensuring that all administrative and secretariat support services are provided

Ensure proper documentation of meetings, decisions and action items

Play a vital role in facilitating effective communication among project teams and stakeholders, organising meetings and events, and maintaining project documentation

Ensure proper filing and record management

SAP

S70009679

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Michelle Hendricks (012 358 4917) or Sarah Shiburi (012 358 8237)