PROVINCIAL ADVERT FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

FREE STATE PROVINCIAL
GOVERNMENT
Free State Provincial Government is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our
intention to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the Province through the
filling of these posts, and candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote
representativity will receive preference. The departmental policy and Employment Equity Act
and Plan will be adhered to.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
Directions to applicants: Applications must be hand delivered or e-mail on a new Z.83, obtainable
from any Public Service Department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies and must be
accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of
required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to
support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply
will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must
complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment
is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate for SMS to be
submitted prior appointment.
Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One
will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and
generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Both of which
form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates
for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and
Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies
using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants
will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Shortlisted candidates are informed that they will have to make their own travel arrangement and they
will be reimbursed by the department.
Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be
considered. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. If you have not
heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any
stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is
affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the
Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time
in the future.
Important: DEDT is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves
the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal
information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted
candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including
social media profiles). Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment
contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are
required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in
disqualification or termination. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of
twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 16:00
POST: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LOGISTICS
REFERENCE NO: DEDT 02/09/26
SALARY: R487 197 p.a. (Level 9)
CENTRE: BLOEMFONTEIN
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Degree ( NQF Level 7) in qualification in Supply Chain Management/
Logistics Management/Public Management/Administration. 3 years related logistics management
experience at supervisory level. Knowledge of LOGIS system, PFMA, SCM Regulatory Framework and
all prescripts governing procurement in the Public Service. Computer literacy and a valid driver’s
license.
DUTIES: Coordinate and review the processing of requisitions for goods and services; receive a
requisition, process requisition, coordinate the placement of orders for goods and services, place an
order for the service in the case of a service required, order and acquire goods if not a store item or the
item is not in stock. Coordinate the safekeeping and distribution of goods; receive and check goods,
capture goods on relevant procurement system, return damaged incorrect and substandard goods,
issue goods as required, preparation and collation of payment documents. Supervise employees to
ensure an effective logistics management service and undertake all administrative finctions required
with regard to financial and HR administration. This would, inter alia, entail the following: general
supervision of employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by
supervisees, advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work, manage performance,
conduct and discipline of supervisees, ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able
to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively, develop, implement and monitor work
systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective function. Management of human, financial and
asset resource. Control and safe guarding of all supply chain documentation.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. B. Bosch, Tel. no. (082) 385 3005
Indians/Coloureds and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to [email protected] and quote
the reference number for the above-mentioned position on the subject line (email) when applying
POST: RESORT MANAGERS: MARIA MOROKA RESORT
WILLEM PRETORIOUS RESORT
TUSSEN DIE RIVIERE RESORT
GARIEPDAM RESORT
REFERENCE NO: DEDT 03/09/26 (MARIA MOROKA RESORT)
DEDT 04/09/26 (WILLEM PRETORIOUS RESORT)
DEDT 05/09/26 (TUSSEN DIE RIVIERE RESORT)
DEDT 06/09/26 (GARIEPDAM RESORT)
SALARY: R487 197 p.a (Level 9)
CENTRE: MARIA MOROKA RESORT (THABA-NCHU)
WILLEM PRETORIOUS RESORT (VENTERSBURG)
TUSSEN DIE RIVIERE RESORT (BETHULIE)
GARIEPDAM RESORT (GARIEPDAM)
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Tourism/ Hospitality/Resort
Management. A maximum of 3-4 year experience in Tourism/Hospitality/Resort Management
environment. Computer literacy and valid driver’s license. Good understanding and knowledge of the
prescripts governing the tourism and resort management. The successful candidate to demonstrate the
following competencies/skills; customer oriented, project Management, financial and coordination,
report writing skills, planning and organizing skills, time management, team player and have good
interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
DUTIES: To ensure proper financial management including maximizing of revenue collection at the
resort; appoint an official who will assis the manager with collection and deposit of money whenever he
or she is unable to do so, ensure that the revenue collected is kept safe and deposited to the bank daily
or whenever it exceeds R2000, together with the admin clerk, reconcile the money received daily and
ensure that receipt books balance, ensure that the keys for the money safe are kept safe. Responsible
for effective management and maintenance (including infrastructural development and refurbishment)
of facilities to ensure safe environment for the visitors at the resorts; conduct inspection in the following
resort facilities: Storerooms: are used for storage of extra linen, catering suppliers, gaderning equipment
(grass mowing machines/tractors) etc, Chalets: to ensure that the furniture and other usable items in
different chalets are in good conditions, recorded number of each item is correct and the asset lists for
each chalets are timeously updated. Camping Sites: ensure proper maintenance, grass cutting, sites
and swimming pools cleaning etc. In case of any emergencies (i.e. gyser failure), she/he liaise with the
service provider in that particular area for assistance following the Departmental SCM processes.
Implement the commercialization strategy of the Resort; liaise with local municipalities and marking
association in respective areas to put their resort/facilities in the market space, partake in the annual
joints like Tourism Indaba (Durban) and the Gate-Away Show (Johannesburg) for exhibitions and make
their facilities known. Partake in grading committee meetings for the proper grading of their respective
facilities, conduct research and make recommendations on tariffs for the department. Ensure proper
hospitality management and pleasant leisure of guests; attend to resort service bookings on arrival
which have not been pre-booked, ensure that chalets are properly prepaid (checking of inventories,
cleaning etc.) for the arrival of guests, welcoming guests, including arrival formalities and queries,
handing of keys and ensuring that payments were made, attending to client’s queries and complaints
during their stay and referring such to relevant officials,attending to client’s complaints and queries and
ensure that they are resolved timeously, develop clients satisfaction surveys to ensure that proper
feedback is received and improvements are made thereof. Supervision of human, financial and asset
resource of the Resort; draw and discuss monthly schedule with staff to ensure the each shift is well
informed of what is expected of them, pool cars; ensure serviceability of the cars, proper management
of petrol cards and logbooks as well as signing-off trip aurthorities, plan, monitor and assess staff
performance as well as management of leave, ensure personnel development (identify and coordinate
required training) of the down line staff, apply discipline measure accordingly. Perform and manage
administrative and related functions.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. P. Motsoetla, Tel. no. (082) 432 9060
Indians/Coloured and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to [email protected] and quote
the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying
POST: INTERNAL AUDITOR: COMPLIANCE AUDIT
REFERENCE No: DEDT 07/09/26
SALARY: R338 106. p.a. (Level 7)
CENTRE: BLOEMFONTEIN
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Auditing. Computer literacy and
a valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: To conduct audit assignments; undertake auditing according to the audit methodology and IIA
standards, collect, analyse interpret and document information to determine the following: whether the
collection/expenditure of funds is regular and correctly accounted for, whether state money and goods
have been applied advantageously and efficiently and whether there are irregularities, deviations and
shorcomings by applying, amongst others audit procedures and techniques, interpreting laws and other
instructions; determine procedures and their objectives, examining and comparing book entries,
accounts, statements, vouchers and other records, visit offices where cash, stock and other items of
value are received, kept, issued or paid to compare physical stock on hand with returns shown in the
records. To assist in preparing draft reports to be reviewed by management; write reports on audit
findings, point out irregularities, deviations and shortcomings, write audit queries, submissions and
letters. To evaluate internal control measures; assist with the investigation and evaluation of internal
checking and control measures. Including those contained in existing and envisaged accounting
systems and procedures by collect, analyse and evaluate information on the system, measure or action
in the light of the experience and knowledge.
NB: The successful candidate will be expected to work long hours and travel extensively.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. M. Mokone, Tel no. (082) 788 5804
Males are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to [email protected] and quote
the reference number for the above-mentioned position on the subject line (email) when applying.
POST: HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK
REFERENCE NO: DEDT 08/09/26
SALARY: R237 453 p.a (Level 5)
CENTRE: BLOEMFONTEIN
REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 Certificate. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer
literacy. Certificate in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage.
DUTIES: Implement Human Resource Administration Policies; recruitment and selection
(advertisements, appointment, transfers, verification and qualifications, secretariat functions at
interviews, absorbtions, probationery period e.g.), implement conditions of service (leave housing,
medical, indury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, allowances, PILIR or
etc.), performance management, termination of service (indicate the steps). Address human resource
administration enquiries.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. M.P. Tlale, Tel no. (066) 487 2908
Males and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Applications can be hand delivered or sent via email to [email protected] and quote
the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying.
APPLICATIONS: Quoting the reference number, applications can be hand delivered at the Ground
Floor Security Entrance, 113 St Andrews Building, St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein or sent via email.
Kindly take note that the email size limit is 4MB. You are therefore kindly requested to send documents
separately, should they exceed the allowed limit.
FOR ATTENTION: Mesdames K. Majafa / M. Parkies/ N. Ramaebeme/ Mr. T. Chaka
Tel No: (066) 487 2908
CLOSING DATE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 16:00