Receptionist

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/93

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Nkangala District

Chief Directorate: Nkangala Corporate Services

Programme: Administration

Salary Level: 4

Remuneration: R 201 093.00 per annum

Location: Gert Sibande District

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge of Public Service legislative frameworks,
policies and processes. Good interpersonal and organizational
skills. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Advanced Computer
literacy packages such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Group Wise
Internet etc.). Ability to work in a team and independently. Willingness to occasionally work after hours when needed. Good telephone
antiquate. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised
Office Administration Certificate/Secretarial or Receptionist Certificates,
Public Relations

Duties

Render receptionist services. Manage all
incoming and outgoing calls. Transfer calls to the relevant extensions. Provide
callers with the relevant information. Take messages and convey to relevant
staff. Keep record of all outgoing calls. Maintain telephone database and
internal directory as well as contact numbers of all internal and external
stakeholders. Identify and report telephone faults to the supervisor. Maintain
switchboard system.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview.  Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

Employment Equity target all races and gender or
PwD (Person with Disability)

ENQUIRIES: Ms. N Hlatshwayo
(017) 819 5377 or Ms. K.L. Mdlalose (017) 819 5377