Public Management and Administration Officer
To The T Recruitment · Gauteng
Overview
A fixed term opportunity in Gauteng for a Public Management or Public Administration graduate with at least 3 years of experience. You will support recruitment advertising and response handling for a government department, coordinating applications, maintaining records and keeping project timelines on track. It is a solid fit if you enjoy structured administrative work and want to contribute to efficient public sector recruitment processes.
About the role
To The T Recruitment is looking for a Public Management and Administration Officer to join their team on a fixed term, full time basis in Gauteng. You will form part of the Public Management and Administration team that supports the recruitment advertising and response handling process for a government department.
The role is administrative and operational in nature, and you will play a key part in making sure recruitment activities run smoothly, applications are processed correctly and all records stay accurate and compliant with department procedures and service level agreements.
- Coordinate recruitment advertising and response handling activities
- Register, receipt and process employment applications from national and provincial offices
- Track project timelines and ensure service level agreement compliance
- Prepare recruitment registers, screening schedules, longlists and reports
- Handle submission of recruitment documentation and administrative enquiries
The team works to tight project timelines, so good organisation and attention to detail will serve you well in this role.
Requirements
- Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Management or Public Administration
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Public Management or Administration
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities
- Ability to work to project timelines and service level agreements
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support for recruitment advertising and response handling services
- Coordinate the receipt, registration and processing of employment applications across national and provincial offices
- Monitor project timelines and ensure compliance with the Department's service level agreement
- Assist with preparation of recruitment registers, screening schedules, longlists and reports
- Coordinate the submission of recruitment documentation
- Respond to administrative enquiries
Job details
- Organisation
- To The T Recruitment
- Location
- Gauteng
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Government & Public Sector
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role sits in the public sector recruitment space, so your application should show that you understand how structured government processes work. Make sure your CV clearly reflects your NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Management or Public Administration and at least three years of relevant administration experience.
When you apply, highlight examples of times you coordinated a process, kept records accurate or worked to tight deadlines. Those are the things a hiring team in this field will look for. You do not need to send anything extra beyond a clear, up to date CV and your qualification details, so keep it focused and professional.
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