Graduate Administration Clerks at DHET

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) invites ambitious, qualified graduates and job seekers to apply for various entry-level administrative positions across its public TVET college campuses. These entry-level public sector positions offer talented individuals the chance to gain crucial work experience, develop administrative skills, and launch meaningful careers within the South African higher education sector.

Multiple opportunities are currently available across various functional units including Marketing and Communications, Financial Administration, Campus Support Services, and Human Resources. Candidates will gain exposure to core government processes, systems such as PERSAL, SAGE, and COLTECH, while delivering essential administrative support to staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing & Communication: Assist with branding, social media updates, media liaison, event coordination, content updates on digital platforms, and campus promotional campaigns.

• Financial Administration: Process invoices, execute payments, manage student debt follow-ups, capture accounting entries on Pastel/SAGE, reconcile campus bank accounts, and assist with vehicle/asset tracking.

• Administration Services: Facilitate student registration processes, capture records on the Business Management System (BMS), handle student enquiries, operate switchboards, and manage campus procurement administration.

• Conditions of Service (HR): Administer service terminations, capture leave and benefit transactions on PERSAL, liaise with the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), and ensure HR compliance with relevant public service policies.

Why Join the Company

Working within the Department of Higher Education and Training and associated TVET Colleges provides a structured public service career pathway with competitive Level 05 and Level 07 salary packages, comprehensive state benefits, and pension contributions. Employees benefit from stable public sector employment, opportunities for structured skills development, and the personal satisfaction of supporting higher education delivery in South Africa.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the standard Government Z83 application form accompanied by a comprehensive, recently updated CV. Please clearly specify the correct position, campus, and reference number on your application form.

Submit your application according to the specific position and reference code:

• Admin Clerk: Marketing and Communication
  Reference: CORP/MARKETING/13
  Email: 📧 corpadmin@westcol.co.za
  Hand delivery: The Principal, Western TVET College, Corporate Office, 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein, 1760.

• Administrative Clerk: Finance (Carletonville Campus)
  Reference: CARL/FINANCE/10
  Email: 📧 carlfinclerk@westcol.co.za

• Administrative Clerk: Finance (Krugersdorp West Campus)
  Reference: KW/FINANCE/11
  Email: 📧 kwfinclerk@westcol.co.za

• Admin Clerk: Administration Services (Randfontein Campus)
  Reference: RFT/ADMIN/CLERK/12
  Email: 📧 rftadminclerk@westcol.co.za

• Chief Administration Clerk: Conditions of Service (Central Office)
  Reference: UMF55/09/2026
  Email: 📧 Applications.central@umfolozi.edu.za

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Finance, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Internal Auditing, Public Administration, Office Management and Technology, or Human Resource Management (depending on the post).

• Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Basic understanding of Public Service regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR) is an advantage.

• Good verbal and written communication skills and administrative aptitude.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and PERSAL certificate required for the Chief Administration Clerk role.

• A valid South African driver’s license is advantageous.