EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY 

It is the intention of the Department to promote representative through the filling these positions. The candidature from the designated groups especially women and people with disabilities will be given a preference and no hand delivery or posted applications will be accepted. 

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at . The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: . Do not send any applications to this email address; https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za / erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted. 

FOR ATTENTION : Ms B. Mndindwa or Ms L. Mazwi 

CLOSING DATE : 10 July 2026. No late applications will be accepted 

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. 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, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.

OTHER POSTS

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: HOD’S OFFICE REF: DOCS: 01/06/2026 

SALARY : R388 106 - per annum (Level 7) 

CENTRE : Bhisho 

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate and appropriate national Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Admin or Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in rendering administrative support to senior management. A valid south African driver’s licence. Competence: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy at advanced level. Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures. Sound organizational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to analyse documents. Communication: verbal and written, Interpersonal and Conflict resolution. 

DUTIES : Act as the first point of contact for HOD and maintain the effective working of the office. Provide administrative secretarial/receptionist support service to HOD. Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritizing and managing appointments, travel arrangements and preparations for meetings. Provide the secretariat services in the HOD’s Office. Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate. Manage correspondence, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure replies are produced within the required timeframe. Scrutinise routine submissions / reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the HOD; respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders; draft documents as required. Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of HOD. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, following up on progress made. Monitor the HOD’s Office Budget, keeping record of expenditure commitments, monitoring expenditure, and alerting the manager of possible over- and underspending; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Provide support to other members of the Branch as necessary. Maintain systems and procedures to support the efficient running of the office. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures. 

ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) 

For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: CORPORATE SERVICES REF: DOCS: 02/06/2026 

SALARY : R388 106 - per annum (Level 7) 

CENTRE : Bhisho 

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate and appropriate national Diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Admin or Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in rendering administrative support to senior management. A valid south African driver’s licence. Competence: Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy at advanced level. Good office management skills and knowledge of administrative procedures. Sound organizational skills. Good people skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Ability to analyse documents. Communication: verbal and written, Interpersonal and Conflict resolution. 

DUTIES : Act as the first point of contact for Chief Director and maintain the effective working of the office. Provide administrative secretarial/receptionist support service to Chief Director. Manage diaries by scheduling, prioritizing and managing appointments, travel arrangements and preparations for meetings. Provide the secretariat services in the Chief Directors’ Office. Screening phone calls, inquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate. Manage correspondence, track incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure replies are produced within the required timeframe. Scrutinise routine submissions / reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the Chief Director; respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders; draft documents as required. Establish and maintain a document management and tracking system. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the Chief Director. Record minutes/decisions and communicate to relevant role-players, following up on progress made. Monitor the Chief Director’s Office Budget, keeping record of expenditure commitments, monitoring expenditure, and alerting the manager of possible over- and underspending; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly. Provide support to other members of the Branch as necessary. Maintain systems and procedures to support the efficient running of the office. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and adherence to policies and procedures. 

ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) 

For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

ADMNISTRATION CLERK – SUPERVISOR REF: DOCS: 03/06/2026 

SALARY : R388 106 - per annum (Level 7) 

CENTRE : Nelson Mandela Metro 

: Bhisho 

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate and appropriate national diploma (NQF Level 6) as recognised by SAQA in Public Admin or Management/ Office Management/ Secretarial Diploma qualification. A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience and a valid south African driver’s licence. Competence: Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite literacy at intermediate level. Computer Skills, Secretarial skills, administrative skills, Communication: verbal and written, Interpersonal and Conflict resolution. 

DUTIES : Provide administrative support to the district. Keep records of all relevant documents and fille them accordingly. Facilitate payment of safety patrollers. Exercise control over the expenditure and maintenance of the district expenditure. Support Services on Asset and Fleet Management Services in the district. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Provide support and supervise on Supply Chain Management related matters within the district. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Provide Personnel Administration Clerical Support Services within the District. Manage staff performance and other human related issues. Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures to minimize risks of losses and promotion of effective management of district assets. Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Maintain and update district asset register. Perform stock counting, verification and evaluation of the district assets. Perform asset reconciliation with accounting systems. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and/or other correspondence when required. 

ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK REF: DOCS: 04/06/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 5) 

CENTRE : Bhisho 

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with 0 working experience and a national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management /Accounting/Finance/Auditing/ Management/ Public Administration or Management. Knowledge of BAS and LOGiS will serve as an added advantage. Competence: supply chain Management processes, Public Finance management Act, Public Service Management Act, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and other relevant prescripts. 

DUTIES : Procurement source documents are verified and captured, once approved, the order is timeously placed with the supplier, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirements. Procurement is done in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and compliant with applicable legislative requirements. Create and print orders on LOGIS system. Sourcing of quotation to ensure that they comply with the minimum requirements. Assist end users with the compilation of compliant specifications on the supply chain system. 176 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) 

For e-Recruitment Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

FINANCE CLERK REF: DOCS: 05/06/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - per annum (Level 5) 

CENTRE : BHISHO 

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with 0 working experience in and a national diploma (NQF Level 6) in Finance/Financial Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting will be added advantage. Skills: teamwork, communication (verbal and writing) interpersonal relations, flexibility, computer skills, accuracy, aptitude of figures, basic numeracy skills. Knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics. Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL etc.). Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual) 

DUTIES : Receive order batch for processing payments. Check and verify invoices for correctness. Prepare and maintain Payment Monitoring Tool. Prepare creditor’s reconciliation. Compile payment vouchers. Capture payments on both BAS and LOGIS systems. Distribution of payment stubs to the beneficiaries. Verification of payment vouchers against payment stubs. Affix “PAID” stamp on all paid payment vouchers. Filing and safekeeping of payment vouchers. Retrieve payment vouchers requested by both internal and external auditors. Attend to service provider’s queries. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) 

For e-Recruitment Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

MESSENGER / DRIVER REF: DOCS: 06/06/2026 

SALARY : R201 093 per annum (Level 4) 

CENTRE : Bhisho 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or Matric Certificate. A minimum of 0 - 1 year driver/messenger working experience and a Valid SA Driver’s license (Code 10/C1). Professional Driver’s Permit (PDP). National Traffic Regulations. Knowledge of messenger/driver processes and procedures. Experience in handling confidential and classified documents. Knowledge of local routes and Traffic Laws. Ability to assess condition / road worthiness of motor vehicles to ensure safety of self and passengers. Communication (verbal & written skills). Interpersonal, customer orientated and time management. Driving skills. 

DUTIES : Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (e.g. Mail and Documents). Transport passenger/s and other items to the correct destination. Shuttling employees to various destinations for official purposes. Perform pre and post inspection to the vehicle. Deliver, collect and distribute official documents, mail and parcels to the correct destination. Adhere to safety protocols and driving regulations. Check vehicle each time before driving e.g. oil, water etc). Refer vehicle when due for service, report mechanical defects to the supervisor and always keep the vehicle clean. Obtain authorisation for vehicle use, complete the required documentation and always keep all receipts and necessary prescribed records and logbooks. Assist with the checking of logbooks. Collect and deliver documentation and related items in the department. Copy and e mail transport documents. Assist in the registry office, assist with any other duties delegated by the supervisor. Assist with transport filing and signing delivery notes services: Enquiries: Ms. B. Mndindwa / Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) For e-Recruitment Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/27-2027/8 (24 MONTHS) 

NOTE : The Department of Community Safety is offering an internship programme. The programme will be for a non-renewable period of 24 months. Unemployed Graduates are invited to apply and be in possession of the National Diploma / Degree as indicated in the requirements below. Applicants who previously underwent or are currently on an internship programme will not be considered. 

INTERN: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: DoCS: 07/06/2026 

SALARY : R98 097 per annum 

CENTRE : Bhisho. 

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/Degree in Labour Relations / Labour Law / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology. Be a South African citizen. Must have no criminal record. Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously. 

ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. B. Mndindwa /Ms. L. Mazwi at (079 284 6709) 

For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za