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MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM 
 
It is the strategic intent of the Department to promote employment equity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer, promotion or appointment will promote equitable representativity in line with the numeric targets as contained in the departmental Employment Equity plan. 
 
APPLICATIONS : Fully completed and signed Z83 employment application form, quoting reference number should be addressed to the Head: Economic Development and Tourism. Applications can be hand delivered to Nokuthula Simelane Building, 1st Floor, No 7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Extension 02 Mbombela, 1201 or alternatively applications emailed to the respective email address provided for each post. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025 @ 16h00 
 


​NOTE 
: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated. The form is obtainable at any National or Provincial Department(s), www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applicants must indicate the Post, Reference Number on the Z83 Form application. The new Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recent updated curriculum vitae with full personal details, experience, including three (3) names of contactable referees and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered by applicants who were previously appointed in the public service. Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified. Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting. Applicants must disclose if she/he is not a Director/Shareholder of a company or conducting any business with Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties. The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal records and verification of educational qualification certificates. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment.






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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/10 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised NQF level 7 qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration or relevant qualification, with a minimum of (3) years relevant work experience at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director Level or equivalent). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Executive Authority’s portfolio. Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in the South African Government. Proven management competencies. Knowledge of Cabinet Administration processes. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Problem solving skills. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the administrative activities in the Office of the Executive Authority (EA) which include: Providing administrative support and receptionist services in the Office of the EA. Liaise with internal and external role players with regard to matters relating to the portfolio of the executive authority. Render a Cabinet/executive council support service to the executive authority. Providing Registry support services in the Office of the EA: Providing logistical support for the meetings of the EA. Supervision of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr SJ Xaba Tel No: (013) 766 4164 
APPICATIONS : Email application to: recruitmentdedt2@mpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/11 
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level six (06) tertiary qualification in records management or equivalent qualification. Good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of the National Archives and Records Services Act and MISS Ability to work independently and under pressure. Knowledge of the records management policy, procedures and manuals. Knowledge of legislative framework governing records management will serve as an advantage, e.g. the Promotion of Access to Information Act. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for safekeeping of current, closed and terminated departmental records. Filing and retrieval of records as per the National Archives Act and other prescripts. Ensure compliance with all relevant acts. Develop and manage all registers utilized by Registry. Ensure proper control and custody of the records. Render efficient and effective quality registry services to internal and external clients. Implement records management policy and procedures. Ensure the use of the file plan, indexing and referencing of documents by all personnel before filling. Provide recommendations for archiving or disposal of files on due dates. Handling incoming and outgoing mail. Render effective filling and record management service. Compile management reports with regards to records management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms NC Ndlala Tel No: (013) 766 4370 
APPLICATIONS : Email recruitmentdedt5@mpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
DRIVER: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/12 
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade ten (10) with three (3) years driving experience work experience as a driver and a valid driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Provide messenger services for the MEC’s Office and the Department. Collect and deliver mail and documents on behalf of the MEC’s Office and the Department as and when required to do so. Ensure that the car is frequently serviced, and well maintained at all times. Keep record of trips undertaken as and perform duties as and when instructed to do so. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms FP Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4490 
APPLICATIONS : Email to recruitmentdedt4@mpg.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
FOOD SERVICE AID: OFFICE OF THE MEC REF NO: DEDT 2025/26/13 
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02) 
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade ten (10) with one (01) year work experience. 
 
DUTIES : Clean the offices of MEC and support staff offices. Ensure that all kitchen utensils and equipment are always clean. Keep inventory of kitchen utensils and equipment. Apply hygiene and protection measures. Removal of rubbish disposal. Prepare food, snack and liquids (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar drinks) for MEC’s meetings. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Mabuza Tel No: (013) 766 4140 
APPLICATIONS : Email to recruitmentdedt6@mpg.gov.za