POST 05/215 : CHIEF TYPIST REF NO: DHET84/02/2026
Branch: Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Chief Directorate: National Examination and Assessment
Directorate: Assessment, Item Development And Marking Services
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma (NQF level 6). A minimum of One (1) year of relevant experience in rendering clerical/administrative environment. The incumbent must be computer literate at an advanced level, specifically with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes such as MS Word and MS Excel. The incumbent must be able to work in an environment where he/she has to pay attention to detail according to specifications outlined in a style guide and apply this attention to detail to the quality control of national assessment instruments. He/she must possess good interpersonal and communication skills and must be able to work on confidential documentation in a high security environment. He/she should have excellent organisational skills, experience in record keeping and managing an electronic filing system and be able to work under pressure for extended periods of time with minimal supervision.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the quality control of the formatting of national assessment instruments. This will entail the following: Implement and manage electronic filing to ensure a smooth flow of national assessment instruments. Perform duties related to the maintenance of daily output records pertaining to the workflow of the Typing Pool to ensure that flow processes are efficient and executed as planned. Ad hoc administrative tasks related to the Typing Pool. Safekeeping of national assessment instruments.

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5442/5498/5513
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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 that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all DHET posts”. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.