Administration · Circular 36 of 2026

General Assistant: Logistics Services

Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture

Overview

General Assistant for Logistics Services in Amathole District requiring ABET Level 4 or Grade 10 and a Code 8 driver's licence.

Requirements

  • Abet Level 4 or grade 10.
  • National Senior Certificate will be an added advantage.
  • No experience required.
  • Exposure to the environment will be an added advantage.
  • Prepared to work after hours.
  • Knowledge: Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Interpersonal relations and communication skills.
  • A valid (Code 8) driving license.

Duties

  • Assist in receiving, loading, and offloading goods in the district.
  • Assist in stock taking and verification of assets.
  • Ensure prompt delivery of documents to provincial office, other departments and safe keeping of information/documents whilst in transit.
  • Photocopying of documents.
  • Collection of delivery items/ correspondence to various offices in the district.
  • Ferry officials to departmental events, i.e., workshops and meetings.
  • Collect and deliver mail to registry office.
  • Paste notices in the district notice boards.
  • Assist in any general assistant’s duties as and when required to do so.
  • Provide cleaning services of offices, boardroom, and walkways.
  • Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Prepare venue for functions and meetings.
  • Prepare tea during meetings.
  • Assist during functions.

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel No: (043) 492 1839 / 1839 Amathole District – (Ku- Gompo City) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za

Notes

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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: 83 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. 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 Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS

Post 36/147, sourced from the DPSA Circular 36 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture by 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered., quoting reference DSRAC. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
East London, Eastern Cape
Salary
R144 024 – R169 656 p/a · Level 2
Closing date
23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.
Reference
DSRAC
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.