SITA Admin Assistant Vacancy: Permanent Position in Erasmuskloof
The State Information Technology Agency is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a permanent SITA Admin Assistant vacancy based at its Erasmuskloof offices.
This opportunity is suitable for an organised and dependable candidate with Grade 12, relevant administrative training and at least one to two years of applicable work experience.
The successful applicant will provide administrative support to the Professional Technical Audit Services Department within SITA’s Internal Audit Division.
SITA Admin Assistant Vacancy Overview
Organisation: State Information Technology Agency
Position: Admin Assistant
Reference number: VAC00356/26
Job level: B5
Division: Internal Audit
Department: Professional Technical Audit Services
Location: SITA Erasmuskloof
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: R220 972 to R331 457 per year
Closing date: 05 August 2026
The appointed candidate will report to the Senior Manager. The vacancy is open to qualifying internal and external applicants.
Purpose of the SITA Admin Assistant Position
The Admin Assistant will provide professional administrative support to help the department operate efficiently.
The position includes preparing reports, managing information requests, maintaining correspondence and completing general clerical duties.
The successful candidate will also assist with visitors, meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements and other departmental activities.
This role requires someone who can manage several administrative responsibilities while maintaining accurate records and professional communication.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Receiving and recording incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Maintaining accurate records for the sub-department.
- Preparing and distributing meeting minutes, presentations and office documents.
- Performing general administrative and clerical duties.
- Arranging work sessions, staff meetings and departmental activities.
- Coordinating venues, equipment and other logistical requirements.
- Organising flights and accommodation for employees.
- Ensuring that travel arrangements follow SITA policies and procedures.
- Responding to information requests.
- Supporting the department with general office administration.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
- A relevant recognised short course or certificate of competence at NQF Level 4, depending on operational requirements.
- Between one and two years of relevant administrative experience.
An MS Office certification will be considered an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- General administration principles and procedures.
- Records and document management.
- Office management practices.
- Basic bookkeeping principles.
- Computer applications and computer literacy.
- Standard office equipment.
- Business writing and professional correspondence.
- Report writing.
- Statistical reporting and analysis.
Applicants should also be able to follow written and verbal instructions, communicate professionally and manage administrative information accurately.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may suit applicants who have previously worked as an:
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Administrative Clerk
- Secretary
- Receptionist
- Records Clerk
- Personal Assistant
- Departmental Administrator
Candidates should be organised, professional and comfortable handling correspondence, meetings, office documents, records and travel arrangements.
How to Apply for the SITA Admin Assistant Vacancy
Applications must be submitted online through the official government eServices Recruitment Citizen portal.
New applicants should follow these steps:
- Register using your South African identity number and personal information.
- Enter the one-time PIN received during registration.
- Log in using your username and password.
- Select Employment & Labour.
- Open Recruitment Citizen.
- Create or update your applicant profile.
- Search for the SITA Admin Assistant position using reference number VAC00356/26.
- Complete and submit the online application.
Applicants who already have an eServices profile can log in, select Employment & Labour and continue to the Recruitment Citizen section.
For technical assistance with the application portal, applicants may use the following details:
Email: egovsupport@sita.co.za
Telephone: 080 1414 882
Important Application Information
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
Candidates with foreign qualifications are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
The recruitment process may include:
- Qualification verification
- Reference checks
- Security clearance
- Candidate assessments
- Signing of a performance contract
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
SITA reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be considered.
SITA Admin Assistant Vacancy Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by:
05 August 2026
Candidates are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to register, update their profiles and resolve any possible technical difficulties.
