DSRAC Receptionist Vacancies: No Experience Required in Gqeberha and Ku-Gompo City
DSRAC Receptionist Vacancies: No Experience Required in Gqeberha and Ku-Gompo City
The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for two Receptionist vacancies at Bayworld Museum and the East London Museum.
These entry-level government vacancies offer an excellent opportunity for applicants with a National Senior Certificate who want to build a career in administration, customer service or office support. No previous work experience is required, although relevant exposure in a public service or office environment will be advantageous.
Applications for both DSRAC Receptionist vacancies close on 17 August 2026.
DSRAC Receptionist Vacancies 2026 Overview
| Vacancy details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture |
| Position | Receptionist |
| Number of opportunities | Two |
| Salary | R201 093 – R236 877 per annum |
| Salary level | Level 04 |
| Locations | Gqeberha and Ku-Gompo City |
| Minimum qualification | National Senior Certificate |
| Experience required | No experience required |
| Closing date | 17 August 2026 |
Available Receptionist Positions
1. Receptionist at Bayworld Museum
Reference number: DSRAC 15/07/2026
Centre: Bayworld Museum, Gqeberha
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum, Level 04
This position is suitable for applicants who are interested in working in a museum environment while providing professional reception, administrative and customer support services.
2. Receptionist at East London Museum
Reference number: DSRAC 16/07/2026
Centre: East London Museum, Ku-Gompo City
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum, Level 04
The successful applicant will help manage the reception area, welcome visitors, coordinate appointments and provide clerical support to the museum office.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate, commonly known as Grade 12 or Matric.
No previous work experience is required for either position. However, applicants who have worked or gained exposure in an office, museum or public service environment may have an advantage.
An NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following fields will be an added advantage:
- Office Administration
- Business Administration
- Secretarial Studies
- Management Assistant
- Public Administration
- Tourism Management, particularly for the Bayworld Museum position
Applicants who only have a National Senior Certificate may still apply, provided they meet the remaining requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
The department is looking for organised and professional candidates who can communicate confidently with visitors, colleagues and members of the public.
Applicants should have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good telephone etiquette
- Strong language skills
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to communicate with people from different backgrounds
- A high level of reliability
- Professional grooming and presentation
- The ability to work with tact and discretion
- Knowledge of relevant office procedures, policies and administrative processes
Successful candidates will be expected to remain informed about the policies, procedures and prescripts that apply to their work.
Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will provide reception, secretarial and clerical support to their respective museum offices.
Reception and Secretarial Support
Responsibilities will include:
- Receiving, screening and forwarding incoming telephone calls
- Taking accurate messages when staff members are unavailable
- Welcoming visitors to the museum
- Determining the needs of visitors
- Directing visitors to the appropriate staff members or service areas
- Typing documents for office staff
- Operating office equipment such as photocopiers and fax machines
- Coordinating appointments where required
- Providing general secretarial support to the office
The Bayworld Museum Receptionist may also assist with Friends of the Museum subscriptions and group bookings.
The East London Museum Receptionist will be expected to coordinate appointments with the Appointments Secretary.
Administrative and Clerical Support
Additional duties will include:
- Arranging meetings and official events
- Identifying and booking suitable meeting venues
- Inviting relevant role players to meetings
- Organising refreshments
- Liaising with travel agencies
- Making travel arrangements for office staff
- Processing travel and subsistence claims
- Drafting routine reports and correspondence
- Handling telephone accounts
- Coordinating courier services
- Procuring standard office items such as stationery and refreshments
- Maintaining accurate administrative records
Who Should Apply?
These DSRAC Receptionist vacancies may be suitable for:
- Matriculants looking for entry-level government employment
- Applicants interested in office administration
- Applicants interested in working in museums
- Young people seeking public service experience
- Graduates with qualifications in administration, tourism or public management
- Applicants with strong communication and customer-service skills
Candidates should be comfortable working with members of the public and handling several administrative responsibilities during the working day.
Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for the DSRAC Receptionist Vacancies
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the department’s official e-Recruitment system.
Candidates who choose to hand-deliver their applications must submit them to the centre connected to the position for which they are applying.
Bayworld Museum Applications
Applications for Reference DSRAC 15/07/2026 must be hand-delivered to:
Bayworld Museum
Beach Road and Brookes Hill Drive
Humewood
Gqeberha
Applicants should clearly indicate DSRAC 15/07/2026 on their application.
East London Museum Applications
Applications for Reference DSRAC 16/07/2026 must be hand-delivered to:
East London Museum
319 Oxford Street
Belgravia
Ku-Gompo City
Applicants should clearly indicate DSRAC 16/07/2026 on their application.
Make sure that the correct reference number is included and that the application is submitted to the appropriate museum.
Enquiries
Bayworld Museum
Contact person: V. Ketelo
Telephone: 041 584 0650
East London Museum
Contact persons: G. Morcom or S. Lamati
Telephone: 043 743 0686
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries
Email: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
The technical enquiry email should mainly be used for problems experienced while using the online recruitment system.
Closing Date
The closing date for both DSRAC Receptionist vacancies is:
17 August 2026
Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered. Applicants should apply early to avoid technical problems or delays with hand-delivered applications.
Important Application Tips
Before submitting your application:
- Select the correct museum and reference number.
- Check that your personal and contact details are accurate.
- Include all documents required by the recruitment system or vacancy advert.
- Make sure uploaded documents are clear and readable.
- Do not send an application to the technical support email unless instructed.
- Keep proof of submission where possible.
- Submit the application before 17 August 2026.
Why This Opportunity Is Worth Considering
These Receptionist vacancies provide an opportunity to enter the public service without previous work experience. Successful candidates will gain practical exposure to reception work, administration, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, procurement and customer service.
The museum environment may also appeal to applicants with an interest in tourism, heritage, arts, culture and public engagement.
