The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture invites qualified candidates to apply for the General Assistant position, which will be based at the OR Tambo District (Mthatha – Reference Library). Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting opportunity!
GENERAL ASSISTANT REF: DSRAC 14/06/2025
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 2) (An all-inclusive remuneration)
CENTRE : OR Tambo District (Mthatha – Reference Library)
REQUIREMENTS :
- Grade 8 certificate or ABET level 4 or NQF leve1-3 with no experience.
- Performing General Assistant duties will be an added advantage.
- Must be able to write and read.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good Verbal and written communication skills.
- Self–motivated.
- A valid driving licence will be an added advantage.
DUTIES :
- Ensure prompt delivery and safe keeping of information.
- Delivery of documents within and other departments.
- Photocopying and faxing documents.
- Render transport services for provincial library staff.
- Ferry officials and stakeholders to departmental events.
- Report all defects to the relevant official.
- Perform general assistant work.
- Load and off load furniture, equipment, and any other goods to relevant destination.
- Collection and delivery of items and correspondence.
- Collect and deliver mail to various offices. Load and offload furniture, equipment, and any other goods to relevant destinations.
- Assist in making photocopies.
- Paste notices on notice board.
- Provide cleaning services.
- Clean offices, boardroom, and walkways.
- Clean relevant workstations (workshops and exhibition rooms).
- Clean general kitchen. Clean restrooms (check toilet paper).
- Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
- Report broken cleaning machines and equipment.
- Clean machines (microwaves, vacuum) and equipment after use.
- Request cleaning material. Prepare venue for functions and meetings.
- Prepare and wash all utensils to be used (kettle, cups, saucers, glasses, and jugs).
- Prepare tea during meetings.
- Assist during functions.
- Perform any other duties related to general assistant work that may arise or tasked by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : S. Stuma Tel No: 047 495 0853 – OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha Tel: 043 492 1838/1839 Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, East London, 5201
Or Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 6th Floor, Botha Sigcau Building, corner Leeds and Owen Street, Umtata.
Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie Tel No: 051 492 4806
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Applications Via One Of The Options Below: Via the provincial e-recruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.
The e-recruitment system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za (NB: NOT CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Fridays).
Should you submit your applications/CVs to erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za and not as specified – your application will be
regarded as lost and will not be considered. Note: Applicant must register on the e-recruitment system, complete and submit required information and apply for position as advertised following this URL: http://www.ecprov.gov.za. or submit via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant centre:
Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai Albany Museum: Makanda Enquiries. Dr. P. Cimi – 046 622 2312 (Qonce)
Hand deliver to 40 Somerset Street, Makanda. Applicants are encouraged to user E-recruitment system
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025. Applications Received After Closing Date Will Not Be
Considered. No Faxed Applications Will Be Accepted
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents until further notice, but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae – NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will therefore not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview: should you be in possession of a foreign qualification; it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) when submitted.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify your 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). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to. People with disabilities who meet the requirements will be given preference