GCIS Vacancies 2026: Apply for Casual Worker Positions

GCIS

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is inviting suitably qualified South African applicants to apply for five Casual Worker vacancies on 12-month contract appointments. These opportunities are available within different directorates of the department in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The vacancies are suitable for applicants with different educational backgrounds. One position requires a National Diploma or Degree in Office Management, Administration, Secretarial Studies or a related qualification, while the other four positions require Grade 12 (Matric) as the minimum educational qualification. No previous work experience is required for the four Grade 12-level positions.

Successful candidates will receive an hourly rate of R156.40, with a maximum of 24 working hours per month. The appointments will be for a period of 12 months.

Interested applicants should carefully read the requirements, duties and application instructions before submitting their applications.

Available Casual Worker Vacancies at GCIS

The following five opportunities are advertised:

  1. Casual Worker: Communication Service Agency – Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/27
  2. Casual Worker: Human Resource Development – Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/28
  3. Casual Worker: Human Resource Management – Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/29
  4. Casual Worker: Research Services – Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/30
  5. Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management – Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/31
1. Casual Worker: Communication Service Agency
  • Reference Number: 3/1/5/1-26/27
  • Directorate: Chief Directorate: Communication Service Agency
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Salary: R156.40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants should be in possession of an appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields:

  • Office Management
  • Office Assistant
  • Secretarial Studies
  • Administration
  • Any other related qualification or training course recognised by SAQA.

Additional requirements include:

  • Ability to work outside normal office hours.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and managing activities relating to the Office of the Chief Director while providing administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Directorate.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Director.
  • Coordinating meetings and preparing meeting agendas in consultation with the Chief Director.
  • Arranging catering for directorate meetings.
  • Taking accurate meeting minutes and ensuring that minutes are available on time.
  • Following up on decisions and action items with relevant officials.
  • Maintaining proper filing systems for incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Scrutinising routine submissions and reports and making recommendations where necessary.
  • Processing payment advices, orders and petty cash documents for approval.
  • Ordering and controlling stationery and office equipment.
  • Following up on information required for OPMS and Risk Reports.
  • Managing sub-office assets and following up on asset submissions.
  • Arranging flight bookings and travel arrangements.
  • Processing travel and subsistence claims.
  • Liaising with travel agencies.
  • Processing invoices relating to the manager’s activities.
  • Managing the Chief Director’s diary.
  • Providing receptionist support services.
  • Managing monthly financial projections and orders.
  • Compiling reports received from other directorates into consolidated reports.

Enquiries: Ms Neli Shuping – (012) 473 0407

2. Casual Worker: Human Resource Development
  • Reference Number: 3/1/5/1-26/28
  • Directorate: Human Resource Development
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Salary: R156.40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) recognised by SAQA.
  • No previous work experience is required.

Additional skills and competencies:

  • Ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-driven, creative, innovative and flexible.
  • High levels of motivation.
  • Excellent coordination skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Good client service orientation.
  • Initiative and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Human Resource Development Directorate with training administration and skills development programmes.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the coordination of training and skills development programmes.
  • Preparing progress reports on courses attended by employees.
  • Capturing skills development intervention information on HRIMS and Excel.
  • Coordinating the submission of post-training assessment reports.
  • Supporting the development of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
  • Assisting with Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR).
  • Coordinating induction and youth development programmes.
  • Administering bursary programmes.
  • Assisting with improved qualifications recognition programmes.
  • Supporting the implementation of the Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS).
  • Maintaining directorate records.
  • Supporting procurement processes.
  • Preparing monthly financial projections.

Enquiries: Ms Thabile Zuma – (012) 473 0177

3. Casual Worker: Human Resource Management
  • Reference Number: 3/1/5/1-26/29
  • Directorate: Human Resource Management
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Salary: R156.40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) recognised by SAQA.
  • No previous work experience is required.

Additional competencies:

  • Ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-driven, creative, innovative and flexible.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Excellent coordination skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good client service orientation.
  • Initiative and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Human Resource Management Directorate.

Duties will include:

  • Providing general administrative support to the directorate.
  • Taking meeting minutes and tracking action items.
  • Compiling meeting agendas.
  • Coordinating travel arrangements for officials and candidates.
  • Processing Subsistence and Travel (S&T) claims for the directorate.
  • Assisting with the procurement of stationery.
  • Providing additional administrative support to the Chief Directorate when required.

Enquiries: Mr Samuel Matsapola – (012) 473 0231

4. Casual Worker: Research Services
  • Reference Number: 3/1/5/1-26/30
  • Directorate: Research Services
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Salary: R156.40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) recognised by SAQA.
  • No previous work experience is required.

Additional skills and competencies:

  • Ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-driven, creative, innovative and flexible.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Excellent coordination skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good client service orientation.
  • Initiative and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Research Services Directorate.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Performing general administrative duties.
  • Assisting with fieldwork logistics.
  • Sourcing reports and articles relevant to the directorate’s work.
  • Supporting the directorate with research-related administrative activities.

Enquiries: Dr Ntobifuthi Nala – (012) 473 0218

5. Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management
  • Reference Number: 3/1/5/1-26/31
  • Directorate: Risk and Integrity Management
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract Duration: 12 Months
  • Salary: R156.40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) recognised by SAQA.
  • No previous work experience is required.

Additional skills and competencies:

  • Ability to work independently without close supervision.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Self-driven, creative, innovative and flexible.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Excellent coordination skills.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Good client service orientation.
  • Initiative and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist the Risk and Integrity Management Directorate with administrative and risk management activities.

Duties will include:

  • Providing Risk Management Administration support.
  • Monitoring Management Action Plans (MAPs).
  • Providing administrative support for the BarnOwl System.
  • Assisting with Risk Management Reporting.
  • Coordinating committee and meeting administration.
  • Managing records and information.
  • Providing general administrative support to the directorate.

Enquiries: Ms Boitumelo Gwangwa – (012) 473 0255

Salary and Contract Information

All five positions offer the same hourly rate and contract duration.

  • Hourly Rate: R156.40
  • Maximum Hours: 24 hours per month
  • Contract Duration: 12 months
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Department: Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Applicants should take note that the advertised maximum is 24 hours per month, not 24 hours per week.

How to Apply for GCIS Casual Worker Vacancies

Interested applicants must submit their applications through the official GCIS eRecruitment platform or hand-deliver their applications to the department.

Online Applications:

  • Applications can be submitted through the official recruitment portal: http://erecruitment.gcis.gov.za

Hand-Delivered Applications:

Applications may also be hand-delivered to:

Tshedimosetso House
1035 Corner Francis Baard and Festival Streets
Hatfield, Pretoria

Applications For Attention: Ms P Kgopyane

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
  2. A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The old prescribed Z83 form was withdrawn with effect from 31 December 2020. Applicants must use the new prescribed Z83 application form, which is available from government departments or can be downloaded from: https://www.gov.za/documents

Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications or other supporting documents when applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation certificate.

Important: Failure to submit the new prescribed Z83 form together with a detailed CV may result in disqualification.

Important Notes for Applicants
  • The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026.
  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who will assist GCIS in achieving its Employment Equity targets.
  • Suitably qualified people with disabilities will receive preference regardless of race or gender.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • If applicants have not received communication within three months after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
  • All shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment process.
  • Qualifications, previous employment, citizenship, references and security clearance may be verified.
  • Applicants must provide details of courses passed in their CV according to their academic transcripts.
Closing Date

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date to avoid disappointment.