The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites interested and suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Receptionist. The role requires a committed and professional individual who can provide efficient front-desk services, manage the switchboard, and offer accurate information to clients and visitors. Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate or National Higher Certificate (NQF Level 4/5), with no prior experience required. Strong interpersonal abilities, sound communication skills, and the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment are essential.

The successful candidate will contribute to the smooth functioning of the OPSC by handling enquiries, managing telephone accounts, and supporting administrative operations that promote effective service delivery. This opportunity offers a stable working environment within a key government institution dedicated to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the Public Service. All applications must be submitted by the closing date to be considered.

● Position: Receptionist
● Reference Number: REC/NO/11/2025
● Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
● Location: Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
● Closing Date: 28 November 2025 at 16h30

The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) is an equal opportunity representative employer. Therefore, the OPSC is intentional in promoting representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through filling these positions in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. All candidates whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to Coloureds, Indians, Whites and persons with disabilities. An indication of representativeness profile by applicants will expedite the processing of applications.

REQUIREMEMENTS:

• A recognized National Senior Certificate or National Higher Certificate (NQF Level 4/5) no experience required.
• Ability to work with people and in a team.
• Good communication skills, planning skills, time management, problem solving and analysis.
• Knowledge of operating switchboard.

DUTIES:

• Provide front desk customer relations.
• Provide clients with relevant information and advice.
• Ensure smooth running of the switchboard.
• Manage monthly telephone accounts.
• Manage two servers, telephone manager and extensions.

Mr S Tshatshelo Tel No: (012) 352 1056.

APPLICATIONS
You can apply on www.psc.gov.za under “vacancies”.
Forward your application/s stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION: Mr M Mabuza

CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025; 16h30

NOTE
Applications must consist of:
a) A fully completed and signed Z83 application form which came into effect on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies).
b) A recent comprehensive CV with a minimum of three (3) contactable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and qualifications on or before the interviews. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a top-secret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct reference checking on short-listed candidates.

Candidates will be subjected to Practical and Integrity Assessments to determine their suitability for the post. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be accepted. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, logistics of which will be communicated by the Office of the Public Service Commission.

Following the interview and technical exercise, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate/s to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competency-based assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Note (A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) prior appointment for all SMS appointments is required). Applicants are advised against the use of the old Z83 application form which was valid until 31 December 2020 because it will render such application/s invalid.