The Department of Electricity and Energy is inviting qualified candidates to apply for several vacancies in Pretoria before the closing date. These posts offer opportunities in supply chain management, administration, legal services, registry, and security, making them suitable for both experienced professionals and entry-level applicants who want to build a career in the public service.
| Employer | Department of Electricity and Energy |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 24 April 2026 at 16h00 for walk-in applications and 23h59 for online applications |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
Deputy Director: Demand Acquisition and Contract Management Ref No: DEE2026/001
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R896 436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Requirements:
Applicants must have an appropriate Degree or Bachelor of Technology in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or BCom Procurement at NQF Level 7, plus 3 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management environment at supervisory or management level. Candidates must have knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, SCM Framework, Logis, Constitution Section 217, Contract Management Guideline, and BBBEE Act. Good verbal and written communication, financial management, presentation, and computer skills are required. Applicants must also have problem-solving, creativity, negotiation, and report writing skills.
Duties:
Manage and provide demand planning services, manage the provisioning of acquisition services, coordinate and oversee contract management, and manage the sub-directorate.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies1@dee.gov.za
Personal Assistant: Internal Audit Ref No: DEE2026/003
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Contract: 12 months fixed contract
Requirements:
Applicants must have an appropriate Diploma in Office Administration, Office Management and Technology, or Public Administration at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA, plus 1 year post-qualification experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts, procedures, and basic financial administration is required. Candidates should have good communication and telephone etiquette, computer literacy, organisational ability, people skills, reliability, tact, discretion, self-management, and motivation. The ability to research and analyse documents and situations is also required.
Duties:
Provide secretariat and receptionist support to the Director, render administrative support services, ensure effective document flow, take minutes, prepare briefing notes, draft documents, coordinate meetings and travel arrangements, assist with budget administration, keep expenditure records, check BAS reports, and manage the leave register for the unit.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies2@dee.gov.za
Administrative Officer: Demand Management Ref No: DEE2026/003
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements:
Applicants must have an appropriate National Diploma in Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Management at NQF Level 6, plus 1 year experience as an Administration Clerk in Supply Chain Management. Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Supply Chain Management Framework, and Logis is required. Applicants must have computer literacy, financial skills, good verbal and written communication, problem-solving, creativity, negotiation, and report writing skills.
Duties:
Assist the line manager with demand planning and end-user specifications, process requests for goods and services, conduct market research, develop sourcing strategies, and provide Bid Specification Committee secretariat support for requests below R500 000.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies3@dee.gov.za
Chief Registry Clerk Ref No: DEE2026/004
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements:
Applicants must have Matric or Grade 12 plus 3 to 5 years’ experience in a registry environment. Knowledge of the National Archives and Records Services Act, PAIA, PFMA, POPIA, and Minimum Information Security Standard is required. Candidates should have skills in conflict resolution, networking, planning, organising, interpersonal relations, computer literacy, communication, and management. Applicants must also be logical, objective, accurate, diplomatic, and innovative thinkers.
Duties:
Supervise and provide registry counter services, supervise the handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence, render an effective filing and record management service, supervise registry office machines, process documents for archiving and disposal, and supervise staff.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies4@dee.gov.za
Legal Administrative Officer Ref No: DEE2026/002 (2 Posts)
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R324 579 per annum (MR3)
Contract: 12 months fixed contract
Requirements:
Applicants must have an appropriate LLB degree or equivalent four-year legal qualification at NQF Level 7, plus 2 years’ experience after obtaining the legal qualification. Knowledge of legislation, DEE policies, Public Service Acts, legal drafting, interpretation, research, and court procedures is required. Good communication, diplomacy, negotiation, presentation, research, analytical, and computer skills are also needed, as well as strong problem-solving, information evaluation, and decision-making ability.
Duties:
Draft, review, and amend legislation, agreements, policies, and other legal documents. Conduct research and provide legal advice or opinions. Administer the process of appeals, facilitate and monitor litigation, and coordinate access to information.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies2@dee.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Bid Administration Ref No: DEE2026/005
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Applicants must have Matric or Grade 12 at NQF Level 4. No experience is required. Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Supply Chain Management Framework, and Logis is required. Candidates should have computer literacy, financial skills, good verbal and written communication, problem-solving, creativity, negotiation, and report writing skills.
Duties:
Advertise approved bids, prepare bidding documents, prepare attendance certificates and handouts for briefing sessions, take minutes during the evaluation process, extend bid closing dates where necessary, inform prospective tenderers, update tender registers, and compile requests for orders.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies4@dee.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Requisition and Order Requests Ref No: DEE2026/006
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Applicants must have Matric or Grade 12 at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA. No experience is required. Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, Supply Chain Management Framework, and Logis is required. Candidates should have computer literacy, financial skills, good verbal and written communication, problem-solving, creativity, negotiation, and report writing skills.
Duties:
Receive requisitions from Demand Management, verify allocations and item descriptions, record requisitions on the requisition register, capture information on LOGIS, record order numbers on the order register, and forward orders to suppliers.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies4@dee.gov.za
Security Risk Officer Ref No: DEE2025/007 (2 Posts)
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Applicants must have Matric or Grade 12 at NQF Level 4 plus a Grade C PSIRA Certificate. No experience is required. Candidates must have knowledge of security legislation, policies, procedures, access control procedures, safety precautions, and security registers. Good verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills are required. Applicants should also have an innovative, proactive, and analytical mindset.
Duties:
Conduct access control and monitor movement within the building, perform security patrols and escort duties, operate control room security equipment, respond to alarm activations and investigate causes, prevent unauthorised removal of equipment and documents, and monitor vehicle movement in the parking area.
How to apply:
Send your application to Vacancies5@dee.gov.za
General Application Details
Applications can be submitted by post, hand delivery, or email. Postal applications must be sent to: The Director-General, Department of Electricity and Energy, Private Bag X96, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-delivered applications can be submitted at Matimba House Building, 192 Visagie Street, corner Paul Kruger and Visagie Street, Pretoria.
Applicants must submit the 2021 Z83 form and a comprehensive CV only. Email applications must be sent as one PDF document containing both the Z83 form and the CV. The correct post title and reference number must appear in the subject line of the email. JPEG or picture-format applications will not be accepted.
Important Notes
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report if shortlisted. Late applications and applications that do not follow the instructions will not be considered. If you do not hear back within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For general enquiries, contact Ms M Palare at 012 406 7426.