The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies based at the Head Office in Pretoria. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in office administration, driving, messenger services, catering support, food aid services and general support functions.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Location | Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Application Method | Online, post, courier or hand delivery |
| Application Portal | DMPR E-Recruitment System |
| Posts | Personal Assistant, Driver/Messenger and Food Aide Service |
Personal Assistant to DDG: Mineral and Petroleum Regulation Ref No: 082
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Office Administration, Office Management and Technology or Public Administration.
Applicants must have at least one year of appropriate experience before or after the qualification was obtained.
Applicants must have knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.
Basic knowledge of financial administration is required.
Required skills include language skills, communication skills, telephone etiquette, computer literacy, organisational skills, people skills, reliability, tact, discretion, self-management and motivation.
Applicants must be able to conduct research on documents and situations.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide secretarial and receptionist support services to the manager.
Duties include rendering administrative support services and providing support to the manager regarding meetings.
The candidate will support the manager with administration of the manager’s budget.
The successful candidate will study relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts, policies and documents to ensure proper understanding and application.
Enquiries
Ms D Moraile
Tel: 012 444 3139
Driver/Messenger Ref No: 083
Office: Office of the Deputy Minister: Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Salary: R201 093 per annum, Level 04
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service.
Applicants must have broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Executive Authority’s portfolio.
Applicants must have working knowledge of political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
Required skills include computer literacy, verbal and written communication, creativity, innovation and interpersonal skills.
Applicants must demonstrate logical thinking, creativity, accuracy, objectivity and diplomacy.
Duties
The successful candidate will collect and deliver documents.
Duties include transporting employees in the Office of the Deputy Minister, guests and special advisers of the Deputy Minister.
The candidate will maintain knowledge of policies and procedures applicable to the work environment.
The successful candidate will render a general support function in the Office of the Deputy Minister.
Enquiries
Ms N Ndebele
Tel: 012 444 3159
Food Aide Service Ref No: 084
Office: Office of the Deputy Minister: Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have ABET Level 2 at NQF Level 1.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service portfolio.
Applicants must have working knowledge of political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
Required skills include communication and diplomatic skills.
Applicants must demonstrate analytical thinking and creativity.
Duties
The successful candidate will clean kitchen utensils and equipment.
Duties include providing catering support services and keeping stock of kitchen utensils and equipment.
The candidate will apply hygiene and safety measures.
The successful candidate will maintain quality control measures for all food provided.
The role also includes removal of garbage disposal.
Enquiries
Ms N Ndebele
Tel: 012 444 3159
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the DMPR E-Recruitment System.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources e-Recruitment System.
Applicants must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up login credentials on the DMPR E-Recruitment System.
After registration, applicants can log in and browse available vacant positions.
Applications may also be posted or couriered to:
The Director-General
Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Private Bag X59
Pretoria
0001
Hand-delivered applications may be submitted to:
Trevenna Campus
Corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street
Pretoria
General Enquiries
Ms T Gumede
Tel: 012 444 3319
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 07 August 2026.
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number when applying.
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The Department intends to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of these posts.
Persons whose appointment, transfer or promotion will promote representivity are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions are encouraged to apply.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One assessment will be a practical exercise to determine suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.
The other assessment will be an integrity assessment.
For the Personal Assistant post, Indian, Coloured and White males, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
For the Driver/Messenger and Food Aide Service posts, Indian, Coloured or White males are encouraged to apply.