The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is recruiting for several entry-level and support-service posts in Pretoria, Cape Town and Olifantsfontein, with applications closing on 27 February 2026. These roles fall across Corporate Services and the TVET regional office and Indlela (National Artisan Development) environment.
If you have Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4, and you’re looking for government support posts with stable salary levels, this is a good set of opportunities to consider—especially if you meet specific requirements like a PDP (Driver/Messenger) or PSIRA Grade C (Security Officer).
Quick Summary
Closing date: 27 February 2026
How to apply: Apply online using the New Z83 via DHET “Apply Now” on the DHET website or directly at: http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
Upload required: A fully completed and signed Z83 + a comprehensive CV (and any other document where required).
Enquiries: Ms E Sithole / Mr R Kgare / Ms XE Rikhotso — (012) 312 5442 / 5498 / 5513
Available Posts (Post 05/242 to 05/249)
Post 05/242: Food Service Aid Supervisor (Level 04) – Pretoria
Ref No: DHET107/02/2026
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Minimum requirement: Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4
What you’ll do
- Supervise tea/food services: preparation, serving, distribution
- Maintain hygiene and safety, ensure equipment works and is used correctly
- Handle ordering, receiving, storage, stock control and stocktaking
- Compile monthly statistics, admin duties and processing monthly accounts
Post 05/243: Driver/Messenger (Level 04) – Cape Town
Ref No: DHET108/02/2026
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Cape Town
Minimum requirement: Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 4
Key requirement: Valid PDP + knowledge of Cape Town and surrounding areas
What you’ll do
- Drive light/medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver items
- Collect and deliver mail/documents, help with registry/copying/faxing
- Maintain logbooks and report vehicle defects promptly
- Assist with office support duties where required
Post 05/244: Security Officer (Level 03) – Cape Town
Ref No: DHET109/02/2026
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Cape Town
Key requirement: PSIRA Grade C + registration with PSIRA (security environment knowledge)
What you’ll do
- Access control and building patrols
- Monitor entries/exits and prevent unauthorised access
- Record incidents in occurrence books/registers
- Safeguard equipment, documents and storerooms
Post 05/245: Security Officer (Level 03) – Olifantsfontein (Indlela)
Ref No: DHET110/02/2026
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Olifantsfontein
Key requirement: PSIRA Grade C + valid driver’s licence (plus admin/report-writing ability)
What you’ll do
- Visitor control, confirm appointments, issue visitor tags
- Patrol premises, report breaches, check safety risks (doors, leaks, fire equipment)
- Prevent unauthorised removal of assets
- Maintain security registers and incident reporting
Post 05/246: Trade Assistant (Level 03) – Olifantsfontein (Indlela Artisan Training)
Centre: Olifantsfontein
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Streams & refs:
- Electrical: DHET111/02/2026
- Automotive: DHET112/02/2026
- Mechanical: DHET113/06/2026
What you’ll do
- Prepare tools/materials for assessments (often the day before)
- Maintain workshop housekeeping and support safety activities
- Safeguard tools, machines and consumables
- Do minor maintenance/repairs on assessment aids and machinery
Post 05/247: Cleaner (Level 02) – Olifantsfontein
Ref No: DHET114/02/2026
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Olifantsfontein
What you’ll do
- Clean offices, boardrooms and ablution facilities
- Support meetings (refreshments, boardroom setup and lock-up)
- Dusting, polishing, bins, passages/corridors and spring cleaning
- Report faulty assets and keep equipment secured
Post 05/248: Groundsman Maintenance (X2 Posts) (Level 02) – Olifantsfontein
Ref No: DHET115/02/2026
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Olifantsfontein
Posts: X2
What you’ll do
- Lawn cutting, pruning, removal of rubble/weeds, general grounds upkeep
- Minor maintenance support (basic electrical/plumbing/welding assistance)
- Operate lawnmowers and garden equipment
- Report defects and safeguard tools/supplies
Post 05/249: Food Service Aid (X2 Posts) (Level 02) – Pretoria
Ref No: DHET116/02/2026
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Posts: X2
What you’ll do
- Prepare tea/refreshments and support catering needs
- Clean kitchen, wash utensils, maintain stock of equipment
- Set up and collect crockery/cutlery for meetings
- Apply hygiene, safety and quality control
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Go to http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply (or use DHET’s website “Apply Now” button).
- Complete the digital New Z83 carefully and sign where required.
- Upload:
- Comprehensive CV
- Any additional document if required for the post (e.g., PDP, PSIRA certificate, driver’s licence where applicable)
- Submit before 27 February 2026.
Shortlisting note: Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified copies and further verification. DHET also applies personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, and employment verification). Preference is given where appointments improve representativity (race, gender, disability).