Senior Administration Officer: Records Management Level 8

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 351,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment in Johannesburg invites applications for a Records Management Specialist responsible for efficient records classification, safekeeping, disposal and retrieval to support audits under the National Archives Act.

Requirements include Matric with SAQA NQF 6/7 qualification in secretarial/public administration and 1–2 years' project admin experience plus a valid driver's license. The post offers a package of R413,001 per annum.

Qualifications

• Matric and an SAQA-recognised qualification at NQF level 6/7 in secretarial studies, public/business administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years' experience in project administrative and management support; valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide records management services aligned with the National Archives Act, including classification, safekeeping, disposal, and retrieval for audits.

Skills

Records management

Administrative support

Driver's license

Education

Matric + SAQA NQF 6/7 qualification in secretarial/public administration/business administration

Job description

• Reference Number : Refs/057095
• Directorate : Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R413 001 per annum plus benefits

Requirements

• Matric plus an NQF level 6/7 South African Qualification Authority qualification in secretarial studies, public administration/business administration/or any professional qualification in one or more areas of relevant professional knowledge about this position. Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 1 to 2 years' experience in the provision of project administrative and management support. Valid driver's licence

Duties

• To provide effective and efficient records management services in line with the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act (Act 43 of 1996), ensuring proper classification, safe-keeping, disposal, and retrieval of records for audit and compliance purposes.

Employer

Department of Environment

Location

Johannesburg

Closing Date

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA

Do you have 1-2 years relevant experience

Do you have Valid driver’s license.

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.