The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is offering five Casual Worker opportunities in Pretoria, with a 12-month contract and an hourly rate of R156,40.
Four of the vacancies require Grade 12, and no previous work experience is required. The Communication Service Agency position requires a relevant National Diploma or Degree. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
GCIS is recruiting five Casual Workers across different directorates and its Communication Service Agency in Pretoria.
All five positions are offered on a 12-month contract. Successful candidates will earn R156,40 per hour, for a maximum of 24 hours per month.
The vacancies involve administrative support, human resource development, research, risk management and secretarial services.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is a government department responsible for coordinating government communication and providing information about government programmes, policies and services.
GCIS is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be accommodated within reasonable limits.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Applicants should check the requirements for each position before applying.
1. Casual Worker: Communication Service Agency
- Appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7).
- Qualification in Office Management, Office Assistant, Secretarial and Administration, or another related qualification or training course recognised by SAQA.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Willingness to work outside normal office hours.
2. Casual Worker: Human Resource Development
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4).
- No previous experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a team.
- Good coordination and client-service skills.
- Initiative and attention to detail.
3. Casual Worker: Human Resource Management
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4).
- No previous experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a team.
- Good coordination and client-service skills.
- Initiative and attention to detail.
4. Casual Worker: Research Services
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4).
- No previous experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a team.
- Good coordination and client-service skills.
- Initiative and attention to detail.
5. Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4).
- No previous experience required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a team.
- Good coordination and client-service skills.
- Initiative and attention to detail.
PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS
Successful applicants will receive:
- A 12-month contract.
- An hourly rate of R156,40.
- A maximum of 24 working hours per month.
- Practical exposure to government administration and the relevant directorate’s activities.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
This opportunity can help you gain experience in:
- Government office administration and record management.
- Meeting coordination and minute-taking.
- Human resource administration and skills development.
- Research support and information gathering.
- Risk management and reporting.
- Procurement and financial administration.
- Travel arrangements and claims processing.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Casual Worker: Communication Service Agency
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Chief Directorate.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes.
- Follow up on decisions and action items.
- Maintain filing systems and manage incoming and outgoing documents.
- Scrutinise routine submissions and reports.
- Process payment documents, invoices and travel claims.
- Order and control stationery and office equipment.
- Manage the Chief Director’s diary and travel arrangements.
- Provide reception support.
- Assist with monthly financial projections, reports and asset management.
2. Casual Worker: Human Resource Development
- Assist with coordinating training and skills development programmes.
- Prepare progress reports on courses attended.
- Capture skills development information on HRIMS and Excel.
- Coordinate post-training assessment reports.
- Support the Workplace Skills Plan and Quarterly Monitoring Reports.
- Coordinate induction and youth development programmes.
- Administer bursaries and improved qualifications recognition programmes.
- Assist with the Employee Performance Management and Development System.
- Maintain records and support procurement processes.
- Prepare monthly projections.
3. Casual Worker: Human Resource Management
- Provide administrative support to the Directorate.
- Take meeting minutes and track action items.
- Compile meeting agendas.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for officials and candidates.
- Process Subsistence and Travel (S&T) claims.
- Assist with stationery procurement.
- Provide additional administrative support to the Chief Directorate when required.
4. Casual Worker: Research Services
- Perform general administrative duties.
- Assist with fieldwork logistics.
- Source reports and articles relevant to the Directorate’s work.
5. Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management
- Provide risk management administration.
- Monitor Management Action Plans (MAPs).
- Provide BarnOwl System administrative support.
- Assist with risk management reporting.
- Provide committee and meeting administration.
- Maintain records and information.
- Perform general administrative support duties.
LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS
All five positions are based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
- Pretoria – Casual Worker: Communication Service Agency, Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/27
- Pretoria – Casual Worker: Human Resource Development, Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/28
- Pretoria – Casual Worker: Human Resource Management, Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/29
- Pretoria – Casual Worker: Research Services, Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/30
- Pretoria – Casual Worker: Risk and Integrity Management, Ref No: 3/1/5/1-26/31
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted using one of the following methods:
Online applications:
Apply through the GCIS eRecruitment portal:
Hand-delivered applications:
Deliver applications to:
Tshedimosetso House
1035 Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets
Hatfield, Pretoria
Attention: Ms P Kgopyane
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents with their initial applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date.
If you have a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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Closing date: 13 November 2026
IMPORTANT NOTES
- The old Z83 application form is no longer accepted. Applicants must use the new prescribed Z83 form.
- Failure to submit the correct Z83 form may result in disqualification.
- Applicants must provide details of courses passed in their CV in accordance with their academic transcripts.
- Shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment process. The results will be considered during interviews.
- Appointments are subject to verification of qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, references and security vetting.
- The successful candidates must sign an employment contract and performance agreement.
- The successful candidates must obtain a top-secret security clearance.
- The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.
FINAL WORD
GCIS is offering five Casual Worker opportunities in Pretoria, including four positions that require Grade 12 and do not require previous work experience.
If you meet the requirements, prepare your Z83 form and detailed CV and submit your application before 13 November 2026.
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