Department of Small Business Development Administrator and Food Service Aid Vacancies
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) is inviting applications for Administrator and Food Service Aid vacancies based in Pretoria. The advertised opportunities include three Administrator posts and one Food Service Aid post with salaries ranging from R170 226 to R280 278 per annum.
These government employment opportunities may suit applicants with qualifications ranging from NQF Level 1 or 2 for the Food Service Aid position to an NQF Level 6 qualification for the Administrator posts. Applications must be submitted by email using the correct email address and reference number for each position.
Details
| Detail | Administrator | Food Service Aid |
| Employer | Department of Small Business Development | Department of Small Business Development |
| Post | Administrator | Food Service Aid |
| Number of Posts | 3 | 1 |
| Reference | ADMIN | FSA |
| Location | Pretoria | Pretoria |
| Salary | R280 278 per annum | R170 226 per annum |
Administrator – X3 Posts
Post: Administrator
Reference Number: ADMIN
Number of Posts: 3
Centre: Pretoria
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Administrator Requirements
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate or equivalent
- NQF Level 6 Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Business Studies, Development Studies, Public Management or an equivalent/related qualification recognised by SAQA
- Minimum of one year of administrative experience
- Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework
- Knowledge of office administration and records management
- Knowledge of digital collaboration platforms
- Computer literacy including MS Office 365 packages
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Planning and organising skills
- Ability to work independently
- Service-delivery orientation
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
- Ability to work across digital and manual systems during transformation phases
Administrator Duties
Successful candidates will provide administrative support across office-based and remote working environments.
Responsibilities include coordinating virtual, hybrid and in-person meetings and managing diaries, correspondence, document workflows and records.
Administrators will also:
- Prepare agendas, minutes, reports and presentations
- Provide procurement, travel and logistical support according to approved procedures and delegations
- Maintain compliant filing and records-management systems
- Support data capturing and reporting
- Assist with stakeholder communication
- Provide entry-level support to core and technical functions under supervision
- Assist with introductory research and literature searches
- Gather information and consolidate findings
- Support client intake, scheduling, enquiry logging and referrals
- Assist with briefing notes, dashboards, templates and routine reports
- Participate in rotational and ad hoc assignments across core business areas
- Apply approved policies, standard operating procedures and service standards
- Escalate complex matters to designated officials
Food Service Aid
Post: Food Service Aid
Reference Number: FSA
Centre: Pretoria
Salary: R170 226 per annum
Food Service Aid Requirements
Applicants require:
- NQF Level 1 or 2, ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent
- Ability to read and write
- Basic food preparation knowledge
- Understanding of basic hygiene principles
- Ability to operate food-service equipment
- Interpersonal skills
No previous work experience requirement is specified in the information provided.
Food Service Aid Duties
The successful candidate will assist with food preparation and general catering support.
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning kitchen utensils and equipment
- Keeping stock of kitchen utensils and equipment
- Preparing food and snacks
- Preparing water and hot and cold beverages
- Confirming and updating boardroom bookings
- Serving food and beverages
- Managing food supplies
- Reporting waste and losses
- Maintaining food quality-control measures
- Applying hygiene and safety measures
- Managing cleaning materials and supplies
- Removing and disposing of garbage
Employment Equity
For the Administrator posts, preference will be given to youth and persons with disabilities in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
For the Food Service Aid position, the Department states that it is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email. Applicants must use the correct email address and reference number for the position they are applying for.
Administrator Applications
Send applications to:
Email: recruitment7@dsbd.gov.za
Email subject: REF NO: ADMIN
Food Service Aid Applications
Send applications to:
Email: recruitment9@dsbd.gov.za
Email subject: REF NO: FSA
Applicants should not interchange the two application email addresses.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding the advertised posts, applicants may contact the Department’s recruitment office.
Administrator: (012) 394-5286/3097
Food Service Aid: (012) 394-5286/43097
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
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