Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) Recruitment May 2026 | How to Apply

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially launched its newest recruitment intake for May 2026. This deployment opens up highly competitive employment opportunities for qualified South African citizens ready to drive service delivery across the department’s offices and regional networks.

Job Overview

Organization	Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Eligible Nationality	South Africa
Location	Gauteng | Free State
Employment Type	Full-time
Positions	6 Positions
Qualifications	Varies by Position
Application Deadline	5th June, 2026

Positions Available at DHET

Applications have been invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Assistant Director: Project Management
2. Personal Assistant: Office of the Principal
3. MIS Officer
4. Administrative Clerk
5. Admin Clerks: Administration Serices
6. Cleaner

Eligibility Criteria

1. Assistant Director: Project Management

Location: Gauteng

• Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Building Management / Safety Management / Civil Engineering / Architecture Construction Management / Project Management or any other relevant qualification in Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in facilities management, SHERQ and OHS of which 2-3 years should be on a supervisory level.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

2. Personal Assistant: Office of the Principal

Location: Gauteng

• Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Office Management and Technology / Public Management / Management Assistant / Secretarial or any other relevant qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience in rendering support service to Senior Management. 

3. MIS Officer

Location: Gauteng

• Appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6)/ B Degree in Information Management /DATA management or equivalent qualification.
• 2 years working experience in Management of Information System (MIS) or DATA Management environment or any relevant knowledge.

4. Administrative Clerk

Location: Free State

• N6 in Office management/ National Diploma in Office Management.
• 1-year experience in Clerical/Administrative environment.
• Computer Literacy.
• Sound knowledge of TVET Sector policies as well as Department of Higher Education.

5. Admin Clerks: Administration Serices

Location: Gauteng

• Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration/Management Assistant/Office Management and Technology or any other relevant qualification.
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet).
• A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Must be computer literate.

6. Cleaner

Location: Free State

• ABET/Standard 8/Gr 10.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Ability to interact with other officials in a professional manner.

How to Apply for DHET Recruitment 2026

Click on the blue button below to get to DHET careers page, follow the instructions highlighted on the screen to submit your application.