DLRRD Polokwane Receptionist: NQF Level 4 or 5 Vacancy Pays R237,453
The DLRRD Polokwane Receptionist vacancy is in Financial and Supply Chain Management Services. It pays R237,453 a year at level 5 and requires an NQF level 4 or 5 qualification, or a relevant equivalent. The closing deadline is 9 November 2026 at 16:00.
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DLRRD Polokwane Receptionist: key details
- Employer: Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Centre: Limpopo, Polokwane
- Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/293
- Number of posts: 1
- Salary: R237,453 per annum, salary level 5
- Closing deadline: 9 November 2026 at 16:00
- Official entry: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/209
Requirements and eligibility
- An NQF level 4 or 5 qualification, or a relevant equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications and switchboard operations.
- Good telephone etiquette, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn the department’s service-delivery functions, organise and prioritise work, take initiative and work independently.
The circular uses the qualification wording “NQF Level 4 or 5 or relevant equivalent qualification”. It does not name a specific diploma or set a minimum experience period. Applicants should match their actual qualification to that wording rather than assume every certificate is equivalent.
What the work involves
Reception here includes both in-person visitors and the telephone system. The duties extend to contact records, cost reporting and visitor control, so clear communication needs to be paired with organised administrative work.
- Answer and route calls, record messages and pass them to the correct people promptly.
- Welcome visitors, direct them to relevant officials or units, and handle routine service enquiries.
- Operate the switchboard, report telephone faults and maintain important contact information.
- Use the telephone-management system to monitor costs and produce monthly extension reports.
- Update and distribute the internal telephone directory, remove inactive users, operate office equipment and maintain the visitor register.
Documents to prepare
Prepare a completed Z83 and a detailed CV in PDF format. The departmental instructions set a maximum document size of 10 megabytes. Use the exact advertised reference and the application destination for that post.
Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one, and do not send duplicate applications. The department says emailed applications receive an automated acknowledgement; hand-delivered applications are not acknowledged because of the volume received.
Shortlisted candidates provide certified identity, qualification and other required documents before interviews when requested. Foreign qualifications require the relevant SAQA evaluation. The initial application instructions do not call for unsolicited supporting documents.
How to apply and closing deadline
Applications close on 9 November 2026 at 16:00.
- Email: Post293@dlrrd.gov.za
- Hand delivery during office hours: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.
Identify the Receptionist post and reference 3/1/1/1/2026/293. This post has its own email address; Post292 is for a separate supply-chain vacancy. Submit in time for receipt by 16:00, because the department does not accept late applications caused by technical delays.
Selection and enquiries
Shortlisted candidates undertake practical and integrity assessments and personnel suitability, security and reference checks, which may include social-media profiles. Applicants must disclose relevant pending investigations and conflicts of interest as the notice requires. Successful candidates must pass security clearance and sign an employment contract and annual performance agreement. The department may cancel recruitment or decide not to fill a vacancy. If there is no response within three months, the notice says to regard the application as unsuccessful.
The advert identifies African, Coloured and Indian males; Coloured, Indian and White females; and persons with disabilities as its employment-equity targets.
Vacancy enquiries: Mr LS Mahasha: 015 495 1956.
Frequently asked questions
What qualification level is required?
The official entry states NQF level 4 or 5, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Is the job only about answering calls?
No. It also covers visitors, service enquiries, switchboard administration, telephone directories, cost reports and the visitor register.
Which application address is correct?
Email Post293@dlrrd.gov.za, or hand deliver during office hours to 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700.
Can I apply after 16:00 on the closing date?
No. The published deadline is 9 November 2026 at 16:00, and late applications are not accepted.
Official source and independent publisher disclosure
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026, 38/209, issued 23 October 2026. Vacancy details appear on printed page(s) 140; department application instructions appear on page(s) 114. Checked against the official circular on 25 October 2026. Review the official notice for amendments before applying.
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