17 Public Sector Job Vacancies for 2026 Announced, Applications Close October 6

A recruitment notice published in the Daily Graphic on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, has invited qualified Ghanaians to apply for 17 positions within a public sector organisation, including vacancies in administration, finance, internal audit, statistics, digital services, security and general operations.

The organisation is described in the advertisement as a reputable public sector organisation seeking applicants who are goal-oriented and results-driven. The notice does not identify the organisation by name in the supplied material, so this article does not attribute the recruitment to a specific institution.

The vacancies range from senior management positions such as Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resource and Director of Digital Services and Technology to professional, administrative, security and support roles.

The advertisement gives October 6, 2026 as the closing date for applications. It also states that qualified applicants will be required to take an online test and that applications are open to qualified persons in all 16 regions of Ghana.

Public sector vacancies advertised

The positions listed in the September 22 Daily Graphic advertisement are Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resource, Director of Digital Services and Technology, Officer of Digital Services and Technology, Assistant Officer of Digital Services and Technology, Statistician, Assistant Statistician, Officer of Finance, Assistant Officer of Finance, Officer of Internal Audit, Assistant Officer of Internal Audit, Officer of Administration, Assistant Officer of Administration, Chief Security Officer, Security Guard III, Driver II and Cleaner I.

The range of positions means that the recruitment covers substantially different educational and professional backgrounds. Applicants are therefore expected to carefully match their qualifications and experience with the specific position they intend to apply for.

Chief Operating Officer position

The Chief Operating Officer role is a senior management position responsible for providing technical and administrative direction and support for the organisation’s general services functions.

The duties include contributing to policy formulation, overseeing financial, material and human resources, monitoring the implementation of policies and programmes, providing technical and managerial leadership and coordinating the development of strategic plans.

The successful applicant would also be expected to coordinate funding proposals, support the development of internal structures and systems, coordinate annual and periodic reports, engage government, public and private-sector partners and stakeholders, and oversee the organisation’s Performance Management System.

The stated qualification is a minimum master’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline. The advertisement also requires at least 12 years of post-master’s relevant work experience, including five years in senior management.

Other stated requirements include membership of a relevant professional body and passing a competitive selection interview.

Human Resource and digital technology leadership roles

The Director of Human Resource position requires a master’s degree in Human Resource, Administration, Social Sciences or a related field. The advertisement requires at least 10 years of post-master’s relevant experience, including five years in a senior management position.

The role involves human resource policy, employee welfare, organisational design, HR planning, labour relations, disciplinary procedures, training, staff welfare and safety, succession planning and performance management.

The organisation is also recruiting a Director of Digital Services and Technology. The role is responsible for providing technical, operational and administrative leadership for digital services and information technology functions.

The advertised responsibilities cover ICT systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital strategies, technology standards, applications and databases, as well as collaboration with relevant stakeholders and technology partners.

For this role, the advertisement specifies a master’s degree in areas including Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field. It also requires at least 10 years of post-master’s relevant experience, including five years in senior management.

Digital Services and Technology roles

Two additional positions are available within Digital Services and Technology.

The Officer, Digital Services and Technology role focuses on enterprise ICT infrastructure, applications, databases, cybersecurity and digital systems supporting organisational operations.

The advertisement lists areas including servers, storage, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity controls, databases, APIs, automated data processing, technical documentation, ICT support and digital data collection systems.

The stated minimum qualification is a master’s degree in a relevant ICT discipline, together with at least one year of post-master’s relevant work experience.

The Assistant Officer, Digital Services and Technology position requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field.

The role includes first-line ICT support, installation and maintenance of computers and networks, support for web and database applications, user account administration, ICT security, backups, asset records, technical documentation and technology projects.

Applicants for this position must also have completed National Service.

Statistics positions

The recruitment also includes Statistician and Assistant Statistician positions.

The Statistician role covers data collection, processing and analysis, database development, statistical reporting, data quality, methodology and the preparation of tables, charts and infographics.

The advertised qualification is a minimum master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Population Studies, Social Statistics, Geography, Mathematics or a related field. Applicants must have at least one year of relevant post-master’s work experience and must have completed National Service.

The advertisement mentions analytical tools including Excel, Stata, SPSS, R, Spectrum, Mortpak, Demproj and CSPro.

The Assistant Statistician role is focused on operational support for statistical functions, including data collection, database development, methodologies and the production and dissemination of statistical reports. Applicants must have completed National Service and pass the competitive selection interview.

Finance and internal audit vacancies

The recruitment includes Officer, Finance and Assistant Officer, Finance positions.

The Officer, Finance role involves preparing work plans, budgets and forecasts, preparing financial statements, maintaining the Fixed Assets Register, supporting projects, liaising with internal and external auditors and processing transactions through the GIFMIS platform.

Applicants for the Officer, Finance position require a minimum master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, membership of a recognised professional accounting body, completion of National Service and at least two years of work experience.

The Assistant Officer, Finance position requires a minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, membership of a recognised professional accounting body, National Service and at least two years of work experience.

The advertisement also refers to knowledge of Ghana’s public financial management and internal audit laws and related financial regulations.

For internal audit, the organisation is seeking an Officer, Internal Audit and an Assistant Officer, Internal Audit.

The Officer, Internal Audit role includes supporting the audit universe and risk register, inspecting deliverables before payment, evaluating internal controls, preparing risk-based audit plans and ensuring compliance with relevant internal audit and financial administration requirements.

The stated qualification is a master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or a related field, together with Level II professional qualification from a recognised relevant professional body. At least one year of relevant post-master’s experience is required.

The Assistant Officer, Internal Audit position requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or another related discipline, Level II qualification from a recognised relevant professional body and completion of National Service.

Administration positions

The recruitment also provides an opportunity for applicants with backgrounds in administration, human resource management and related fields.

The Officer, Administration position includes responsibilities relating to staff onboarding and off-boarding, performance management, professional development, promotion, posting, secondment and transfer.

The role also involves handling labour issues, coordinating training programmes, contributing to administrative systems and preparing budget, work-plan and periodic-report information.

The stated minimum qualification is a master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration or a related field. Applicants must have completed National Service and have at least two years of work experience.

The Assistant Officer, Administration role supports the administration and human resource functions of the organisation. Its responsibilities include supporting staff onboarding and off-boarding, performance and professional development activities, staff movements, labour-related matters, training programmes, administrative systems and preparation of budget and reporting information.

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences or a relevant field is required. Applicants must also have completed National Service.

Security, driver and cleaner positions

The organisation is also recruiting a Chief Security Officer. The advertisement requires the applicant to be a retired military officer of the rank of Warrant Officer or its equivalent in another state security service.

The role includes protecting employees, clients, visitors and organisational property, maintaining security incident records, supervising emergency plans, investigating security breaches and working with appropriate security agencies.

For Security Guard III, the minimum stated qualification is SSCE/WASSCE or an equivalent qualification, together with at least three years of relevant work experience. Applicants must also be physically fit and pass the competitive selection interview.

The advertisement also lists Driver II and Cleaner I positions. The supplied material provides duties and requirements for the driver role, including transporting officials, goods and equipment, keeping assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy, reporting vehicle faults and preparing accident or incident reports when necessary.

The stated requirements include WASSCE or its equivalent, a valid driving licence, at least three years of work experience and a professional-level qualification or industry-based certification in auto mechanics.

For the Cleaner position, the advertised duties include keeping office premises clean and performing related support and horticultural duties.

How to apply for the 2026 public sector jobs

The supplied advertisement directs qualified applicants to apply online through recruitmentbureau2026.com.

It states that applications from qualified persons are welcome and that applicants will be required to take an online test. The closing date given in the advertisement is October 6, 2026.

Applicants should therefore check the requirements for the specific position they intend to pursue before submitting an application. The qualifications, professional requirements and experience levels vary considerably across the 17 vacancies.

The advertisement also states that applicants will not be required to pay a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview or training. It further says that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The supplied source does not identify the public sector organisation by name. It also does not provide a named official responsible for the recruitment. Those details have therefore not been added to this report.

A separate recruitment advert also appears on page five

The fifth page of the supplied material contains another recruitment advertisement that appears separate from the public sector vacancy notice. It advertises positions within a mining-related organisation, including Mine Planning Engineer, Metallurgist, Human Resource Manager, Health, Safety and Environmental Officer, Ball Mill Processing Engineer, Heavy Duty Mechanics and Excavator Operators.

That separate advertisement should not be confused with the 17 public sector vacancies reported above. It includes different qualifications, recruitment information and contact details.

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What applicants should know before October 6

The public sector recruitment notice gives October 6, 2026 as the application deadline and states that an online test will form part of the selection process. Applicants considering any of the 17 positions should ensure that the qualification and experience requirements for their chosen role are met before applying.

The advertisement also makes clear that there is no recruitment fee at any stage of the process, according to the supplied source. Only shortlisted applicants are expected to be contacted.

For Ghanaian job seekers looking for opportunities in administration, finance, ICT, statistics, internal audit, security and other public-sector functions, the notice provides several different entry points, but the actual eligibility requirements depend on the position selected.