DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing
affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric
targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication
of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as
per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS : Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The
Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at Recruitment@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application
for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service
Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication
of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated
on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before
the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel
Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks,
qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).
Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of
interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may
be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned
requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing
date or faxed applications will not be considered.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 09/03 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: DBE/17/2026
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R325 101 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three year post matric
qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
One year relevant experience in Supply Chain Management environment; One
year experience of LOGIS system and the National Treasury’s Central
Suppliers Database; Knowledge of government Procurement processes and
regulations, including the Public Finance Management Act; Code of Conduct
for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, and Preferential Procurement
Policy Framework Act and its regulations; Ability to work under pressure,
independently and in a team; Ability to organise and plan work accordingly;
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skill. Computer literacy (MS Word,
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint MS Outlook and Internet); Good communication
skills (written and verbal) and must be self-motivated.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing quotations for goods
and services from suppliers listed on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier
Database (CSD); Ensuring that the quotation processes are compliant,
standard bidding documents are compiled in accordance with department
policies, procedures and all applicable legislative requirements; Rendering
guidance in writing of specifications; Rendering secretarial support to Bid
Specification Committee (BSC) and Quotation Evaluation Committees (QEC).
Compiling submissions for deviation requests and compile reports. Managing
LOGIS transactions such as processing of requisitions, authorisation of
procurement advice and authorise payments. Providing supervision and
guidance to subordinates. Monitoring, controlling and evaluating performance
of subordinates and performing any other duties as delegated by managers.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

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POST 09/04 : SENIOR SECRETARY REF NO: DBE/19/2026
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R269 499 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; Good
interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Good
telephone etiquette; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
and MS Outlook). Ability to think clearly and concisely, be friendly, confident,
work independently; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to multi-task and
cope with workloads; General office management; Willingness to learn quickly;
Accuracy and be adaptable; Planning and organisational skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for secretarial and general
administrative support services to the Director. Maintaining a professional
relationship with internal and external stakeholders and serve as a direct point
of contact for visitors; Taking responsibility for the general organisation, tidiness
and image of the Office of the Director. Handling, screening and managing
incoming telephone calls, taking messages and transfer telephone calls to the
Director or relevant units ensuring the efficient flow of information. Managing
and coordinating the diary of the Director; Facilitating logistical arrangements
for meetings, workshops and appointments; Making arrangements for the
Directors work related travel itinerary by coordinating transport and
accommodation requirements and compiling and reconciling subsistence and
travel claims; Maintaining a document management and an orderly filing
system; Preparing submissions and reports; Assisting with the consolidation of
the Directorate’s reports. Providing secretariat support during meetings;
Managing all communications; Screening incoming and outgoing calls in the
office of the Director; Performing any other duties as delegated.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398 or Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

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POST 09/05 : SENIOR PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION CLERK (TRAVEL) REF NO:
DBE/18/2026
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Directorate: Supply Chain Management
SALARY : R228 321 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Knowledge in travel and accommodation; Knowledge of the BAS
system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and National Travel Policy Framework;
Good communication skills (verbal and written); Computer literacy (MS Word,
MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) and BAS; Ability to work as a team;
Ability to work under pressure; Excellent client relations; Organising planning
and problem-solving skills; General office management.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for receiving
VA26As; Verifying compliance and provide approval stamp on the VA26A by
issuing the order number; Registering travellers on the approval book; Making
copies of VA26As and filing original; Scanning VA26As and saving them
electronically on the H-Drive; Receiving and stamping invoices on a weekly
basis; Compiling invoices on the General Journal form and capturing them on
the BAS system; Recording journals on the register book for queries from
finance; Amending and rectifying queries from Finance Directorate and attend
to internal queries with travellers and travellers bookers; Performing any other
duties as delegated.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398 or Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her
financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.