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 HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/
LowerApplications@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 : Mr M Segowa/ Ms N Monyela/ Ms N Kumalo
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 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 18/15 : SENIOR SECRETARY: REF NO: DBE/40/2026 (X8 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Strategic Planning, Research Evaluation and Monitoring
Directorate: Social Cohesion and Equity in Education;
Curriculum Implementation and Quality Improvement (GET); Inclusive
Education; Education Management and Governance Development; Reading;
Rural Education; Human Resources Management and Administration.

SALARY : R280 278.per annum.( Level 6)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; The ideal candidate must have a 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 a high workload; 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 Chief Directorate/Directorate;
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 Chief
Directorate/Directorate; Handling, screening and managing incoming and
outgoing telephone calls, taking messages and routing telephone calls to the
Chief Directorate/Directorate or relevant units ensuring the efficient flow of
information; Managing and coordinating the diary of the manager; Facilitating
logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and appointments; Making
arrangements for the Chief Directorate/Directorate work-related travel itinerary
by coordinating transport, accommodation requirements, compiling,
reconciling subsistence and travel claims; Maintaining a document
management in an orderly filing system (electronically and manually);
Managing all documents, receiving, recording, screening, quality assuring,
filing and dispatching all documents (submissions and memorandums); Quality
assuring submissions and reports; Assisting with the consolidation of the
Directorate’s/ Chief Directorates reports; Providing secretariat support during
meetings and drafting minutes as required; Performing other work related
duties as required.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.

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 their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

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POST 18/16 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: DBE/41/2026 (X4 POSTS)
Branch: Office of the Director-General
SALARY : R237 453 per annum. (Level 5)
CENTRE : Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Knowledge of E-Submission; Knowledge of Director-General
(DG) Memos; Good understanding of Parliamentary Questions; Ability to work
in a team; Verbal and writing communication skills; Report writing; Problem
solving skills; Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point
presentation); Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels; Basic
Presentation skills; Driver’s license.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering general clerical
support services within the Office of the Director-General; Receiving,
recording, and distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence; Receiving
visitors and providing basic administrative assistance; Coordinating enquiries
to the Office of Director-General from internal and external stakeholders;
Maintaining proper filing systems and ensuring safekeeping of documents;
Maintaining office supplies and ensuring stationery availability; Capturing data
and updating administrative records and databases; Providing registry and
document tracking support.; Providing technical support for Smartgov;
Providing support during interviews, workshops and departmental events;
Assisting with the preparation, photocopying, scanning, and distribution of
documents; Assisting with Parliamentary enquiries; Assisting with travel and
accommodation arrangements where required; Assisting on DG’s projects,
including Basic Education Sector Lekgotla, DG engagements with provinces;
Arranging meetings, venues, and logistical requirements when required;
Handling telephone enquiries and direct calls appropriately; Supporting the
coordination of submissions, reports, and compliance documents; Ensuring
accurate record keeping and adherence to administrative procedures;
Performing other administrative duties delegated by supervisors or
management; Performing general office support to the PA of the DirectorGeneral.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.

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 their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

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POST 18/16 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: DBEDBE/42/2026 (X3 POSTS)
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring.
Chief Directorate: Curriculum Implementation and Monitoring
Directorate: Curriculum, Implementation and Quality Improvement (FET)
SALARY : R237 453 per annum. (Level 5)
CENTRE : Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : The applicant 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 a high workload; General office management; Willingness to learn
quickly; Accuracy and be adaptable; Planning and organisational skills.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing admin support to
FET Subject Specialist; Following up on communication to and from the office
of the Director; Following-up on outstanding invoices through procurement and
assets section; Working with the Provincial Education Department (PED’s)
officials in programmes led by the FET Directorate; Coordinating leave forms,
telephone accounts and other delegated functions; Analysing cash flow on
monthly basis; Completing and verifying the claims for overtime payment;
Requesting equipment quotations and process receipt of equipment;
Arranging the workshops and conferences and providing administrative
support throughout the duration of the functions; Making travel arrangements
and process S&T for the Directorate; Arranging Directorate Meetings, taking
and distributing minutes; Arranging meetings with stakeholders and take
minutes; Setting up MS teams meetings when requested and providing
secretarial support; Writing memos when required; Assisting with History
Ministerial Task Team; Assisting other Directorates with work related when
requested.

ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M
Segowa (012) 357 4291.
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 their financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.