DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
Salary band
R 413 001
Closing date
24 July 2026
Reference
DBE/55
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Department
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
Directorate
Public Examinations
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
Applicant must be in possession of three a (3) years relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of at least two (2) years administrative work experience; Good understanding of the operation of the Public Sector; Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal) and planning and organisational skills.; Good telephone etiquette; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook); Ability to plan in details, be friendly, confident, Ability to 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 a commitment to a high standard of work.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291
Notes
Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z.83 of the Public Service Act, obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service and Administration website or Recruitment Office within the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (e.g. indicating positions held, dates and key performance areas/responsibilities). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews following communication from the Department. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend the most suitable candidate. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. The Secretary of Police Service has the right not to fill the post. All posts are based in Pretoria. Preference will be given to youth, people with disability and women in accordance with our employment equity. NB: Please ensure that your application reaches this office not later than 16h00 on week-days. OTHER POSTS
Closing Date
24 July 2026
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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Government posts require a completed Z83 application form (the official DPSA form), a detailed CV listing all previous employment with exact dates, and certified copies of your qualifications and ID. NewGenJobs auto-fills the Z83 from your profile. Do not submit original documents - certified copies only. Uncertified copies or incomplete Z83 forms are grounds for immediate disqualification.
The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 001. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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