Department: Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Circular: DPSA Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for vacancies advertised in DPSA Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026. Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Senior Administrative Officer
- Reference Number: DBE/55/2026
- Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring
- Chief Directorate: Public Examinations and Assessments
- Directorate: Public Examinations
- Salary: R413,001 per annum (Salary Level 8)
- Centre: Pretoria
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A three-year relevant post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ administrative work experience.
- Good understanding of the Public Sector.
- Strong communication, planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and perform effectively under pressure.
- Excellent office administration skills with strong attention to detail.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative support to the Directorate and the Director’s Office.
- Coordinating Directorate activities, operational plans, and improvement plans.
- Providing secretariat support for meetings and examination-related committees.
- Consolidating reports and maintaining document archiving systems.
- Monitoring and tracking Directorate expenditure.
- Coordinating Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Umalusi bilateral meetings.
- Promoting effective communication, innovation, and efficient administrative processes within the Directorate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a completed New Z83 Application Form together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and all required supporting documents in accordance with the instructions provided in DPSA Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026.
Applicants should ensure that their applications reach the Department before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is: 24 July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to qualification verification, security screening, reference checks, and other recruitment processes in line with Public Service regulations.
