ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: DBE/39/2026

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
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

SALARY : R338 106 per annum. (Level 7)

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REQUIREMENTS-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.

The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matricqualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
Good understanding of the National School Nutrition Programme.
A minimum of one (1) year relevant experience in the operation of the Public Sector
Conceptual and analytical skills.
Verbal and writing communication skills.
Report writing; Problem solving skills; Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel,Outlook, Power-Point presentation.
Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different level; Presentation skills; Driver’s license

DUTIES-ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the collection.
Capturing, verification and consolidation of programme information
Updating and maintaining the NSNP record keeping system.
Providing data management and information flow in the Directorate.
Compiling monthly monitoring schedule.
Supporting the review of monitoring tools, tracking
progress on Monitoring targets.
Reporting and Response (MRR) Dashboards.
Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations and source data from
the MRR dashboard.
Supporting directorate’s research project; Assisting with other NSNP activities as required within the Directorate.

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.

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.