SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: DBE/55 /2026
Branch: Curriculum Policy, Support and Monitoring
Chief Directorate: Public Examinations and Assessments
Directorate: Public Examinations
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
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 organizational 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 support to the Directorate: Public Examinations and the Office of the Director; Coordinating all directorate activities, including monitoring and tracking the directorate’s operational, management, and improvement plans; Coordinating and providing secretariat support for pre standardization meetings of the NSC and SC examination results; consolidating reports for the directorate, keeping records and maintaining an archiving system for all directorate documents, tracking expenditure of the directorate, Coordinating and providing secretariat support for DBE/Umalusi bilateral meetings; Providing secretariat support for Directorate management meetings; Promoting communication, innovation, and creativity within the Directorate.
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 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
CLOSING DATE : 24 July 2026
FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Kumalo/ Ms M Mahape
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291