SENIOR ADMINISTRATION CLERK

Department of Basic Education

Branch: Finance and Administration Chief Directorate: Financial Management Directorate: Security and Asset Management

Reference number: DBE/67/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or Equivalent qualification. Understanding of the (PFMA) Public Finance Management Act and (MCS) Modified Cash Standard and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of basic accounting and the Hard CAT system. Good interpersonal relations; Good communication skills (written and verbal), planning and organisational skills; 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.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of asset registers; Executing asset verification to ensure completeness and existence of all departmental assets; Facilitating the disposal and movement of departmental assets within and outside the Department. Receiving and updating asset records upon delivery of newly acquired assets; Assisting in the preparation of monthly reconciliations report between the BAS and HARD/CAT systems; Assisting with the preparation of asset notes for the interim and annual financial statements. Assisting with resolving queries from internal and external auditors.

Where to send your application

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 LowerApplication@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za

Enquiries

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

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 Z83. 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 requirements outlined above, will not be considered.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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