The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is inviting suitably qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Senior Administration Clerk (Ref No: DBE/67/2026) in Pretoria.
The position is available within the Finance and Administration Branch, under the Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Directorate: Security and Asset Management.
The successful candidate will receive a salary of R237,453 per annum (Salary Level 5) and will assist with asset management, financial reconciliations, financial reporting and audit-related duties.
Senior Administration Clerk Vacancy Details
- Position: Senior Administration Clerk
- Reference Number: DBE/67/2026
- Department: Department of Basic Education
- Branch: Finance and Administration
- Chief Directorate: Financial Management
- Directorate: Security and Asset Management
- Salary: R237,453 per annum
- Salary Level: 5
- Centre: Pretoria
Senior Administration Clerk Requirements
Applicants interested in the Senior Administration Clerk DBE vacancy must meet the following requirements:
- Be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Have an understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Have knowledge of the Modified Cash Standard (MCS).
- Have an understanding of Treasury Regulations.
- Have knowledge of basic accounting.
- Have knowledge of the HARD/CAT system.
- Have good interpersonal relations.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess good planning and organisational skills.
- Have good telephone etiquette.
- Be computer literate.
- Have knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
- Be able to think clearly and concisely.
- Be friendly and confident.
- Be able to work independently.
- Be able to work effectively under pressure.
- Be able to multitask and cope with a high workload.
- Have general office management skills.
- Be willing to learn quickly.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Be adaptable to changing work requirements.
Senior Administration Clerk Duties
The successful candidate will perform various administrative, asset management and financial management support duties within the Department of Basic Education.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the maintenance of departmental asset registers.
- Executing asset verification to ensure the completeness and existence of departmental assets.
- Facilitating the disposal of departmental assets.
- Facilitating the movement of departmental assets within and outside the Department.
- Receiving and updating asset records following the delivery of newly acquired assets.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly reconciliation reports between the BAS and HARD/CAT systems.
- Assisting with the preparation of asset notes for interim financial statements.
- Assisting with the preparation of asset notes for annual financial statements.
- Assisting with resolving queries received from internal and external auditors.
How to Apply for the Senior Administration Clerk Vacancy
Candidates applying for the DBE Senior Administration Clerk position must submit the required application documents.
Applications must include:
- A completed Z83 application form.
- A recently updated CV.
- The correct reference number.
- The position title.
- The relevant area/centre.
Applicants must indicate Senior Administration Clerk, Ref No: DBE/67/2026, Pretoria on their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their supporting documents, including:
- ID document.
- Qualifications.
- Recent academic transcripts or academic records.
Applicants should therefore ensure that their CV contains accurate and up-to-date information relevant to the position.
Where to Submit the Application
Applicants can submit their applications through post, hand delivery or email.
By Post
Private Bag X895
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery
Applications can be hand-delivered to:
Department of Basic Education
222 Struben Street
Pretoria
By Email
Applications can be emailed to:
Applicants should ensure that their application is submitted through the correct channel and that all required information is included.
Enquiries for DBE/67/2026
Candidates who require additional information about the Senior Administration Clerk vacancy can contact the officials listed below:
- Ms N Monyela: (012) 357 3294
- Mr M Segowa: (012) 357 4291
Important Information for Applicants
The Senior Administration Clerk position at the Department of Basic Education is based in Pretoria and carries a salary of R237,453 per annum at Salary Level 5.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements before submitting their applications. Candidates must have the required qualification and should demonstrate the relevant administrative, financial and computer skills required for the position.
Applicants should also ensure that the Z83 form is completed correctly and that their CV is recently updated.
The correct vacancy reference is DBE/67/2026, and the position is Senior Administration Clerk at the Department of Basic Education in Pretoria.
