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Department of Basic Education Has 5 Entry Level Vacancies in Pretoria — Matric Is Enough
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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has five vacancies open at its Pretoria offices, all closing on 12 June 2026. Four of the five posts require only a Matric certificate and pay R237 453 per annum or more. One position — the Administrative Officer — requires a three-year post-matric qualification and pays R338 106 per annum.
These are permanent public service posts inside one of the most important government departments in South Africa. If you are in Pretoria and looking to enter or grow in the public sector, this batch covers a wide range of admin functions from secretary support and registry work to nutrition programme data management.
Available Positions
Senior Secretary
You will provide secretarial and administrative support to a Chief Directorate, manage the manager's diary, coordinate travel and meeting arrangements, screen calls and serve as a point of contact for internal and external visitors. Matric required, MS Office proficiency essential.
Senior Administration Clerk — Director-General's Office
You will work directly in the Office of the Director-General, handling correspondence, filing, visitor management, Smartgov technical support and parliamentary enquiries. Matric required plus a valid driver's licence.
Senior Administration Clerk — FET Directorate
You will support the FET Subject Specialist directorate with admin functions, travel arrangements, leave coordination, budget analysis, workshop planning and minute-taking. Matric required.
Senior Administrative Assistant — Registry and Related Services
This role involves driving daily to the bank, delivering and collecting documents, sorting and distributing mail and providing general admin support. Matric required plus a valid driver's licence. Must be comfortable with physical work.
Administrative Officer — National School Nutrition Programme
You will support the National School Nutrition Programme by capturing and verifying data, maintaining the NSNP record system, compiling monitoring reports and supporting the directorate's research projects. Matric plus a 3-year post-matric qualification and at least one year of public sector experience required. Driver's licence needed.
How to Apply
Submit your New Z83 Application Form and an updated CV. Clearly write the reference number and position title on your form. You can apply by email, post or hand delivery.
Higher Level Positions
Lower Level Positions
Email: LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za
Hand Delivery
222 Struben Street, Pretoria
Post
Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001
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Department of Basic Education — Entry Level Jobs 2026
Closing: 12 June 2026 · 5 Positions · Pretoria
Download Z83 Form
Complete the Z83, attach your CV and email to HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za or LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za depending on the post.
Always quote your reference number and position title.