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Title: Department of Basic Education Has 5 Entry Level Vacancies in Pretoria — Matric Is Enough
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Department of Basic Education Has 5 Entry Level Vacancies in Pretoria — Matric Is Enough

GraduateRoom / June 2026 / Pretoria, Gauteng Closes 12 June 2026
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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.

Four out of five positions require only a Matric — and they pay upwards of R237 000 a year with full government benefits.
5 Open Positions
R237K+ Salary Per Annum
12 Jun Closing Date

Available Positions

Ref: DBE/40/2026

Senior Secretary

Pretoria Head Office R280 278 per annum (Level 6)

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.

Ref: DBE/41/2026

Senior Administration Clerk — Director-General's Office

Pretoria Head Office R237 453 per annum (Level 5)

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.

Ref: DBE/42/2026

Senior Administration Clerk — FET Directorate

Pretoria Head Office R237 453 per annum (Level 5)

You will support the FET Subject Specialist directorate with admin functions, travel arrangements, leave coordination, budget analysis, workshop planning and minute-taking. Matric required.

Ref: DBE/43/2026

Senior Administrative Assistant — Registry and Related Services

Pretoria Head Office R237 453 per annum (Level 5)

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.

Ref: DBE/39/2026

Administrative Officer — National School Nutrition Programme

Pretoria Head Office R338 106 per annum (Level 7) NQF Level 6 Required

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

Email: HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za

Lower Level Positions

Email: LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za

Hand Delivery

222 Struben Street, Pretoria

Post

Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001

Note: Certified copies of your ID and qualifications are not required at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit them. Late applications will not be considered.

Start your application

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.

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