The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is inviting suitably qualified South Africans to apply for a wide range of permanent vacancies based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
These opportunities are available across several fields, including education management, communications, finance, auditing, supply chain management, administration, secretarial services, and programme support.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to build rewarding careers while contributing to the development and improvement of South Africa’s education system.
About the Department of Basic Education
The Department of Basic Education is responsible for overseeing and supporting South Africa’s basic education sector.
The department works closely with:
- Provincial Education Departments
- Public and independent schools
- Educators and school management teams
- Government departments
- Research institutions
- Community organisations and stakeholders
Its mandate includes:
- Curriculum development
- School governance and support
- National assessments and examinations
- School nutrition programmes
- Education planning and monitoring
- Learner support services
Position Details
- Employer: Department of Basic Education (DBE)
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 12 June 2026
Available Positions
Senior Management Positions
- Chief Director: Partnerships in Education (Ref: DBE/28/2026)
- Salary: R1 494 900 per annum
Middle Management Positions
- Deputy Director: National School Nutrition Programme (Ref: DBE/29/2026)
- Salary: R1 101 468 per annum
- Deputy Director: Provincial Budget Monitoring and Support (Ref: DBE/30/2026)
- Salary: R932 292 per annum
- Deputy Director: Media Liaison and Intergovernmental Relations (Ref: DBE/31/2026)
- Salary: R932 292 per annum
- Assistant Director: Procurement – Supply Chain Management (Ref: DBE/32/2026)
- Salary: R487 197 per annum
- Assistant Director: Bids and Contract Administration (Ref: DBE/33/2026)
- Salary: R487 197 per annum
Professional and Administrative Positions
- Senior Internal Auditor (Ref: DBE/34/2026)
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Senior Administrative Officer: Secretariat of the Loss and Disposal Committee (Ref: DBE/35/2026)
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Senior Administrative Officer: Public Examination Administration (Ref: DBE/36/2026)
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Senior Administrative Officer: National Assessments (Ref: DBE/37/2026)
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Chief Accounting Clerk: Salaries (Ref: DBE/38/2026)
- Salary: R338 106 per annum
- Administrative Officer: National School Nutrition Programme (Ref: DBE/39/2026)
- Salary: R338 106 per annum
- Senior Secretary (X8 Posts) (Ref: DBE/40/2026)
- Salary: R280 278 per annum
- Senior Administration Clerk (X4 Posts) (Ref: DBE/41/2026)
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Senior Administration Clerk (X3 Posts) (Ref: DBE/42/2026)
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Senior Administrative Assistant: Registry and Related Services (Ref: DBE/43/2026)
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Requirements differ depending on the position applied for. Applicants may need:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
- Relevant work experience
- Computer literacy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of government legislation and policies
- Valid driver’s licence (for selected positions)
Fields of Employment
Vacancies are available in the following areas:
- Education Management
- Communications and Media Relations
- Finance and Budget Management
- Internal Auditing
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement and Contract Administration
- National School Nutrition Programme
- Administration and Clerical Support
- Secretariat Services
- Registry and Document Management
Why Apply?
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Permanent government employment
- Competitive salary packages
- Career growth opportunities
- Exposure to national education programmes
- Professional development opportunities
- A stable working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to public service delivery
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A completed New Z83 Application Form
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Email Applications
Postal Applications
- Private Bag X895
- Pretoria
- 0001
Hand Delivery
- Department of Basic Education
- 222 Struben Street
- Pretoria
Important Information
- Only the latest approved Z83 form will be accepted.
- Certified qualifications are not required when applying.
- Supporting documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Successful candidates will undergo:
- Qualification verification
- Criminal record checks
- Financial checks
- Employment verification
- Security clearance processes
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where are these positions based?
- All advertised positions are based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
2. What is the closing date?
- Applications close on 12 June 2026.
3. Do I need certified copies of my qualifications when applying?
- No.
- Only a completed Z83 form and detailed CV are required during the application stage.
4. Are these permanent positions?
- Yes.
- All advertised vacancies are permanent positions.
5. Can Grade 12 applicants apply?
- Yes.
- Some positions require only a Senior Certificate, while others require Diploma or Degree qualifications.
6. Is a driver’s licence required?
- Only selected positions require a valid driver’s licence.
7. Will shortlisted candidates undergo screening?
- Yes.
- Screening may include:
- Criminal record checks
- Qualification verification
- Financial checks
- Security clearance
8. Does DBE promote employment equity?
- Yes.
- Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply Before the Closing Date
Interested candidates should submit their applications before 12 June 2026 to be considered for these opportunities within the Department of Basic Education.
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