- Company
- Eastern Cape Department of Education
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Permanent
- Salary
- R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026 (10 days left)
About this post
The Eastern Cape Department of Education is looking for 4 people for the post of Admin Officer: Examination and Asses Sment in DOE42/10/2026 ( X2 Posts. It is a permanent post on salary level 7, paying R338 106 – R398 277 per annum.
Section: Directorate: Education District Office
Where you will work: Alfred Nzo West Ref No: DOE40/10/2026 Buffalo City Metro Ref No: DOE41/10/2026 Nelson Mandela Bay Ref No: DOE42/10/2026 ( X2 Posts)
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.
What you need
The official advert asks for:
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in administration environment.
- Computer Literacy, Excellent Communication Skills, Administration Skills, People Skills, Organisational Skills, Typing and Writing Skills, Strong Leadership Skills, Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
What you’ll do
- Assist in coordinating all Assessment related activities in the District for GET, FET and ABET.
- Liaise and coordinate with the province and schools on all matters of assessment and examinations.
- Assist in coordinating all Assessment and Examinations activities within the district.
- Ensure the implementation of all policies and procedures in respect of Assessment and Examinations in the district.
- Ensure the implementation of national and provincial assessment and examinations policy requirements as stipulated by National and Provincial Assessment Circulars and UMALUSI.
- This includes ensuring the implementation of the security norms and standards for examinations within the district in line with provincial and national guidelines and policy prescripts.
- Assist in coordinating the process of the distribution of all Assessment Instructions to district officials and schools.
- Forward all district applications for the appointment examination related personnel to district management and provincial head office.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilisation financial, human and physical resources, including effective asset control within the district.
- Assist in formulating and managing operational budgets.
- Assist in overseeing the safety and security (including storage and registry) of all assessment instruments/tools in the district.
- Ensure the implementation of the PFMA, Supply Chain Management prescripts.
Tips before you apply
- Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
- Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
- Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.
How to apply
Apply the way the official advert says. EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
Where to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00 - 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
Enquiries: Mr. M Mabona Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026
Notes from the official advert
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system wi ll not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of…
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026 (view original). EmploymentHub is not the employer and does not handle applications.
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