Senior Administration Clerk

About this post

The Department of Basic Education is looking for a Senior Administration Clerk in Pretoria. It is a permanent post on salary level 5, paying R237 453 per annum.

Section: Branch: Finance and Administration Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services Directorate: Supply Chain Management

Closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Knowledge of Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of applicable Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and client- relations skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good administrative and record-keeping skills.

What you’ll do

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Receipt of goods from service providers and verifying deliveries against purchase orders and other relevant supporting documentation
• Ensuring that goods received are aligned with the specifications and quantities reflected in the applicable purchase orders
• Ensuring that discrepancies between ordered and delivered goods are identified, recorded, reported and resolved with the relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring stock levels and identify damaged, obsolete and slow-moving goods
• Conducting regular stock counts and reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Ensuring that goods are appropriately recorded, labelled, stored and controlled.

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.
• Quote the reference number DBE/79/2026 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• 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.