POST 05/06 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL TEACHER DEVELOPMENT (CPTD) REF NO: DBE/13/2026
Branch: Teachers Education Human Resources and Institutional Development
Chief Directorate: Education Human Resources Development
Directorate: Continuing Professional Teacher Development
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of an appropriate three year post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management or Public Administration, or Social Sciences. Two years relevant work experience in the field; Experience in teacher training, teacher appreciation and support programmes will be an added advantage; Experience in writing financial reports, collating and compiling team reports; Experience in creating and maintaining electronic and manual records keeping systems; Computer applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and general use of the internet; Experience in administration of training projects; Understanding of the government’s strategic vision, public service legislation and National Treasury Regulations and Policies; Knowledge of PFMA, BAS and Batho Pele Principles; Knowledge of financial administration, including budgets and cash flow management; Ability to create databases and presentations; Ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines and targets; Communication skills (verbal and written); Willingness to travel; Valid driver’s licence at least Code 8.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the Directorate complies with procurement policies and relevant departmental procedures; Ensuring that the Directorate meets financial reporting requirements; Ensuring that the Directorate meets its monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements; Coordinating the MTDF budgeting processes for the Directorate; Coordinating all financial income and expenditure reports; Developing mechanisms to prevent under and over expenditure on the Directorate Budget; Coordinating logistics for the Directorate’s meetings, training workshops, National Teacher Awards (NTA) adjudication sessions and NTA gala events; Coordinating supply chain processes; Maintaining and updating the assets register; Maintaining an electronic and manual record keeping system; Maintaining and updating the assets register of the directorate; Assisting with travelling and accommodation arrangements in the Directorate; Assisting with basic events managements such as invitations, attendance register, procurement and payment of event invoices; Compiling financial submissions, reports, and memoranda; Providing administrative support for the Directorate including tracking, and processing of documents and correspondence; Performing any other duties delegated from time to time in the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
NOTE : 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. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.

The Department of Basic Education is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the DBE Employment Equity Targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at HR@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za S
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage.