The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is inviting unemployed South Africans to apply for various entry-level government jobs available in Pretoria. These opportunities are ideal for Grade 12 graduates, job seekers looking to enter the public sector, and individuals interested in building a long-term career within government.
The available positions include Senior Secretary, Senior Administration Clerk, Senior Administrative Assistant, and Administrative Officer roles with attractive salaries and benefits.
If you have a Matric certificate and are looking for a stable government job in 2026, this could be your opportunity to join one of South Africa’s key government departments.
Department of Basic Education Entry Level Jobs 2026
Employer
Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Job Type
Permanent Government Positions
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Level
Grade 12 / Junior / Entry-Level Government Jobs
1. Senior Secretary
Reference Number
DBE/40/2026
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R280 278 per annum (Salary Level 6)
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Good understanding of Public Sector operations.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong administrative and office management skills.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Directorate/Directorate.
- Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation.
- Process travel and subsistence claims.
- Receive and assist visitors.
- Maintain office records and filing systems.
- Ensure efficient communication within the Directorate.
2. Senior Administration Clerk
Reference Number
DBE/41/2026
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Salary Level 5)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of E-Submission and DG Memos.
- Understanding of Parliamentary Questions.
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support to the Office of the Director-General.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Maintain filing and registry systems.
- Update administrative databases.
- Assist with parliamentary enquiries.
- Support interviews, workshops, and departmental events.
- Process documents, scanning, photocopying, and distribution.
- Provide technical support for Smartgov systems.
3. Senior Administration Clerk
Reference Number
DBE/42/2026
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Salary Level 5)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Office administration knowledge.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to FET Subject Specialists.
- Coordinate communication between stakeholders and the Directorate.
- Manage leave forms and telephone accounts.
- Process overtime claims.
- Arrange workshops, conferences, and meetings.
- Record and distribute meeting minutes.
- Handle travel arrangements and subsistence claims.
- Assist with procurement and asset management functions.
4. Senior Administrative Assistant (Registry and Related Services)
Reference Number
DBE/43/2026
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Salary Level 5)
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform physical tasks.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver documents and parcels within and outside the Department.
- Collect and distribute mail.
- Drive departmental services to the bank.
- Handle courier services and registered mail.
- Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Assist with filing and general administrative duties.
5. Administrative Officer
Reference Number
DBE/39/2026
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Salary Level 7)
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate.
- A relevant three-year post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6).
- Minimum one year relevant Public Sector experience.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP).
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, verify, and consolidate programme information.
- Maintain NSNP records and databases.
- Support monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Prepare reports and presentations.
- Assist with research projects.
- Update monitoring dashboards and programme data.
- Support National School Nutrition Programme initiatives.
Why Consider a Career with the Department of Basic Education?
Working for the Department of Basic Education offers:
- Competitive government salaries.
- Job security and stability.
- Pension and medical aid benefits.
- Career development opportunities.
- Valuable public sector experience.
- Opportunities to contribute to South Africa’s education system.
For many young South Africans, DBE jobs provide an excellent entry point into government employment and long-term career growth.
How to Apply for DBE Jobs 2026
Applications must be submitted using the official Z83 Application Form (Download Z83 Form here ) and must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applicants should clearly indicate the:
- Reference Number
- Position Applied For
- Area/Centre
on the application form.
Important
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified qualifications
- Academic transcripts/results
Submission Methods
By Post
Private Bag X895
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery
Department of Basic Education
222 Struben Street
Pretoria
Email Applications
or
Closing Date
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Late applications may not be considered.
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