ANNEXURE A
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
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 [email protected]. Please visit the Department of
Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public
Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms N Kumalo/ Ms M Mahape
CLOSING DATE : 19 September 2025
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. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication
of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated
on your Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before
the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel
Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks,
qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).
Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance
agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.
All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of
interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may
be associated with. Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements
outlined above, will not be considered.
OTHER POSTS
POST 32/01 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REF NO: DBE/02/2025
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management, Development and Labour
Relations
Directorate: Human Resource Development and Social Responsibility
SALARY : R582 444 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognised three-years post matric qualification (NQF level 6)
or equivalent qualification; Three years’ relevant experience at supervisory
level, three years’ experience in relevant field; Good communication skills;
Writing skills; Sound interpersonal relations skills; Computer skills and
knowledge of legislative relevant to skills development and training.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will manage Skills Development and Training
programme, Departmental bursary programme, Induction programme,
learnership and internship programme; Develop the Workplace Skills Plan and
compiling the Annual Training Reports and training database; Assist with
administration and secretarial duties of the Skills Development and Training
Committee; Write submissions and reports on training activities; Assist with
skills audit and the management of training budget in the Directorate; Assist
with the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness Campaigns; Assist
with organising the Employee Health and Wellness programme; Assist with
employment equity and Diversity issues; Coordinate the Recognition of Prior
Learning Programme (PRL); Compile reports on skills development and
training programme to the DPME, DWYPD, DPSA, ETDP SETA and PSETA
respectively; Compile quarterly and annual reports on all employee health and
wellness activities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
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APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by post or hand or e-mail to: Private Bag X895,
Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222
Struben Street, Pretoria, 0001 or [email protected].
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise to
demonstrate their skills in a short task as part of the interview and will be
subjected to a security clearance. The successful candidate have to sign an
annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial interests
and be subjected to a security clearance.
POST 32/02 : SENIOR PERSONNEL OFFICER (RECRUITMENT & PMDS) REF NO:
DBE/03/2025 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management, Development and Labour
Relations
Directorate Human Resources Management and Administration
SALARY : R228 321 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation is required; Good
organisational skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Computer and
interpersonal relations skills are essential; Ability to deal with confidential
matters, work under pressure and work independently as well as part of a team.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for placing advertisements of
vacant posts; Sorting and capturing of applications forms received for
advertised posts; Arranging interviews; Taking minutes; Writing submissions
and memos; Compiling unsuccessful letters; Verifying qualifications and
criminal records; Assisting with Performance Management Development
System (PMDS); Filing of the Performance Agreement, Mid-Year Reviews and
Annual Assessment forms and capturing Performance Agreement, Mid-Year
Reviews and Annual Assessment on PERSAL; Arranging meetings and
performing any other duties delegated to you.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by post or hand or e-mail to: Private Bag X895,
Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222
Struben Street, Pretoria, 0001 or
[email protected]NOTE : All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise to
demonstrate their skills in a short task as part of the interview and will be
subjected to a security clearance. The successful candidate will have to sign
an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
POST 32/03 : SENIOR PERSONNEL OFFICER (SERVICE BENEFITS AND
ADMINISTRATION) REF NO: DBE/04/2025 (X2 POSTS)
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management, Development and Labour
Relations
Directorate: Human Resources Management and Administration
SALARY : R228 321 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent
qualification; Knowledge of relevant policies and legislation and PERSAL is
required; Good organisational, Communication skills (verbal and written);
Computer and interpersonal relations skills are essential; Ability to deal with
confidential matters, work under pressure and work independently as well as
part of a team.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for personnel administration, i.e
appointments (permanent, contracts and abnormal), transfers/promotions,
probations, leave, calculations of leave gratuities, service terminations,
pensions, staff establishment, housing, MMS and SMS salary structuring, long
service awards, etc; Capturing of transactions on PERSAL; Writing of
submissions, letters, memo's and circulars; Processing pension documents
and Injury on Duty (IOD) matters; Attending to internal and external HR
enquiries on HR procedures and policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398
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APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted by post or hand or e-mail to: Private Bag X895,
Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222
Struben Street, Pretoria, 0001 or [email protected]
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise
demonstrate their skills in a short task as part of the interview and will be
subjected to a security clearance. The successful candidate will have to sign
an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial
interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
