DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Education

Admin Officer: Examination And Assessment (X4 POSTS)

Salary or stipendR338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)

The Department of Education is looking for a Admin Officer: Examination And Assessment (X4 POSTS). This is a permanent role based in Eastern Cape.

Alfred Nzo West

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/210, page 168

Reference number
DOE40/10/2026 Buffalo City Metro
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Eastern Cape
Job level
07
Number of posts
4
Centre
Alfred Nzo West
Directorate
Education District Office

What you will need

  • An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/ Administration as recognised by SAQA.
  • 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.

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience in administration environment.

Skills and competencies

  • 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.

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Mr. M Mabona
  • Telephone: (040) 608 4200

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