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Requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics.

Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.

Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.

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Skills

SKILLS: Language skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Planning and organisation skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal relations, Flexibility and Ability to work within a team.

Duties

Render general clerical support services.

Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function).

Update registers and statistics.

Handle routine enquiries.

Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles.

Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as required.

Keep and maintain the filling system for the component.

Type letters and / or other correspondence when required.

Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component.

Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.

Liaise within internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.

Obtain quotations complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.

Stock control of office stationery.

Keep and maintain the asset register of the component.

Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.

Maintain a leave register for the component.

Keep and maintain personnel records in the component.

Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component.

Arrange travelling and accommodation.

Provide financial administration support services in the component.

Capture and update expenditure in the component.

Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.

Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

How to apply

Email: ACrecruit562025@nda.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Closing Date

13 March 2026 at 16:00 9 ANNEXURE B 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.

CLOSING DATE: 13 March 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.

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 Z.83.

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 abovementioned requirements will not be considered.

Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered. OTHER POST