Education & Training

This opportunity closed on 17 July 2026. Applications sent now will not be considered. Fresh Basic Education posts appear on their employer page as soon as they open — and similar live opportunities are listed below.

Basic Education Senior Administrative Officer Vacancy 2026

Basic Education

Education & Training (ETDP SETA)

How this salary compares

At R34 417 a month, this post pays below the median of R77 691 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric, in Gauteng (7 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R34 417 and R84 740.

25th percentile: R34 417
Median: R77 691
75th percentile: R84 740

This post sits in the 29th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 7 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Basic Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Administrative Officer to join its Delivery and Support Project NEEDU branch in Pretoria. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the administration and support functions crucial for educational initiatives.

The successful candidate will play a key part in managing data, coordinating research-related activities, and ensuring the smooth operation of administrative processes within the Basic Education sector. This position is ideal for individuals with strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting South African education.

Minimum Requirements

A relevant post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6) or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA, with three (3) years of relevant experience.
Two (2) years of experience working within the Basic Education Sector.
Knowledge of education policy and legislation.
Strong language proficiency in Sepedi and isiZulu.
An understanding of Whole-School Evaluation (WSE).
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
An understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
Sound analytical skills.
Proficiency in report writing and presentations, including MS PowerPoint.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Computer skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently without supervision and meet targets.
Willingness to work extensive hours and be prepared to travel.

Key Responsibilities

Transcribing and recording interviews verbatim to prepare for data analysis.
Capturing and collecting data from schools, district offices, and provincial offices using questionnaires.
Cleaning and sorting data captured in various databases.
Sorting and packaging documents collected by researchers from the field.
Assisting in contacting schools and districts for researcher visits and document follow-ups.
Training, supervising, and guiding a team responsible for data capturing and cleaning.
Scanning and filing completed data instruments.
Formatting prepared reports.
Maintaining Leave and Risk Registers.
Monitoring expenditures using monthly cashflow statements.
Making travel arrangements for researchers collecting data.
Quality-assuring researchers’ S&T claim forms before submission for payment.
Carrying out other activities as assigned by the Supervisor.

This listing in context

What the 327 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 117
In Gauteng: 49
Closing within 7 days: 6

23% of the 117 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 41%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 16 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 327 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 143 opportunities in Gauteng.

What you'll need to apply

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What this kind of post involves

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