Basic Education Senior Registry Clerk Vacancy 2026
Basic Education
General / Other
More Basic Education posts →Monthly stipend
R237 453 per annum
Closing date
05 Oct 2026
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Certificate (NQF 4–5)
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Posted
- 20 Sept 2026
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How this salary compares
At R19 788 a month, this post pays below the median of R23 357 for permanent posts asking for Certificate (NQF 4–5) (7 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R19 788 and R28 887.
- 25th percentile
- R19 788
- Median
- R23 357
- 75th percentile
- R28 887
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, specifically within its Finance and Administration Branch, is seeking a dedicated Senior Registry Clerk. This role is crucial for supporting the Financial Services Directorate in Pretoria by ensuring efficient management of financial and personnel records.
This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the foundational administrative processes of a key government department, handling essential documentation and maintaining accurate information for effective operations.
Minimum Requirements
- Possession of a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of personnel registry practices.
- Basic understanding of PERSAL and Archive Rules related to personnel records is an additional recommendation.
- Good organisational skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal relations skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Capability to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting standard letters addressed to institutions and other government departments.
- Managing basic enquiries related to PERSAL.
- Ensuring the accurate opening of new personnel files and consistent maintenance of existing records.
- Processing the receipt and dispatch of documents.
- Maintaining various registers and files.
What the Work Involves
As a Senior Registry Clerk, you will be an integral part of the administrative support for the Financial Services Directorate in Pretoria. Your daily tasks will revolve around meticulous document management, including the creation and upkeep of personnel files, and ensuring all records are current and accessible.
You will handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, draft official letters, and respond to basic queries concerning personnel information using the PERSAL system. This role requires a high degree of organisation, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality in an office environment, working alongside colleagues within the Finance and Administration Branch.
SetaJobs role guide
What an administration clerk actually does
SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.
Employers screen on computer literacy, written language and the neatness of your record-keeping. Expect a practical exercise: draft a memorandum, capture a set of entries, or sort a batch of documents into a file plan. In the public service the application itself is the first screen — a fully completed, signed Z83 with the documents listed, submitted by the closing date to the exact address given. Incomplete applications are disqualified without being read.
Read the full administration clerk guide →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
19% of the 117 live permanent posts we hold ask for Certificate (NQF 4–5). 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
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
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What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How permanent posts work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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