🚨 DBE Is Hiring for 2026 – Apply Before 27 March!

Looking to build a stable career in government? The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has opened new job opportunities for 2026 in Pretoria.

These roles offer competitive government salaries, career growth, and the chance to contribute to South Africa’s education system.

The department supports employment equity and encourages women and persons with disabilities to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: 27 March 2026

Below are the available positions you can apply for.

🔹 High-Level Government Position

Director: Legal Services

💰 Salary: R1 266 714 per year
📍 Location: Pretoria
📌 Reference: DBE/15/2026

If you are an experienced legal professional with leadership experience, this senior role offers the opportunity to guide legal strategy within the education sector.

You Need:

✔ Law degree (NQF Level 7) recognised by SAQA
✔ Admission as an Attorney or Advocate
✔ 5+ years management experience
✔ Strong knowledge of Education Law

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Legal Services Directorate

• Provide legal advice to the department

• Oversee litigation and court cases

• Draft legal agreements and opinions

• Support implementation of education legislation

🔹 Administration & Supply Chain Opportunity

Provisioning Administrative Officer

💰 Salary: R325 101 per year
📍 Location: Pretoria
📌 Reference: DBE/17/2026

This role is ideal for candidates with Supply Chain Management experience in government procurement.

Requirements

✔ Post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6)
✔ Experience with LOGIS & Central Supplier Database
✔ Knowledge of PFMA and procurement regulations

Your Role

• Source quotes for departmental purchases

• Ensure procurement compliance

• Support Bid Committees

• Manage procurement systems and requisitions

🔹 Office Administration Role

Senior Secretary

💰 Salary: R269 499 per year
📍 Location: Pretoria
📌 Reference: DBE/19/2026

If you have strong administrative and organisational skills, this position offers an opportunity to support senior leadership in the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Director

• Manage meetings and travel schedules

• Handle correspondence and calls

• Maintain filing systems and documentation

🔹 Finance & Travel Administration

Senior Provisioning Administration Clerk (Travel)

💰 Salary: R228 321 per year
📍 Location: Pretoria
📌 Reference: DBE/18/2026

A great opportunity for candidates with experience in travel coordination and financial administration.

What You’ll Do

• Process travel requests and approvals

• Capture financial transactions in the BAS system

• Verify invoices and manage travel records

• Respond to travel and finance queries

📌 How to Apply

Submit your application through any of the following options:

📧 Email:
Recruitment@dbe.gov.za

📮 Post:
Private Bag X895
Pretoria
0001

📍 Hand Delivery:
Department of Basic Education
222 Struben Street
Pretoria

📄 Documents You Must Include

• Completed Z83 Application Form (latest version)

• Detailed CV

⚠ Certified copies of qualifications are only required if you are shortlisted.

🧾 Recruitment Process

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete:

✔ Technical assessments
✔ Integrity checks
✔ Competency evaluations
✔ Security clearance verification

Successful candidates will sign a performance agreement and disclose financial interests annually.

✅ Application Tip:
Always include the correct reference number on your Z83 form to avoid automatic disqualification.