Senior Administration Clerk

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**Overview** The role of Senior Administration Clerk (Ref No: DBE/79/2026) is with the Department of Basic Education, specifically within the Finance and Administration Branch, under the Chief Directorate of Financial Management Services, and Directorate of Supply Chain Management. The position is based in Pretoria and offers a salary of R237,453 per annum (Level 05). This role is focused on supply chain management activities, particularly concerning the receipt, verification, monitoring, and control of goods. Successful candidates will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests, and be subjected to a security clearance. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Receipt of goods from service providers and verifying deliveries against purchase orders and other relevant supporting documentation. * Ensuring that goods received are aligned with the specifications and quantities reflected in the applicable purchase orders. * Ensuring that discrepancies between ordered and delivered goods are identified, recorded, reported and resolved with the relevant stakeholders. * Monitoring stock levels and identify damaged, obsolete and slow-moving goods. * Conducting regular stock counts and reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. * Ensuring that goods are appropriately recorded, labelled, stored and controlled. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The applicant must be in possession of: * A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. * Knowledge of The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). * Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. * Knowledge of applicable Supply Chain Management policies and procedures. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint. * Good organisational and planning skills. * Good problem-solving skills. * Good interpersonal and client-relations skills. * Ability to work effectively as part of a team. * Ability to work independently and under pressure. * Good administrative and record-keeping skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who hold a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification and possess comprehensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and applicable Supply Chain Management policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), excellent organisational, planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, and client-relations skills. They must be able to work effectively both independently under pressure and collaboratively as part of a team, and possess good administrative and record-keeping abilities to manage goods receipt, verification, stock monitoring, and reconciliation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-basic-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-dbe-79-2026 Source: govpage

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