Sarah Baartman

In brief

**Overview** This document outlines the details for the position of Administration Clerk within the Demand and Acquisition Management Services, based at the Education District Office of the Eastern Cape Department of Education. This role, identified by Reference Number DOE108/10/2026, offers a salary ranging from R237 453 to R279 708 per annum (Level 05) for two available posts. While the job description initially mentions "Sarah Baartman," this likely indicates a specific location or context within the department. The exact centre/location for the role is not fully specified. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative and registry duties, including: * Attending to clients and handling telephone and other enquiries. * Receiving, registering, sorting, and dispatching all incoming mail and files, including hand-delivered items. * Distributing notices related to registry issues. * Managing files by opening, closing, filing, storing, tracing (both electronically and manually), and retrieving documents according to the record classification system. * Completing index cards for all files. * Operating and maintaining a franking machine, which involves opening and updating the register daily, franking post, recording money, and conducting spot checks to prevent private posts. * Locking post in postbags for delivery to the Post Office. * Managing remittances by opening and maintaining a register, recording valuable articles, hand-delivering and signing over remittances to finance, and returning incorrect remittances via registered post while recording reference numbers. * Keeping daily records of the amount of letters received. * Electronically scanning files. * Sorting and packaging files for archiving and distribution. * Compiling and submitting lists of documents to be archived to the supervisor. * Maintaining records for archived documents. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 certificate. * No experience required. * Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of the English language. * Knowledge of registry duties, practices. * Ability to capture data and operate a computer. * Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. * Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. * Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Employment of Educator Act. * Well-developed reasoning, mathematical, innovative thinking, and problem-solving ability. * Ability to execute a variety of tasks and be able to work under pressure. * Knowledge of the Education Sector will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals who have completed Grade 12, as no prior experience is required. Ideal candidates will possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English, alongside a foundational understanding of public service legislative frameworks, registry duties, and data management. They should be proficient in computer operation and possess well-developed reasoning, mathematical, innovative thinking, and problem-solving abilities. The capacity to manage multiple tasks and perform effectively under pressure is essential. Candidates with knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, and Employment of Educator Act are particularly well-suited. While not mandatory, familiarity with the Education Sector would be beneficial. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eastern-cape-department-of-education-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-doe108-10-2026 Source: govpage

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