Are you looking for a rewarding career within the Eastern Cape education system? The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) is now hiring School Administration Clerks across its districts, offering a stable, government-backed role that plays a vital part in keeping schools running efficiently.
What Are the Positions?
- Role: School Administration Clerk (Salary Level 05)
- Annual Salary: R228 321.00 – R268 950.00, depending on experience and qualifications
- Number of openings: Over 63 vacancies across primary, secondary, and special schools in various districts
These positions fall under the Directorate: School Support and are available throughout regions including Amathole, Buffalo City, Alfred Nzo, OR Tambo, Joe Gqabi, and others
Essential Requirements:
To qualify, applicants typically need:
- A Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4) certificate
- Basic computer literacy, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data entry
- Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
- Numeracy and attention to detail
- Local residency may be preferred
While prior admin or corporate services experience is considered an advantage, many posts require no prior experience, making this an accessible entry point into the public service sector.
What You’ll Be Doing:
School Administration Clerks are key to maintaining smooth school operations. Typical duties include:
- General clerical support – managing correspondence, filing, data entry, and office records
- Registers and stats – keeping attendance, learner and educator data up to date via SASAMS (South African School Administration and Management System)
- Photocopying/scanning – producing documentation for staff and stakeholders
- Procurement support – obtaining quotes, managing orders, stock control of stationery/assets
- Financial admin – tracking expenditure, petty cash, and travel claims
- Stakeholder liaison – communicating with suppliers and internal/external personnel
Why You Should Apply:
- Government stability – secure, long-term position with a competitive government salary scale (Level 05).
- Skill-building – gain valuable experience in administration, finance, procurement, and stakeholder relations.
- Career ladder – these roles often pave the way to higher-level administrative positions within the public sector.
- Community impact – directly support educators, learners, and the local education system.
How to Apply:
Applications are to be hand delivered to relevant district offices – download pdf below for addresses:
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Our Conclusion
If you’re seeking a meaningful and structured career in education administration, the Eastern Cape DOE’s School Administration Clerk positions are a golden opportunity. Offering fair pay, diverse duties, and public service impact—with minimal entry requirements—these roles are a smart step onto the public sector career ladder.
CLOSING DATE: 11 JULY 2025
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