Admin Officer: Nutrition, Transport and Hostels
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 2 Admin Officer: Nutrition, Transport and Hostels posts in Education District Office, based in Buffalo City Metro; Chris Hani East. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Reference numbers to quote: DOE10/10/2026, DOE11/10/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating, monitor and report on the implementation of the school nutrition programme in the district.
- Assist to coordinate the provisioning of scholar transport services, the designation of qualifying learners and routes.
- Assist in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the provisioning of learner transport services by implementing agents.
- Coordinate the provision of hostel services at the designated schools and the planning of new services.
- Manage the allocated resources of the sub-directorate, manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates.
- Ensure timeously development and implementation of Job Descriptions, Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates.
- Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
- Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team/section produces excellent work in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
- Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager.
- Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/Administration, Logistics as recognised by SAQA.
- At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in environment.
- A Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.
- Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics.
- Computer Literacy Skills.
- Planning and organisation.
- Language.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Professionalism.
- Self-driven.
- Teamwork.
- A good knowledge and understanding of legal framework governing Human Resources.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.