Admin Officer: Examination and Assessment
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About the role
The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring 4 Admin Officer: Examination and Assessment posts in Education District Office, based in Alfred Nzo West; Buffalo City Metro; Nelson Mandela Bay. 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: DOE40/10/2026, DOE41/10/2026, DOE42/10/2026 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 all Assessment related activities in the District for GET, FET and ABET.
- Liaise and coordinate with the province and schools on all matters of assessment and examinations.
- Assist in coordinating all Assessment and Examinations activities within the district.
- Ensure the implementation of all policies and procedures in respect of Assessment and Examinations in the district.
- Ensure the implementation of national and provincial assessment and examinations policy requirements as stipulated by National and Provincial Assessment Circulars and UMALUSI.
- This includes ensuring the implementation of the security norms and standards for examinations within the district in line with provincial and national guidelines and policy prescripts.
- Assist in coordinating the process of the distribution of all Assessment Instructions to district officials and schools.
- Forward all district applications for the appointment examination related personnel to district management and provincial head office.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilisation financial, human and physical resources, including effective asset control within the district.
- Assist in formulating and managing operational budgets.
- Assist in overseeing the safety and security (including storage and registry) of all assessment instruments/tools in the district.
- Ensure the implementation of the PFMA, Supply Chain Management prescripts.
Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/Administration as recognised by SAQA.
- At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in administration environment.
- Computer Literacy, Excellent Communication Skills, Administration Skills, People Skills, Organisational Skills, Typing and Writing Skills, Strong Leadership Skills, Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills.
- Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.