SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (SECRETARIAT OF THE LOSS AND DISPOSAL COMMITTEE) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
Branch
Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate
Financial Management Services
Directorate
Security and Assets Management
Salary
R413 001 per annum. (Level 8)
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- An applicant must be in possession of a 3 years post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA;
- At least two (2) years relevant experience in the management of the loss and disposal process in Government;
- Experience in working with BAS;
- Ability to work individually and in a team;
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels;
- Knowledge of the departmental policies and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA);
- Practical knowledge of the implementation of the Treasury Regulations;
- Good communication skills (written and verbal);
- Ability to write of minutes and the develop the agendas;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Officer package;
- Relevant experience or understanding the payment process of invoices;
- Understanding the turnaround time.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving all the information on cases and relevant supporting documentation and opening a case file for each case;
- Receiving all the cases and all relevant documentation from the Loss Control Officer;
- Ensuring completeness of the agenda by reconciling reported cases;
- Including the cases in the agenda to be discussed at the Loss and Disposal Committee meeting;
- Taking minutes for every Loss and Disposal Meeting;
- Distributing minutes to all the members to enable them to take the necessary actions and provide input where necessary;
- Distributing preliminary recommendations made by the Loss and Disposal Committee to all the members to enable them to follow-up on the recommendations;
- Following-up on a weekly basis on the progress made on recommendations made by the Loss and Disposal Committee and provide feedback to the Loss Control Officer.
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Finance and Administration
Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services
Directorate: Security and Assets Management
SALARY : R413 001 per annum. (Level 8)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An applicant must be in possession of a 3 years post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; At least two (2)
years relevant experience in the management of the loss and disposal process in Government; Experience in working with BAS; Ability to work individually and
in a team; Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at various levels;
Knowledge of the departmental policies and Public Finance Management Act
(PFMA); Practical knowledge of the implementation of the Treasury
Regulations; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to write of minutes and the develop the agendas; Knowledge of Microsoft Officer
package; Relevant experience or understanding the payment process of invoices; Understanding the turnaround time.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving all the information on cases and relevant supporting documentation and opening a case file for
each case; Receiving all the cases and all relevant documentation from the
Loss Control Officer; Ensuring completeness of the agenda by reconciling reported cases; Including the cases in the agenda to be discussed at the Loss
and Disposal Committee meeting; Taking minutes for every Loss and Disposal
Meeting; Distributing minutes to all the members to enable them to take the necessary actions and provide input where necessary; Distributing preliminary
recommendations made by the Loss and Disposal Committee to all the members to enable them to follow-up on the recommendations; Following-up
on a weekly basis on the progress made on recommendations made by the
Loss and Disposal Committee and provide feedback to the Loss Control
Officer.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.