Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/179 · Ref A6/119
SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: S/DIR: ECD CENTRES – CONDITIONAL GRANT (SUPPORT SYSTEMS E-CARES)
Mpumalanga Department of Education
- CentreHead Office, Mbombela
- ProvinceMpumalanga
Closing date: 24 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 8
- Circular Post
- 33/179
- Reference number
- A6/119
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Education
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Centre
- Head Office, Mbombela
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Closing date
- 8 October 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education.
The listed centre is Head Office, Mbombela.
Applications close on 8 October 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or related field.
- Experience supporting system rollouts, training, or user support (preferably in education or ECD).
- Computer literacy and confidence working with digital systems.
- Willingness to travel within the district and work directly with users on-site.
- Strong computer literacy (MS Office, online systems, data entry platforms).
- Practical experience using information systems or databases.
- Intermediate data analysis and reporting skills.
- Training facilitation and user support skills.
- Document management and verification.
- Strong computer and digital literacy skills, with the ability to confidently use multiple systems and applications.
- Data analysis and reporting skills at an intermediate level, including identifying trends, gaps, and inconsistencies.
- Training facilitation and user support skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and practical manner.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to operational and system-related challenges.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills suited to engagement with district officials and ECD service providers.
- 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
Duties
- Provide first-line support to district officials and ECD centres on eCares usage, data capture, and troubleshooting.
- Provide technical support to users with data collection, document uploads, enrolment updates, and system transactions.
- Escalate unresolved technical issues to provincial or national support structures where required.
- Support continuous improvement of training approaches based on user feedback and district user needs.
- Promote a culture of data use, learning, and accountability within district ECD structures.
- Provide data management and maintenance support to district users.
Enquiries
Mr. EK Siwela Tel No: (013) 766 5922
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department.
- Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only.
- Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan.
- Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.
- The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.
- All short-listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.
- 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. Enquiries should be directed to 013 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa – HR Recruitment. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 33/179 : SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: S/DIR: ECD CENTRES – CONDITIONAL GRANT (SUPPORT SYSTEMS E-CARES) REF NO: A6/119
(3 Year Contract Post)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or related field. Experience supporting system
rollouts, training, or user support (preferably in education or ECD). Computer literacy and confidence working with digital systems. Willingness to travel
within the district and work directly with users on-site. Strong computer literacy
(MS Office, online systems, data entry platforms). Practical experience using information systems or databases. Intermediate data analysis and reporting
skills. Training facilitation and user support skills. Document management and verification. Strong computer and digital literacy skills, with the ability to
confidently use multiple systems and applications. Data analysis and reporting skills at an intermediate level, including identifying trends, gaps, and
inconsistencies. Training facilitation and user support skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and practical manner. Problem-solving
and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to operational and system-related challenges. Effective verbal and written
communication skills suited to engagement with district officials and ECD service providers. 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.
DUTIES : Provide first-line support to district officials and ECD centres on eCares usage, data capture, and troubleshooting. Provide technical support to users with data
collection, document uploads, enrolment updates, and system transactions.
Escalate unresolved technical issues to provincial or national support structures where required. Support continuous improvement of training
approaches based on user feedback and district user needs. Promote a culture of data use, learning, and accountability within district ECD structures. Provide
data management and maintenance support to district users.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. EK Siwela Tel No: (013) 766 5922
(3 Year Contract Post)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : Relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or related field. Experience supporting system
rollouts, training, or user support (preferably in education or ECD). Computer literacy and confidence working with digital systems. Willingness to travel
within the district and work directly with users on-site. Strong computer literacy
(MS Office, online systems, data entry platforms). Practical experience using information systems or databases. Intermediate data analysis and reporting
skills. Training facilitation and user support skills. Document management and verification. Strong computer and digital literacy skills, with the ability to
confidently use multiple systems and applications. Data analysis and reporting skills at an intermediate level, including identifying trends, gaps, and
inconsistencies. Training facilitation and user support skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and practical manner. Problem-solving
and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to operational and system-related challenges. Effective verbal and written
communication skills suited to engagement with district officials and ECD service providers. 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.
DUTIES : Provide first-line support to district officials and ECD centres on eCares usage, data capture, and troubleshooting. Provide technical support to users with data
collection, document uploads, enrolment updates, and system transactions.
Escalate unresolved technical issues to provincial or national support structures where required. Support continuous improvement of training
approaches based on user feedback and district user needs. Promote a culture of data use, learning, and accountability within district ECD structures. Provide
data management and maintenance support to district users.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. EK Siwela Tel No: (013) 766 5922