Whew, finally, someone’s doing something about the admin chaos in Eastern Cape schools. The Department of Education’s rolling out a massive hunt for school clerks—and honestly, it’s about time. For years, teachers out there have been drowning in paperwork, trying to juggle lesson plans, attendance, procurement, you name it—while still, you know, actually teaching. Impossible.

So now, the department’s basically saying, “Let’s get actual admin people to do the admin stuff.” Sipho Jali, the guy speaking for the department, even said it straight: teachers shouldn’t have to be superheroes just to keep things running. Imagine that. More time for teaching, less time wrestling with Excel. Wild concept.

What’s the actual gig? Entry-level admin, mostly. You’ll be that go-to person at the school who sorts out admissions, keeps tabs on attendance, files stuff (yes, actual paperwork, not just clicking around), helps with cash records, and deals with parents ringing you up about lost jerseys. You’ll answer to the principal—so, you know, don’t ghost them.

Who can apply? If you’ve got a Matric, can find your way around a computer, and don’t faint at the sight of a spreadsheet, you’re in the running. Bonus points if you’ve done office work before, but it’s not a dealbreaker. The department’s actually pushing for young people, especially folks in the neighbourhood (gotta keep it local), to throw their hats in the ring. They’re all about tackling youth unemployment, so this ticks that box too.

You’ve got till the end of July 2025 to apply, and don’t mess around—get your docs in order, certified ID, proof you finished school, all that jazz. Do it on the official department website, not some sketchy Facebook page.

And hey, the plan’s not just about filling seats. Gade, the MEC, made it clear: every clerk hired means a teacher gets to, you know, teach. That’s massive for schools, especially the rural ones where staff are already stretched thinner than a WhatsApp data bundle.

New clerks won’t just be dumped in the deep end either; they’ll get some training and digital tools to keep things consistent across the board. Finally, a move that might actually stick and not just look good on a press release.

Long story short? This whole drive might actually shake things up and make school admin suck a lot less—for everyone. About time.

School Admin Clerk x63 at Dept of Education for unskilled candidates

Department of Education is hiring School Clerks

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

(Candidates who applied previously for this position are advised to re-apply)

SALARY NOTCH: R 228 321.00 – R 268 950.00 per annum (Salary level 05)

CENTRE DISTRICT – NO. OF POSTS -REFERENCE NO.

Billy Technical – Alfred Nzo East – Ref no: DOE-SC03/06/2025

Xolobeni Technical – Alfred Nzo East – Ref no: DOE-SC04/06/2025

Zwelonke SS – Alfred Nzo East – Ref no: DOE-SC05/06/2025

Nkanji PS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC06/06/2025

Upper Mvenyane PS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC07/06/2025

Mzongwana PS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC08/06/2025

Bokamoso SPS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC08/06/2025

Niyona SPS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC10/06/2025

Moeketsi Grave SS – Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC11/06/2025

Sigidini SPS- Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC12/06/2025

Kwa-Shushu SSS -Alfred Nzo West – Ref no: DOE-SC13/06/2025

Enoch Mamba SSS – Amathole East – Ref no: DOE-SC14/06/2025

Biyana PS -Amathole East – Ref no: DOE-SC15/06/2025

Cunningham SSS -Amathole East – Ref no: DOE-SC16/06/2025

Qotongo JSS -Amathole East – Ref no: DOE-SC17/06/2025

BCM Inner City PS -Buffalo City Metro – Ref no: DOE-SC18/06/2025

St Johns Road JSS -Buffalo City Metro – Ref no: DOE-SC19/06/2025

De Vos Malan HS -Buffalo City Metro – Ref no: DOE-SC20/06/2025

Gubenxa PS – Chris Hani East – Ref no: DOE-SC21/06/2025

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Nolusapho PS -Chris Hani East – Ref no: DOE-SC22/06/2025

Zanengqele PS -Chris Hani East – Ref no: DOE-SC23/06/2025

Ngxabangu PS -Chris Hani East – Ref no: DOE-SC24/06/2025

Quluqu PS -Chris Hani East – Ref no: DOE-SC25/06/2025

Thembelihle PS -Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC26/06/2025

Inyathi HS -Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC27/06/2025

Hoër Landbouskool Marlow -Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC28/06/2025

Upper Lahlangubo PS -Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC29/06/2025

Solomon Akena PS -Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC30/06/2025

Mzamo SSS – Chris Hani West – Ref no: DOE-SC31/06/2025

Mabele JSS – Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC32/06/2025

Laeskool Burgersdorp – Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC33/06/2025

Mzimkhulu PS -Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC34/06/2025

Bishop Demont High – Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC35/06/2025

Ethembeni SS -Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC36/06/2025

Jamangile SS – Joe Gqabi – Ref no: DOE-SC37/06/2025

Sivukile PS OR Tambo Coastal – Ref no: DOE-SC38/0/2025

Port St Johns JSS OR Tambo Coastal – Ref no: DOE-SC39/06/2025

Tungweni JSS OR Tambo Coastal – Ref no: DOE-SC40/06/2025

Mvume Spring PS OR Tambo Coastal – Ref no: DOE-SC41/06/2025

Hillbrow PS OR Tambo Coastal – Ref no: DOE-SC42/06/2025

Tandanani SSS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC43/06/2025

Nohlutha JSS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC44/06/2025

Lower Mateko PS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC45/06/2025

Gabazi JSS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC46/06/2025

Jumba SSS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC47/06/2025

Mount Packard SPS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC48/06/2025

Attwell Madala HS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC49/06/2025

Dalibaso SS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC50/06/2025

Lutubeni SS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC51/06/2025

St Johns College OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC52/06/2025

Jongingwe PS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC53/06/2025

Majola PS OR Tambo Inland – Ref no: DOE-SC54/06/2025

Aeroville SS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC55/06/2025

Spandau PS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC56/06/2025

Paul Sauer HS Hostel Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC57/06/2025

Hoerskool McLachlan Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC58/06/2025

Humansdorp SS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC59/06/2025

Willowmore SS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC60/06/2025

St. Colmcile PSS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC61/06/2025

Jansenville PS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC62/06/2025

Aviation School Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC63/06/2025

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Pearston PS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC64/06/2025

Narsing Street PS Sarah Baartman – Ref no: DOE-SC65/06/2025

SKILLS: Good customer service. Proven clients focus and orientation experience. Sound interpersonal skills. Honesty and integrity. Basic Computer literacy and Numeracy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates from the local area where the position is based.

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT FIRST PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FORMER LEARNERS OF SPECIAL SCHOOLS WITH THEIR SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS.

DIRECTION TO APPLICANTS: Applications are to be hand delivered to relevant district offices as tabulated below, stating the relevant reference number to the school as indicated; applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV including at least three contactable referees, as well as copies of all qualification(s) and ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]:

Alfred Nzo East

District Director: Tel: 039 – 2510975

Address: P/B X 504 Bizana 4800

Alfred Nzo West

District Director: Tel: 039 – 2560111

Address: P/B X 9003 Matatiele 4730

Amathole East

District Director: Tel: 047- 4910647 / 48 / 49Address: P/B X 3019 Butterworth 4960Amathole West

District Director Tel: 046- 6451179

Address: P/B X 2041 Fort Beaufort 5720

Buffalo City Metro:

District Director Tel: 043-7086229

Address: P/B X 9007 E.L 5200

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Chris Hani East

District Director Tel: 047-5481097 / 99

Address: P/B X 214 Engcobo 5050

Chris Hani West

District Director Tel: 045 – 8588900

Address: P/B X 7053 Queenstown 5320

Joe Gqabi

District Director Tel: 051- 6110052 / 6342009

Address: P/B X 5026 Sterkspruit 9762

Nelson Mandela Bay

District Director Tel: 041- 4034402 / 434

Address: P/B X 3915 North End Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) 6056

OR Tambo Inland

District Director Tel: 047- 5024268 / 200

Address: P/B X 5003 Mthatha 510

OR Tambo Coastal

District Director Tel: 039 – 2536620

Address: Old Military Camp P.O. Box 5899, Port St Johns 5120

Sarah Baartman

District Director Tel: 049- 8072202

Address: P/B X 726 Graaff-Reinet 6280

APPLICATIONS:

Alright, here’s the deal: Drop your application off at the district office. Don’t forget to smack that reference number on it, the one linked to the school below (don’t ask me where, it’s somewhere in the details). You have to use the latest Z83 form—grab it from any Public Service office or just download it off that old-school gov site (http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf). Oh, and sign it! No signature? Straight to the reject pile.

Stack your application with an up-to-date CV (yes, they actually check), toss in at least two referees who will actually answer their phone, and certified copies of your qualifications, ID, and driver’s license if it’s needed. If you’re not a South African citizen or you’re rocking a permanent resident permit, you gotta attach that proof as well. Got foreign qualifications? SAQA evaluation certificate is a must—no exceptions, they’re sticklers for that.

Miss any documents? Sorry, your application’s going nowhere. They’re only chatting with people who make the shortlist, so if you don’t hear anything three months after the closing date, well, tough luck, try again next time. If they do like you, get ready for the full investigation: criminal record check, double-checking your citizenship, peeking into your finances and assets, digging through your qualifications, and grilling your previous employers.

Nailed the shortlist? You’ll be thrown into a technical test, just to see if you actually know your stuff, plus pre-employment screening—so don’t fake it. If this is your first rodeo in Public Service, you’re on probation for a year. Everyone they hire signs up for shift work, according to whatever system the department’s using.

Oh—and before you ask—applications from every racial group are welcome. But heads up, the department has got an Employment Equity Plan, so they might lean towards certain groups to hit their targets. Just being real with you.

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