Jobs · Eastern Cape · Education
Admin Officer: Project Coordination
Directorate: Executive Support
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Admin officer for project coordination at the Eastern Cape Department of Education head office in Zwelitsha. Suits people with a 3-year undergraduate qualification and 3-5 years of administration expe
- Duties include keeping a dashboard for all projects, giving advice on project management, and supporting programmes such as EPWP and school rationalisation.
- Also helps manage operational budgets and resources, and makes sure the PFMA and supply chain management rules are followed.
- Must have a 3-year undergraduate NQF 6 qualification in Public Management/Administration or another relevant SAQA-recognised qualification.
- Must have 3-5 years of relevant administration experience, plus computer, communication, minute-taking and report-writing skills.
- Knowledge of the education sector is an advantage.
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Requirements
- An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/ Administration or any other relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 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.
Duties
- Assist in the development and maintenance of an organisational dashboard for all projects.
- Assist in providing technical advisory services on Project Management principles and procedures.
- Assist providing support on development of a standard framework for DEO’s project management framework.
- Assist in providing support on the implementation of strategic initiative programmes and projects such as EPWP, School Rationalisation, ICT Roll-out and E-learning, Promotion of African languages in school etc.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilisation financial, human and physical resources, including effective asset control.
- Assist in formulating and managing operational budgets.
- Ensure the implementation of the PFMA, Supply Chain Management prescripts.
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.
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Mr. P Mtshotane Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
- View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
- 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.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
- The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
- It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
- The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
- The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
- Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
- Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
- Note:
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 179 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/232: ADMIN OFFICER: PROJECT COORDINATION REF NO: DOE96/10/2026 (X4 POSTS) Directorate: Executive Support SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Head Office - Zwelitsha REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate (3-year) undergraduate NQF 6 in Public Management/ Administration or any other relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 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. DUTIES: Assist in the development and maintenance of an organisational dashboard for all projects. Assist in providing technical advisory services on Project Management principles and procedures. Assist providing support on development of a standard framework for DEO’s project management framework. Assist in providing support on the implementation of strategic initiative programmes and projects such as EPWP, School Rationalisation, ICT Roll-out and E-learning, Promotion of African languages in school etc. Ensure effective and efficient utilisation financial, human and physical resources, including effective asset control. Assist in formulating and managing operational budgets. Ensure the implementation of the PFMA, Supply Chain Management prescripts. ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Mtshotane Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za