About the Role
The Department of Education is seeking a dedicated Admin Officer: Project Coordination to join their Head Office in Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape. This vital role contributes significantly to the public service by supporting various educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of education in South Africa. The Admin Officer will help develop and maintain an organizational dashboard for tracking projects, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to benefit communities across the province.
In a time when education is at the forefront of national development, this position plays a crucial part in supporting strategic initiatives such as the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), School Rationalisation, and the promotion of African languages in schools. By coordinating projects and providing technical advisory services, this role helps shape the educational landscape, making a meaningful impact on future generations.
About the Department
The Department of Education is committed to providing quality education for all South Africans. Its mission is to ensure that every learner has access to a conducive learning environment and the necessary resources to succeed. Working in this department means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving educational outcomes and promoting lifelong learning opportunities across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the development and maintenance of an organizational dashboard for all projects.
- Provide technical advisory services on project management principles and procedures.
- Support the development of a standard framework for the department’s project management practices.
- Aid in the implementation of strategic initiative programmes, including EPWP and ICT Roll-out.
- Ensure efficient use of financial, human, and physical resources, along with effective asset control.
- Assist in formulating and managing operational budgets.
- Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management prescripts.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative environment.
- Strong computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
- Proficient administration, organizational, typing, and writing skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities and basic financial recording skills.
- Knowledge of the education sector is an advantage.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
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.
Job 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.
