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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION VACANCIES
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
APPLICATIONS : Please submit your application, quoting the relevant reference number on your Z83 application as well as on the envelope to: The Director: Human Resource Administration, Department of Education, Bloemfontein, 9300. (Old Saambou Building, Ground Floor, corner Charlotte Maxeke and Aliwal Street – Box at Security and or Private Bag X20565, Bloemfontein, 9300). or: e-mail to the email address linked to the post as stated below. Regarding e-mailed applications: Applications must be submitted as a single document/One Attachment To the e-mail address specified for each position. (kindly note that e-mailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb). It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted. CV should not be more than 3 pages.
CLOSING DATE : 22 October 2025
NOTE : It is the intention to promote representativity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of people with disabilities will receive preference. Applicants must apply using the NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application form for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. Please ensure to complete ALL fields on the new Z83 application form. A recent comprehensive, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of training, experience, competencies, and previous employment record as well as the names and telephone numbers of three persons willing to act as referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must only submit the Z83 and curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification, sexual offenders register and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Separate applications must be submitted for every vacancy. N.B: Please note that: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered (applications posted, couriered, and received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered). The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, e-mailed or hand delivered timeously. Failure to comply with the procedure outlined above, will lead to an application being rejected. Applicants are requested to complete the new Z83 form properly which must be authenticated by a signature and initialled on both pages and clearly quoting the relevant REF NO number for each post applied for. Applicants are informed that applications, copies of qualifications and CVs will not be returned; Applicants who terminated their services with voluntary severance packages may not apply; salary progression on the salary scales is subject to performance assessment; The FSDoE reserves the right not to fill advertised positions. It is expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the Free State Department of Education. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA residents/permanent residents will submit proof only when shortlisted. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application has been unsuccessful. Please note it might be expected of short-listed applicants to complete a project/practical exercise. Successful candidates on level 13 and higher must undergo a Competency test and Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Services posts is compulsory. Introduction and general measures: NB: as of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service have to be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants.
NOTE : It is the intention to promote representativity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of people with disabilities will receive preference. Applicants must apply using the NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application form for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. Please ensure to complete ALL fields on the new Z83 application form. A recent comprehensive, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing, inter alia, a complete chronological record of training, experience, competencies, and previous employment record as well as the names and telephone numbers of three persons willing to act as referees. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must only submit the Z83 and curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship verification, financial records, qualification verification, sexual offenders register and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Separate applications must be submitted for every vacancy. N.B: Please note that: Incomplete and late applications will not be considered (applications posted, couriered, and received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered). The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, e-mailed or hand delivered timeously. Failure to comply with the procedure outlined above, will lead to an application being rejected. Applicants are requested to complete the new Z83 form properly which must be authenticated by a signature and initialled on both pages and clearly quoting the relevant REF NO number for each post applied for. Applicants are informed that applications, copies of qualifications and CVs will not be returned; Applicants who terminated their services with voluntary severance packages may not apply; salary progression on the salary scales is subject to performance assessment; The FSDoE reserves the right not to fill advertised positions. It is expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place determined by the Free State Department of Education. It is the applicants’ responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Non-RSA residents/permanent residents will submit proof only when shortlisted. Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their application has been unsuccessful. Please note it might be expected of short-listed applicants to complete a project/practical exercise. Successful candidates on level 13 and higher must undergo a Competency test and Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Services posts is compulsory. Introduction and general measures: NB: as of 1st July 2006, all new appointments in the public service have to be part of the Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) in order to qualify for a Government Medical Subsidy. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted applicants.
OTHER POSTS
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER REF NO: PS7/2025/01
MEC Administrative Support Sub Directorate
SALARY : R896 436 – R1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), (All-inclusive annual salary package) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs. The department will determine the salary notch based on years’ experience post professional registration.
CENTRE : Bloemfontein: Mec Office
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant B Degree or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. (NQF Level 7). Minimum of 5 years’ experience post qualification and a Valid Driver’s license.
DUTIES : Manage the support service of the office. Manage Registry counter service. Attend to clients. manage telephonic and other enquiries received. Manage the receiving and registering of delivered mail/files. Manage the incoming and outgoing correspondence. Manage the receiving, sorting, registering and dispatching of all mail. Manage the Distribution of notices on registry issues. Manage all the following tasks: Render an effective filing and record management service. Opening and closing files according to record classification system. Filing, storage, tracing (electronical and manual) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Update register on a daily basis. Process documents for archiving and disposal. Be in charge of the Driver and manage all the tasks of the driver as mentioned here: Collect and deliver documents internal and external. Collect and deliver mail to and from the Post Office. Transport employees. Collect and deliver office equipment. Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition at all times. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbook with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled. Manage the food aide service in the office of the MEC.
ENQUIRIES : MR Tseeke Tel No: (051) 404 8411
APPLICATIONS : erecruitment2@fseducation.gov.za
REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: PS7/2025/02
MEC Administrative Support Sub Directorate
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : MEC: Head Office: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
DUTIES : Provide Registry counter service. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive, sort, register and dispatch all mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management service. Opening and closing files according to record classification system. Filing, storage, tracing (electronical and manual) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Update register on a daily basis. Process documents for archiving and disposal.
ENQUIRIES : MR Tseeke Tel No: (051) 404 8411
APPLICATIONS : erecruitment3@fseducation.gov.za
DRIVER/MESSENGER REF NO: PS7/2024/03
MEC Administrative Support Sub Directorate
SALARY : R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : MEC: Head Office: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. Valid Driver’s license with PDP.
DUTIES : Collect and deliver documents internal and external. Collect and deliver mail to and from the Post Office. Transport employees. Collect and deliver office equipment. Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle is in the best condition at all times. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbook with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
ENQUIRIES : MR Tseeke Tel No: (051) 404 8411
APPLICATIONS : erecruitment4@fseducation.gov.za
FOOD SERVICE AID REF NO: PS7/2024/04
MEC Administrative Support Sub Directorate
SALARY : R138 486 – R163 131.per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : MEC: Head Office: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS : ABET or equivalent qualification.
DUTIES : Preparing and serving food, preparing snacks, meals and beverages, portioning and serving, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to hygiene and safety standards, assist with stock control.
ENQUIRIES : MR Tseeke Tel No: (051) 404 8411