Department of Education Jobs 2026: Grade 12 Vacancies Now Open

Department of Education

The Limpopo Department of Education invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for 52 permanent Salary Level 5 vacancies available at Head Office and various district offices across Limpopo Province. These opportunities are open to applicants who meet the minimum requirements, with Grade 12 (Matric) serving as the minimum qualification for all advertised positions. Relevant qualifications in fields such as Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Fleet Management, Inventory Management, or related disciplines will be an added advantage for selected posts.

The advertised vacancies include Human Resource Clerk, Registry Clerk, Administrative Clerk: Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM), Administrative Clerk: Security and Facilities Management, Administrative Clerk: Fleet Management Services, Administrative Clerk: Asset Management Services, SCM Clerk: Acquisition Management, SCM Clerk: Purchases, and Accounting Clerk: Financial Administration. Successful candidates will receive a salary ranging from R237,453 to R279,708 per annum (Salary Level 5), together with the benefits applicable to qualifying public servants.

Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 application form together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applicants are encouraged to submit applications online through the Limpopo Department of Education e-Recruitment portal or hand-deliver them to the relevant Head Office or District Office. The closing date for applications is 24 July 2026 at 16:00, and late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Available Positions

The Limpopo Department of Education is recruiting for the following permanent Salary Level 5 positions:

  1. Human Resource Clerk: Conditions of Service – 12 Posts
  2. Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Provisioning – 8 Posts
  3. Registry Clerk – 9 Posts
  4. SCM Clerk: Purchases – 2 Posts
  5. SCM Clerk: Acquisition Management – 5 Posts
  6. Administrative Clerk: Asset Management Services – 2 Posts
  7. Administrative Clerk: Fleet Management Services – 3 Posts
  8. Administrative Clerk: Security and Facilities Management – 5 Posts
  9. Accounting Clerk: Financial Administration – 2 Posts
  10. Administrative Clerk: Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) – 4 Posts

Total Number of Posts: 52

Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Salary Level 5).

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should complete the prescribed Z83 application form, attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), and submit their applications online through the Limpopo Department of Education e-Recruitment portal or hand-deliver them to the relevant Head Office or District Office before the closing date of 24 July 2026 at 16:00. Applicants must ensure that the correct reference number is quoted on the application form, as late, incomplete, or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered.

Name of Post: Human Resource Clerk, Conditions of Services
  • Number of Posts: 12
  • Sub-Directorate: Corporate Management
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Vhembe West District – Ref No: LDOE 131/06/2026
  • Capricorn North District × 3 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 132/06/2026
  • Mopani East District – Ref No: LDOE 133/06/2026
  • Sekhukhune East × 3 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 134/06/2026
  • Vhembe East District × 4 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 135/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Public Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of Public Service regulations, policies and legislation.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Provide personnel administration clerical support services.
  • Administer conditions of service and employee benefits for Employment of Educators and Public Service Act staff.
  • Administer termination of service for Employment of Educators and Public Service Act staff.

Name of Post: Human Resource Clerk, Human Resource Provisioning
  • Number of Posts: 8
  • Sub-Directorate: Corporate Management
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Vhembe West District – Ref No: LDOE 136/06/2026
  • Vhembe East District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 137/06/2026
  • Capricorn North District – Ref No: LDOE 138/06/2026
  • Mopani East District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 139/06/2026
  • Sekhukhune East × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 140/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Public Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of Public Service regulations, policies and legislation.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Provide personnel administration clerical support services.
  • Administer Human Resource Provisioning services for Employment of Educators and Public Service Act staff.
  • Facilitate the recruitment process.
  • Facilitate transfers and translations.
  • Facilitate secondments.

Name of Post: Registry Clerk
  • Number of Posts: 9
  • Division: Records Management
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Vhembe East District × 3 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 141/06/2026
  • Capricorn North District × 3 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 142/06/2026
  • Mopani East District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 143/06/2026
  • Vhembe West District – Ref No: LDOE 144/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Management or Archives will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills (Registry Clerk)
  • Knowledge of Public Service regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Provide records management/registry services.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Render an effective filing and record management service.

Name of Post: SCM Clerk: Purchases
  • Number of Posts: 2
  • Sub-Division: Acquisition, Purchases & Stores
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centre
  • Vhembe West District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDoE 145/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in the Finance/SCM field will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Data capturing.
  • Collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge of SCM regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Render purchases management clerical support.
  • Render purchases management services.
  • Render stores services.

Name of Post: SCM Clerk: Acquisition Management
  • Number of Posts: 5
  • Sub-Division: Acquisition, Purchases & Stores
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Mopani West District – Ref No: LDOE 146/06/2026
  • Mopani East District – Ref No: LDOE 147/06/2026
  • Vhembe West District – Ref No: LDOE 148/06/2026
  • Sekhukhune South District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDOE 149/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in the Finance/SCM field will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Data capturing.
  • Collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge of SCM regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion processes.
  • Write bid invitations.
  • Request and receive quotations.
  • Place orders.
  • Issue and receive bid documents.

Name of Post: Administrative Clerk: Asset Management Services
  • Number of Posts: 2
  • Sub-Division: Assets & Fleet Management Services
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Sekhukhune East District – Ref No: LDOE 150/06/2026
  • Mopani East District – Ref No: LDOE 151/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric.
  • A qualification in Finance/SCM will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Data capturing.
  • Collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge of SCM regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Allocate assets as per purchasing request.
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
  • Conduct asset verification in line with asset management policy and procedures.
  • Render disposal service of assets for the Fund.

Name of Post: Administrative Clerk, Fleet Management Services
  • Number of Posts: 3
  • Sub-Division: Assets & Fleet Management Services
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Mopani West District – Ref No: LDOE 152/06/2026
  • Capricorn North District – Ref No: LDOE 153/06/2026
  • Sekhukhune South District – Ref No: LDOE 154/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Fleet Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Data capturing.
  • Collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge of SCM regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Provide secretariat services in the fleet management services.
  • Render support service in the maintenance and repair of fleet.
  • Provide record keeping of all fleet documents/records.

Name of Post: Administrative Clerk, Security and Facilities Management
  • Number of Posts: 5
  • Sub-Division: Security and Facilities Management
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Mopani West District – Ref No: LDOE 155/06/2026
  • Mopani East District – Ref No: LDOE 156/06/2026
  • Capricorn North District – Ref No: LDOE 157/06/2026
  • Sekhukhune South District – Ref No: LDOE 158/06/2026
  • Waterberg District – Ref No: LDOE 159/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A relevant NQF Level 6 qualification will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of Public Service regulations, policies and legislations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
Duties
  • Handle security and facilities management services.
  • Handle and administer security measures including access control.
  • Handle and facilitate office accommodation in line with policies and procedures.

Name of Post: Accounting Clerk, Financial Administration
  • Number of Posts: 2
  • Division: Financial Administration
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Capricorn North District – Ref No: LDOE 160/06/2026
  • Mopani East District – Ref No: LDOE 161/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Finance will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of Finance policies, legislations and Treasury Regulations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
  • Treasury Regulations.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Planning and Organizing skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Accounting skills.
Duties
  • Provide secretariat support for financial administration and reporting services.
  • Verify financial vouchers/invoices before payments are made.

Name of Post: Administrative Clerk, Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM)
  • Number of Posts: 4
  • Division: LTSM
  • Post Status: Permanent
  • Salary Level: 05
  • Salary Notch: R237,453.00 per annum
  • Salary Range: R237,453.00 p.a. – R279,708.00 p.a.
Centres
  • Sekhukhune South District × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDoE 162/06/2026
  • Head Office × 2 Posts – Ref No: LDoE 577/06/2026
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
  • A qualification in Inventory Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Knowledge of Finance policies, legislations and Treasury Regulations.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Functional computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).
  • Treasury Regulations.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Planning and Organizing skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
Duties
  • Administer LTSM services for schools.
  • Capture and compile requisitions from schools.
  • Provide record keeping on retrieval and retention of LTSM.
  • Compile reports.

Closing Date: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 16:00.

How to Apply

Applicants who prefer to submit manual applications may hand-deliver them to the Head Office or the relevant District Office where the advertised post is based.

Postal & Physical Address

Head Office
Postal Address: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700.
Physical Address: 113 Biccard Street, Records Management Directorate – Office No. H03 (Registry), Polokwane.

Capricorn North Education District
Postal Address: The District Director, Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700.
Physical Address: Corner Blaauwberg and Yster Street, Ladanna, Polokwane.

Capricorn South Education District
Postal Address: The District Director, Private Bag X03, Chueniespoort, 0745.
Physical Address: Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo.

Sekhukhune South Education District
Postal Address: The Acting District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737.
Physical Address: Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo.

Sekhukhune East Education District
Postal Address: The Acting District Director, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150.
Physical Address: 83 Aloe Street, Stand No. 2314 Extension 4, Aloeridge West, Burgersfort.

Mopani East Education District
Postal Address: The District Director, Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826.
Physical Address: Old Parliament Building, Giyani.

Mopani West Education District
Postal Address: The District Director, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850.
Physical Address: 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen.

Vhembe East Education District
Postal Address: The Acting District Director, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970.
Physical Address: Block D, Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou.

Vhembe West Education District
Postal Address: The District Director, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970.
Physical Address: Old Parliament Building, Makwarela.

Mogalakwena Education District
Postal Address: The Acting District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626.
Physical Address: 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng.

Waterberg Education District
Postal Address: The Acting District Director, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 0510.
Physical Address: 84 Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle.

NOTE:

The Limpopo Department of Education invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill various vacant Salary Level 5 positions within the department. Full details of the available posts are contained in Annexure A of the official circular.

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 Application for Employment Form, which is available from all Government Departments and Institutions. Applicants can also download the form from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website at www.dpsa.gov.za or the Department of Employment and Labour website at www.labour.gov.za.

The new Z83 form must be completed in full and signed by the applicant before submission. Applicants are required to complete all sections in Part A, Part C and Part D. In Part B, every field must be completed except that South African applicants do not need to provide passport numbers. Applicants who answer “No” to the question regarding conducting business with the State or being a director of a company doing business with the State may leave blank or indicate “Not Applicable” for the follow-up question asking whether they will relinquish such business interests upon appointment to the Public Service. Applicants whose professions do not require official registration may also leave the registration section blank.

Where there is insufficient space in Parts E, F and G of the Z83 form, applicants may indicate “Refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)” or “See Attached”, provided that a detailed CV is attached containing all the required information. The CV forms part of the application and applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete. Questions relating to conditions that may prevent re-appointment in Part F must be answered. Applicants must also ensure that the correct reference number of the post they are applying for is entered in the “Reference Number” section of the Z83 form.

Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s licence, where required, do not have to be submitted with the application. These documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates on the day of the interview.

All shortlisted applicants will undergo a Technical Competency Exercise Test together with an oral interview. The competency test is designed to assess candidates’ practical skills in using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Applicants who obtained qualifications outside South Africa are responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and must provide proof of such evaluation when required.

Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete two pre-entry assessments. One assessment will be a practical exercise, while the second will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment in accordance with the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, effective from 1 April 2024.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a performance agreement and an oath of secrecy with the Department. All appointments are subject to personal suitability checks, including criminal record checks, credit record checks, security vetting, verification of educational qualifications and reference checks. Recommended candidates will therefore be subjected to security clearance before appointment.

The Limpopo Department of Education reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions. Appointment decisions will also be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

Candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests in accordance with the applicable legislation and Public Service prescripts.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 July 2026 at 16:00. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Failure to comply with the application requirements will result in disqualification.

Applications should preferably be submitted online through the Limpopo Department of Education e-Recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. Applicants must first register on the website before they can submit an application.

Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to the Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Education, Private Bag X9489, Polokwane, 0700, or submitted at 113 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Records Management Directorate, Office H03 (Registry). Applications for district-based positions must be submitted to the relevant Education District Offices listed in Annexure B of the advertisement.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive any communication within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Should an applicant require reasons for the administrative decision, they may request such reasons within 90 days in terms of Section 5(1) and (2) of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000). Applications submitted to the incorrect address will not be considered.

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