Registry Clerk Vacancy at the Department of Education – Apply by 18 May 2026
The Department of Education is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Registry Clerk position based at the Head Office in Bloemfontein. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are interested in administrative work, records management, filing systems, and registry services within the public sector.
Department of Education Registry Clerk Job Details
Position: Registry Clerk
Department: Department of Education
Directorate: Physical Resource Planning and Property Management Directorate
Sub Directorate: Property Management
Reference Number: PS03/2026/15
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Head Office, Bloemfontein
Closing Date: 18 May 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 4 qualification, Grade 12, or an equivalent qualification
- Good communication skills
- Basic administrative and clerical skills
- Ability to handle enquiries professionally
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage documents, files, and correspondence accurately
- Basic understanding of filing and record management systems will be an advantage
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing efficient registry and records management support. Duties include:
- Providing registry counter services
- Attending to clients and assisting with enquiries
- Handling telephone and other registry-related enquiries
- Receiving and registering hand-delivered mail and files
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Receiving, sorting, registering, and dispatching mail
- Distributing notices related to registry matters
- Opening and closing files according to the record classification system
- Filing, storing, tracing, and retrieving documents and files manually and electronically
- Completing index cards for all files
- Operating office machines related to registry functions
- Updating registers daily
- Processing documents for archiving and disposal
Why This Job Is a Good Opportunity
The Registry Clerk position at the Department of Education offers a stable public service career opportunity for applicants who are detail-oriented and enjoy administrative work. The role is important because it supports proper document control, record keeping, and efficient communication within the department.
Candidates who are organised, reliable, and able to work with confidential records are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Enquiries
For enquiries about this vacancy, applicants may contact:
Mr Moeti
Telephone: 051 404 9292
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications using the new Z83 application form and quote the correct reference number: PS03/2026/15.
Applications must be addressed to:
The Director: Human Resource Administration
Department of Education
Bloemfontein
9300
Hand-delivered applications may be submitted at:
Old Saambou Building, Ground Floor
Corner of Charlotte Maxeke and Aliwal Street
Bloemfontein
Box at Security
Electronic applications are also accepted through the department’s online recruitment system.
Important Application Reminder
Applicants must ensure that the reference number PS03/2026/15 is clearly quoted on the Z83 application form and on the envelope when submitting a physical application.
Late applications may not be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 18 May 2026.
