Explore a wide range of entry-level government job opportunities across South Africa with competitive salaries and diverse roles in departments such as Agriculture, Employment and Labour, Forestry, Justice, and more. These DPSA internships and positions provide excellent career starts for candidates holding relevant qualifications and experience.
Available Entry-Level Government Jobs
Department of Agriculture
- Scientific Technician – Grade A
Reference: 3/3/1/29/2025
Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
Salary: R391 671 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Agricultural Science, Biological Science, Botanical Science or relevant
Experience: 3 years post-qualification technical experience
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Senior Agriculture Registration Officer
Reference: 3/3/1/37/2025
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma or B-Degree in Public Management, Administration or Office Administration (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Employer Audit Officer: IES
Reference: HR4/4/1/180
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification in Financial Accounting, BCOM Accounting, LLB, or related fields
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Client Service Officer
Reference: HR4/4/4/01/01 to HR4/4/4/01/25
Location: Multiple Labour Centres, Gauteng
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Senior Administration Clerk: Management Support Services
Reference: HR4/4/7/42 and HR4/4/7/46
Location: Secunda and Caroline Labour Centres
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Environmental Officer Production Grade A: Land Remediation Management
Reference: CWM01/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R343 842 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Environmental or Natural Sciences
Experience: Minimum 1 year in environmental management
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Biodiversity Officer Production Grade A: Biodiversity Economy
Reference: BC03/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R343 842 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Environmental Management or Natural Sciences
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Senior Communication Officer: Media and Editorial Services
Reference: CMS06/2026
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Communication, Marketing, Journalism or relevant
Experience: Minimum 1 year in communications
Closing Date: 16 February 2026
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Administrative Officer
Reference: 2026/04/GP and others
Location: Multiple Magistrate Offices
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Public Administration or Public Management
Experience: 3 years administration experience
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Principal Court Interpreter
Reference: 26/05/KZN and 26/06/KZN
Location: Port Shepstone and Ntuzuma Magistrate Courts
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
Qualification: NQF Level 4/Grade 12 and National Diploma in Legal Interpreting (NQF 5) or equivalent
Experience: 5 years court interpreting with 2 years supervisory experience
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Legal Secretary
Reference: 2026/02/GP
Location: State Attorney Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 with typing or Secretarial Certificate
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Administration Clerk (DCRS)
Reference: 2026/03/GP
Location: Garankuwa Magistrate Office
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Provisioning Administration Clerk
Reference: 26/11/FS
Location: Bloemfontein Provincial Office
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Administration Clerk
Reference: 26/07/KZN and others
Location: Multiple Magistrate Offices
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Court Interpreter
Reference: 26/10/FS and 26/11/KZN
Location: Phuthaditjhaba and Pinetown Magistrate Offices
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: 3 months practical experience preferred; driver’s license an advantage
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Registry Clerk
Reference: 26/14/FS
Location: State Attorney Bloemfontein
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Messenger
Reference: 26/12/KZN
Location: Newcastle Magistrate Office
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
Qualification: Grade 10/ABET Level 4
Closing Date: 16 February 2026 - Security Officer
Reference: 26/13/KZN
Location: Empangeni Magistrate Office
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12
Closing Date: 16 February 2026
Office of the Chief Justice
- Law Researcher
Reference: 2025/388/OCJ
Location: Western Cape Division of The High Court, Cape Town
Salary: R468 459 – R551 823 per annum
Qualification: LLB or four-year recognised legal qualification
Experience: Minimum 3 years legal research
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Senior Human Resource Information Practitioner
Reference: 2025/389/OCJ
Location: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 3 years related experience
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Judge’s Secretary
Reference: 2025/390/OCJ & 2025/391/OCJ
Locations: KwaZulu Natal Division (Durban) & Gauteng Division (Pretoria)
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Qualifications: Grade 12 and LLB or equivalent for Durban; Grade 12 for Pretoria
Experience: 1-2 years secretarial experience
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Human Resource Clerk
Reference: 2025/392/OCJ
Location: National Office, Midrand
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent; National Diploma in HR Management an advantage
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Accounting Clerk: Financial Accounting
Reference: 2026/42
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12/Matric
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Administration Officer: Construction Projects
Reference: 2026/38
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Public/Project Administration or related
Experience: Relevant office/project administration experience
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Supply Chain Officer: Tender and Contract Management
Reference: REFS/035155
Location: Johannesburg Head Office
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 plus 3-year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Financial Management or Public Management
Experience: 2-3 years relevant experience
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Department of Tourism
- HR Clerk
Reference: 1/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Experiential learning in HR an advantage
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Admin Clerk: Internal Control and Compliance
Reference: 2/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum plus 37% in lieu of service benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 with accounting as a passed subject
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Department of Traditional Affairs
- Administrative Assistant: Legal Services
Reference: 2026/02
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 plus certificate in Office Management/Secretarial Studies
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Deputy Director: Policy
Reference: 2026/01
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Law (NQF 7)
Experience: 3-5 years in legislation implementation and monitoring
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
- Deputy Director: Risk and Integrity Management
Reference: DWYPD/004/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 plus Degree in Risk Management or relevant (NQF 7)
Experience: Minimum 5 years in risk and integrity management, 3 years supervisory
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 - Government Information Technology Officer (GITO)
Reference: DWYPD/003/2026
Location: Pretoria
Salary: R1 266 741 per annum
Qualification: Degree (NQF 7) in IT, Computer Science or related
Experience: Minimum 5 years middle/senior managerial level experience
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Provincial Administration: KwaZulu Natal – Department of Health
- Facility Information Officer
Reference: AMAJ02/2026
Location: Amajuba Health District Office
Salary: R325 101 – R345 054 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent plus National Diploma/Degree in IT, MIS, Statistics or Computer Science
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Routine Health Information System
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
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