Department of Health Internships 2026 – Administrative & Support Roles South Africa

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has announced a variety of exciting entry-level job opportunities across several government departments in South Africa. These positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, providing a great chance for candidates seeking stable careers in public service. Opportunities span the Department of Health, Department of Higher Education and Training, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, and the Office of the Chief Justice.

Available Entry-Level Positions

Department of Health Jobs

  • Administrative Officer (Ref: NDOH 10/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R325 101 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 12 and Bachelor’s degree (NQF 6) in Office Administration, Management, Business or Public Administration; minimum 2 years administration experience.
  • Human Resource Clerk (Supervisor) (Ref: NDOH 7/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R325 101 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 12 and PERSAL Introduction course; at least 3 years HR experience.
  • Supply Chain Clerk (Production) (Ref: NDOH 21/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R228 321 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF4); supply chain experience advantageous.
  • Administration Clerk (Production) (Refs: NDOH 11/2026, NDOH 16/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R228 321 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF4); experience in office administration or finance/payroll environment preferred.
  • Switchboard Operator (Ref: NDOH 22/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R193 359 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF4).
  • Supervisor: Cleaning Services (Ref: NDOH 15/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R193 359 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: ABET level 4 (Grade 9); minimum 2 years cleaning services experience.
  • Messenger (Ref: NDOH 14/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R138 486 per annum plus benefits
    Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent (NQF level 2).

Department of Higher Education and Training Jobs

  • Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development (Ref: LEPTVET 01/2026) – Central Office
    Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09), excluding benefits
    Requirements: Matric or NCV Level 4 plus recognized Diploma (NQF 6) in HR Management/Public Management; minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
  • Assistant Director: Internal Audit and Risk Management (Ref: LEPTVET 02/2026) – Central Office
    Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09), excluding benefits
    Requirements: Senior Certificate or NCV Level 4 plus Diploma in Internal Auditing (NQF 6); minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
  • Senior Quality Management Officer (Ref: LEPTVET 04/2026) – Central Office
    Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08), excluding benefits
    Requirements: Matric or NCV Level 4 plus three-year Diploma in Quality Management/Internal Audit (NQF 6); minimum 3 years experience.
  • Placement Officer (Ref: P.O/03/02/2026) – Central Office, Mafikeng Town
    Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07), excluding benefits
    Requirements: Senior Certificate or equivalent plus Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6) in Business Administration, Public Management or related field; 1-2 years relevant experience.
  • Human Resource Clerk (Ref: LEPTVET 06/2026) – Central Office
    Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05), excluding benefits
    Requirements: Matric or NCV Level 4 plus recognized Diploma (NQF 6) in HR Management/Public Management; minimum 1 year experience preferred.

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Jobs

  • Legal Admin Officer (MR1) (Ref: DPWI 13/02/2026) – Bhisho
    Salary: R252 855 per annum (OSD)
    Requirements: National Senior Certificate and LLB or as determined by Minister; no postgraduate legal experience required.
  • Secretary to the Director: Court Operations (Ref: 2025/408/OCJ) – North West Provincial Service Centre
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
  • Administration Clerk (DRCS) (Ref: 2025/409/OCJ) – North West Division of The High Court: Mmabatho
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF4); no experience required.
  • Assistant Librarian (Ref: 2025/410/OCJ) – Supreme Court Of Appeal, Bloemfontein
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Requirements: Grade 12; relevant experience advantageous.
  • Typist (Refs: 2025/411/OCJ, 2025/412/OCJ) – Eastern Cape and North West Divisions
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
    Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
  • Usher Messenger (Refs: 2025/413/OCJ, 2025/414/OCJ) – Gauteng and Eastern Cape Divisions
    Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
    Requirements: ABET or equivalent (NQF 4), Grade 12 preferred; no experience required.
  • Court Interpreter (Refs: 43/26EC, 44/26EC) – Magistrate Offices in East London and Ngqeleni
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
    Requirements: NQF Level 4/Grade 12; practical experience advantageous.
  • Accounting Clerk (Ref: 52/26EC) – Provincial Office, East London
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Human Resource Officer (Ref: 51/26EC) – Provincial Office, East London
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Administration Clerk (Refs: 12/2026/WC, 45/26EC) – Magistrate Offices: Vredenburg, Graaff-Reinet
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Messenger (Refs: 46/26EC, 47/26EC) – Magistrate Offices: Peddie, Tabankulu
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 10 or ABET Level 4.
  • Telecom Operator (Refs: 10/2026/WCX, 53/26EC) – Magistrate Office: Paarl, Master of The High Court: Grahamstown
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Security Officer (Ref: 11/2026/WC) – Magistrate Office, Goodwood
    Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum
    Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.

Office of the Chief Justice Jobs

  • Typist (Refs: 2025/411/OCJ, 2025/412/OCJ) – Eastern Cape and North West Divisions
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
    Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
  • Usher Messenger (Refs: 2025/413/OCJ, 2025/414/OCJ) – Gauteng and Eastern Cape Divisions
    Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
    Requirements: ABET or equivalent (NQF 4), Grade 12 preferred; no experience required.
  • Assistant Librarian (Ref: 2025/410/OCJ) – Supreme Court Of Appeal, Bloemfontein
    Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Requirements: Grade 12; relevant experience advantageous.
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