Explore a wide range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various South African government departments. These vacancies offer competitive salaries and valuable experience in fields such as administration, technical assistance, human resources, and more. Ideal for candidates with Grade 12 certificates and relevant qualifications, these positions are perfect for those seeking to start or advance their careers in the public sector.
Available Internships and Entry-Level Jobs
Department of Agriculture
- General Technical Assistant – Reference: 3/3/1/55/2025, Salary: R269 499 p.a. (Level 06), Location: Gauteng (Pretoria, Roodeplaat), Qualification: Grade 12 with Life Sciences (Biology) and Mathematics Literacy, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Administration Clerk – Reference: 3/3/1/56/2025, Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 5), Location: Gauteng (Pretoria), Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
Department of Basic Education
- Senior Provisioning Administrative Officer – Reference: DBE/16/2026, Salary: R397 116 p.a., Location: Pretoria, Qualification: NQF Level 6 or equivalent, 2 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Department of Defence
- Personnel Official: Production – Reference: DCMWC/04/07/26/02, Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 5), Location: Western Cape (Simons’ Town), Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent, HR experience advantageous, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Administration Clerk: Production – Reference: DCMWC/04/07/26/03, Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 5), Location: Western Cape (Simons’ Town), Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent, HR experience advantageous, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
Department of Employment and Labour
- Client Service Officer: COID Services – Reference: HR4/4/5/6, Salary: R269 499 p.a., Location: Ladysmith Labour Centre, Qualification: Grade 12, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services – Reference: HR4/4/5/5, Salary: R269 499 p.a., Location: Ladysmith Labour Centre, Qualification: Grade 12/Matric, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Client Service Officer: Paymaster – References: HR4/4/5/01 to HR4/4/5/46, Salary: R269 499 p.a., Various Labour Centres and Satellite Offices, Qualification: Grade 12/Senior Certificate, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Provisioning Administrative Clerk – Reference: HR4/4/8/966, Salary: R228 321 p.a., Location: Free State Provincial Office, Qualification: Matric with Commercial Subjects, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services – References: HR4/4/5/7 and HR4/4/5/8, Salary: R228 321 p.a., Locations: Newcastle and Dundee Labour Centres, Qualification: Matric/Senior Certificate, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
- Receptionist-Switchboard Operator – Reference: HR4/4/3/1RSO/UIF, Salary: R193 359 p.a., Location: UIF, Pretoria, Qualification: Grade 12, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Exam Officer – References: CJC/ALE/007/2026, CJC/LAN/008/2026, CJC/PT/009/2026, CJC/SMT/010/026, Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 07), Locations: Alexandra, Langlaagte, Parktown, Smit Street, Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Education/Administration, 1-2 years experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Campus Administrator – References: CJC/CAD/011/2026, CJC/CAD/012/2026, Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 07), Locations: Alexandra and Langlaagte Campuses, Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Office Management or related, 3 years experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Drivers – References: CJC/ALE/013/2026, CJC/SMT/014/2026, CJC/RIV/015/2026, CJC/PKT/016/2026, Salary: R193 359 p.a. (Level 02), Locations: Alexandra, Smit, Riverlea, Parktown, Qualification: Grade 10 and valid code 08 driver’s license, 7-12 months experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Cleaner Supervisor – References: CJC/CS/017/2026, CJC/CS/018/2026, Salary: R193 359 p.a. (Level 04), Locations: Riverlea and Smit Street Campuses, Qualification: Grade 12, 1-2 years supervisor experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Data Capturer – Reference: CJC/DAT/019/2026, Salary: R193 359 p.a. (Level 04), Location: Riverlea Campus, Qualification: Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Handyman – References: CJC/HDM/020/2026, CJC/HDM/021/2026, Salary: R163 680 p.a. (Level 03), Locations: Ellis Park and Alexandra Campuses, Qualification: Grade 12 and trade certificate, 0-6 months experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Cleaners – Reference: CJC/CLE/022/2024, Salary: R138 486 p.a. (Level 02), Location: Central Office, Qualification: ABET/Grade 10, Cleaning experience advantageous, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
- Groundsman – Reference: CJC/GA/023/2026, Salary: R138 486 p.a. (Level 02), Location: Central Office, Qualification: ABET/Grade 10, Gardening experience advantageous, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
- Senior Labour Relations – Reference: Q9/2026/24, Salary: R397 116 p.a. (Level 8), Location: Pretoria (National Office), Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR or Labour Relations, 3-5 years experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Secretary – Reference: 2025/419/OCJ, Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 05), Location: Mpumalanga Provincial Service Centre, Qualification: Grade 12, No experience required, Closing Date: 16 March 2026
- Administration Clerk – Reference: 2026/05/MP, Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a., Location: Magistrate Office Middelburg, Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent, Closing Date: 16 March 2026
- Court Interpreter – References: 2026/01/MP, 2026/02/MP, 2026/03/MP, Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a., Locations: Magistrate Offices Bethal, Mbombela, Qualification: NQF Level 4/Grade 12, Closing Date: 16 March 2026
- Telecom Operator – Reference: 2026/07/MP, Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 p.a., Location: Magistrate Office Mbombela, Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent, Closing Date: 16 March 2026
- Security Officer – Reference: 2026/06/MP, Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 p.a., Location: Magistrate Office Middelburg, Qualification: Grade 12, Closing Date: 16 March 2026
National School of Government
- Team Assistant: Outcomes and Impact – Reference: NSG 04/2026, Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 7), Location: Pretoria, Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor’s (NQF 6), 1-2 years administrative experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
- Administrator: Executive Support – Reference: NSG 07/2026, Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 5), Location: Pretoria, Qualification: Grade 12, No experience required, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
- Driver – Reference: NSG 06/2026, Salary: R193 359 p.a. (Level 4), Location: Pretoria, Qualification: Grade 10 and valid code 08 license, 7-12 months experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
- Secretary – Reference: NSG 05/2026, Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 7), Location: Pretoria, Qualification: Tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Office or Public Administration, 1-2 years experience, Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Department of Small Business Development
- Personal Aide – Reference: C1/B/2026, Salary: R228 321 p.a., Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria, Qualification: NQF 5 in Office Management/Administration, 1-2 years experience assisting persons with disabilities, Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
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