Department of Defence Internships 2026 – Administration & Support Roles South Africa

The Department of Defence is offering a range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various Air Force Bases in South Africa. These positions provide competitive salaries and a chance to build a career within the public sector. Candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Available Job Opportunities

Personnel and Administrative Positions

  • Personnel Official: Supervisor
    Reference: AFBMKD/02/08/26/01
    Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
    Location: AFB Makhado, Limpopo
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: Minimum 3 years in Human Resource Management
  • Registry Clerk: Supervisor
    Reference: AFBBSPT/02/08/26/01
    Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
    Location: AFB Bloemspruit, Bloemfontein
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: Minimum 3 years in Record Management
  • Administration Clerk: Production
    Salary Range: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Locations: Multiple including AFB Hoedspruit, AFB Makhado, AFB Bloemspruit, AFS PE Port Elizabeth, SA Air Force College Pretoria
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
  • Secretary
    Salary Range: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Locations: AFB Bloemspruit, Mobile Deployment Wing Pretoria
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
  • Registry Clerk Production
    Salary Range: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, SA Air Force College Pretoria
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required

Technical and Skilled Positions

  • Plumber
    Reference: AFBOVR/02/08/26/01
    Salary: R269 499 – R317 463 per annum (Level 06)
    Location: AFB Overberg, Bredasdorp
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) with 3-year qualification in Civil Engineering or Plumbing
    Experience: Minimum 1 year
  • Senior Driver Operator
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, AFB Langebaanweg
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: Minimum 2 years driving experience
  • Driver Operator
    Salary: R163 680 – R163 131 per annum (Level 03)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, AFB Bloemspruit, AFB Durban
    Qualification: Grade 11 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent
    Experience: Minimum 3 years

Support and Auxiliary Positions

  • Switchboard Operator
    Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, AFB Overberg, AFB Ysterplaat, AFB Durban
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
  • Food Service Aid
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, AFB Bloemspruit
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required
  • Store Assistant
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Location: AFB Makhado
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required
  • Groundsman
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Locations: AFB Makhado, AFS PE Port Elizabeth
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required
  • Road Workers Aid
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Location: AFB Makhado
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required
  • Messenger
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Location: AFB Bloemspruit
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required
  • Cleaner
    Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
    Location: AFS PE Port Elizabeth
    Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
    Experience: No experience required

Requirements

General Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess at least a Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent for most positions, with some roles requiring specific qualifications such as a plumbing or civil engineering certificate. Experience requirements vary from no experience for entry-level positions to a minimum of three years for supervisory roles.

Application Form

Applicants are required to complete the Z83 Application Form as part of their application submission.

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