Explore exciting career opportunities across various South African government departments including the Department of Employment and Labour, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Department of Higher Education and Training, and Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. These entry-level positions offer competitive salaries and a chance to contribute to public service in diverse roles.
Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions
Department of Employment and Labour
- Provisioning Clerk – Provincial Office: Limpopo | Salary: R237 453 per annum | Reference: HR4/4/6/41
Qualification: Matriculation/Grade 12 with passed Commercial Subjects (Business Management, Economics and Accounting) or equivalent certificate
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00 - Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management – Provincial Office Free State | Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits | Reference: HR4/4/8/5
Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Medical Orderly: Gough Island – Gough Island | Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of service benefits | Reference: OC16/2026
Qualification: National Diploma / Degree in Nursing or Certificate in Operational Emergency Care Practitioner or equivalent
Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience required
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Assistant Director: GHG Emissions Management Systems Coordination – Pretoria | Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of service benefits | Reference: CCAQ12/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification recognized by SAQA
Experience: 3 years in relevant field
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Administrative Officer – Pretoria | Salary: R413 001 per annum | Reference: CCAQ13/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Office Management or related field
Experience: Minimum 2 years in office management and administration
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Office Administrator III – Pretoria | Salary: R413 001 per annum | Reference: CCAQ14/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Public Management/Office Management or related field
Experience: Minimum 2 years in office management and administration
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Labour Relations Practitioner: Case Management and Compliance Support – Pretoria | Salary: R413 001 per annum | Reference: CMS34/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Labour Relations or relevant qualification
Experience: Minimum 2 years in case and compliance management or related field
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Human Resource Practitioner: Executive Development – Pretoria | Salary: R413 001 per annum | Reference: CMS38/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resource Management/Development or relevant qualification
Experience: Minimum 2 years proven experience in Human Resources Management
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Organizational Development Practitioner – Pretoria | Salary: R338 106 per annum | Reference: CMS39/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification
Experience: 1 year in Organisational Development or related field
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Office Administrator II: Governance and Executive Support – Pretoria | Salary: R338 106 per annum | Reference: ODG04/2026
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Public/Office Management, Business Management or related field
Experience: Minimum 1 year in executive support and office administration
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Human Resource Officer – Pretoria | Salary: R237 453 per annum | Reference: CMS40/2026
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate; post-matric qualification and experience in service conditions and benefits advantageous
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Housekeeping Executive – Pretoria, QwaQwa | Salary: R144 024 per annum | Reference: CMS37/2026 (X2 Posts), CMS38/2026 (X1 Post)
Qualification: Grade 9 or ABET Level 2 Certificate
Experience: Experience in cleaning services advantageous
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Assistant Director: Curriculum Implementation – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R605 742 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/1/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Engineering and/or Business Studies with Education qualification (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience as Senior Lecturer/Head of Division
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Assistant Director: Internal Audit and Quality Assurance – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R487 197 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/2/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Internal Audit/Accounting
Experience: 3-5 years functional experience in Internal Audit, with 2 years managerial/supervisory
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R413 001 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/3/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Management/Internal Auditing/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 3-5 years with 2 years supervisory experience
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Chief Personnel Officer: Human Resource Management and Administration – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R413 001 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/4/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Experience: 3-5 years functional experience with 2 years at salary level 7
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Senior Administration Officer (OHS) – Central Office | Salary: R413 001 per annum plus benefits | Reference: GTC2026/04
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent; National Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health/Occupational Hygiene/Safety Management
Experience: 2-3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Labour Relations Officer – Central Office | Salary: R413 001 per annum plus benefits | Reference: GTC2026/05
Qualification: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; Degree/Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Labour Relations, Employment Relations or HR Management
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Labour Relations or HR environment
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Practitioner: Human Resource Development – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/5/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Development (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 2-3 years relevant experience
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Chief Administration Clerk: Human Resource Management and Administration – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/6/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management
Experience: 2-3 years functional experience
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - State Accountant: Payroll/Financial Accounting – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/7/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Financial Accounting/Management/Internal Auditing/Cost and Management Accounting (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 2-3 years financial management experience
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Student Support Services Officer – Central Office, Vryheid | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus actual benefits | Reference: MTC/8/2026
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Sports Management, Education or Social Science
Experience: 2-3 years in student support administration or related field
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 23:59 - Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner – Central Office | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus benefits | Reference: GTC2026/06
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Psychology and/or Social Work majoring in Psychology
Experience: 1-2 years in Employee Health and Wellness environment
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Transport Officer – Central Office | Salary: R338 106 per annum plus benefits | Reference: GTC2026/07
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Transport Management, Logistics, Public Management or related field
Experience: Minimum 1 year in fleet, transport or logistics management
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 - Supply Chain and Asset Administration Clerk – Central Office | Salary: R237 453 per annum plus benefits | Reference: GTC2026/08
Qualification: National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 31 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Secretary – North West (Mmabatho) | Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) | Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/211
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 Certificate
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00
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