Explore a range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various South African government departments. These positions offer competitive salaries and the chance to build your career within reputable public sector institutions. Opportunities are available in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, and more.
Available Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture (DOA)
- Human Resource Practitioner: Recruitment and Selection
Reference: 3/3/1/89/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Recruitment and Selection
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Senior Laboratory Assistant
Reference: 3/3/1/86/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Laboratory and Horticulture
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Driver/Messenger
Reference: 3/3/1/90/2026
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Grade 10/ABET and valid Code 8 driver’s license
Experience: Minimum 7 months relevant experience
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Department of Defence
- Secretary
Reference: CSD/32/35/26
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Defence Headquarters, Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
Qualification: Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and typing skills
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Client Service Officer: Inspection and Enforcement Services
Reference: HR4/4/9/1
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Location: Stanger, KwaZulu Natal
Qualification: Grade 12
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Administrative Clerk: Support Services IES
Reference: HR/4/4/8/184
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Location: Labour Centre Kimberly
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12/Senior Certificate
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Registry Clerk
Reference: HR 4/4/6/47
Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Location: Provincial Office, Limpopo
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management
Reference: HR4/4/8/189
Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Location: Provincial Office, Northern Cape
Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Office Aid: IT and Office Services
Reference: HR4/4/1/14
Salary: R170 226 per annum
Location: East London, Provincial Office
Qualification: Standard 8/Grade 10
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Office Aid
Reference: HR4/4/8/1021 (Sasolburg), HR4/4/8/181 (Kuruman)
Salary: R170 226 per annum
Location: Labour Centres Sasolburg and Kuruman
Qualification: Standard 8/Grade 10
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Human Resource Clerk
Reference: FSCET 03/09/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Free State CET College, Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Minimum 1 year
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Data Capture (MIS)
Reference: MALUTITVET/MAIN001/2026
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Location: Maluti TVET College, Main Campus
Qualification: NQF Level 4 or 5 (Grade 12 or equivalent)
Closing Date: 23 October 2026 - Secretary
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/257
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Finance Clerk
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/258
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Administration Clerk
Reference: 0100
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Eastern Cape Region, Port Elizabeth
Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF 4) and valid driver’s license
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Administration Clerk: Strategy Management and Planning
Reference: 0101
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF 4) and valid driver’s license
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Senior Telecom Operator
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/246
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 1 year in switchboard environment
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Secretary
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/257
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026 - Finance Clerk
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/258
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
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