The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) invites applications for various entry-level positions across multiple government departments in South Africa. These opportunities offer competitive salaries and career growth in fields such as administration, scientific technology, project management, and more. Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply before the closing dates.
Available Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture
- Administrative Clerk – Reference: 3/3/1/27/2025 | Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office | Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate | Experience: None required | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Liquor Product Registration Clerk – Reference: 3/3/1/28/2025 | Salary: R269 499 p.a. (Level 06) | Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch Office) | Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate | Experience: 1 year relevant administration experience | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Chief Auxiliary Services Officer – Reference: 3/3/1/31/2025 | Salary: R269 499 p.a. (Level 06) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Roodeplaat | Qualification: Grade 12 with Biology passed | Experience: Not specified | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Senior Administrative Officer – Reference: 3/3/1/26/2025 | Salary: R397 116 p.a. (Level 08) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration/Business Management (NQF 6) | Experience: Minimum 2 years in administration | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Scientific Technician Production Grade A – Reference: 3/3/1/25/2025 | Salary: R412 128 p.a. | Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch Office) | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma or BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry | Experience: 3 years post-qualification technical experience | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Scientific Technician Production Grade B – Reference: 3/3/1/24/2025 | Salary: R466 743 p.a. | Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch Office) | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma or BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry | Experience: 3 years post-qualification technical experience | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- System Developer – Reference: 3/3/1/23/2025 | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office | Qualification: Grade 12 + Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Computer Sciences/Engineering/IT/Software Development | Experience: 3 years in Web Technologies and Scripting Tools | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Chief Accounting Clerk – Reference: FIM13/2025 | Salary: R325 101 p.a. | Location: Cape Town (Foretrust Building) | Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Accounting/Financial Management | Experience: 1 year in revenue management or related field | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Senior Provisioning Administrative Officer – Reference: FIM14/2025 | Salary: R397 116 p.a. | Location: Cape Town (Foretrust Building) | Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in Supply Chain/Inventory Management | Experience: 2 years in Supply Chain or Inventory Management | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Assistant Director: Project Implementation – References: 3/1/1/1/2026/6 (East London), 3/1/1/1/2026/7 (Polokwane) | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma in Business Management, Community Development, Project Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or related (NQF 6) | Experience: Minimum 3 years in youth development | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Assistant Director: Financial Management – Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/13 | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma in Accounting/Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Management (NQF 6) | Experience: Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in financial management | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Personal Assistant – Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/8 | Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 07) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma in Secretarial/Office Administration/Management | Experience: Minimum 3 years supporting senior management | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Assistant Director: Student Support Services – Reference: AC1/1/26 | Salary: R582 444 p.a. (Level 10) plus benefits | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma/Degree in Psychology, Social Work (major in Psychology), or relevant (NQF 6/7) | Experience: 3-5 years in education/teaching with at least 3 years supervisory | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Assistant Director: Supply Chain & Asset Management – Reference: AC2/1/26 | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) plus benefits | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Management (NQF 6/7) | Experience: 3-5 years in supply chain management with 3 years supervisory | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development – Reference: AC3/1/26 | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) plus benefits | Qualification: Grade 12 + National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF 6/7) | Experience: 3-5 years in HR management with 3 years supervisory | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
- Assistant Director: Office Manager (Office of the Principal) – Reference: AC4/1/26 | Salary: R468 459 p.a. (Level 09) plus benefits | Qualification: Recognised National Diploma/Degree (NQF 6/7) in Public Management, Business Administration, Office Management or related | Experience: 3-5 years in strategic planning and administration | Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Administrative Officer – Reference: RECRUIT 2026/13 | Salary: R325 101 p.a. (Level 07) excluding benefits | Location: Mpumalanga (Witbank) | Qualification: B Degree (NQF 7) or 3-year Diploma (NQF 6) | Experience: Minimum 2 years in general administration | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Messenger/Driver – Reference: RECRUIT 2026/15 | Salary: R193 359 p.a. (Level 04) excluding benefits | Location: DDPP Thohoyandou | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | Experience: Not specified | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Administration Clerk (CRT) – Reference: 2025/376/OCJ | Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 03) | Location: Free State Division of The High Court | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4) | Experience: Not specified | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Human Resource Clerk – Reference: 2025/375/OCJ | Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 05) | Location: KwaZulu Natal Local Division of The High Court, Durban | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | Experience: None required | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Secretary – Reference: 2025/377/OCJ | Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 p.a. (Level 05) | Location: Western Cape Provincial Service Centre | Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent | Experience: Not specified | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Administration Clerk – Reference: 3/3/1/27/2025 | Salary: R228 321 p.a. (Level 05) | Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office | Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate | Experience: None required | Closing Date: 30 January 2026
- Telecom Operator – Reference: 82/2025/M/WC | Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 p.a. | Location: Master of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | Experience: Relevant telecom operator experience | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
- Messenger – Reference: 83/2025/M/WC | Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 p.a. | Location: Master of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town | Qualification: Grade 10 / Abet level 4 | Experience: Not specified | Closing Date: 02 February 2026
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