Explore a range of exciting entry-level opportunities within various South African government departments. These internships and positions offer competitive salaries and valuable experience across sectors such as Agriculture, Basic Education, Employment and Labour, Justice and Constitutional Development, and Small Business Development. Ideal for candidates with diverse qualifications and experience levels, these DPSA vacancies provide a pathway to build a rewarding career in public service.
Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture
- Secretary: Various Components
Reference: 3/3/1/34/2025
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Farm Aid
Reference: 3/3/1/35/2025
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Middelburg (Eastern Cape), Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute
Qualification: NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2/3 Certificate)
Experience: No previous experience required
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Supply Chain Practitioner: Orders
Reference: 3/3/1/33/2025
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Logistics
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Department of Basic Education
- Deputy Director: Research Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation
Reference: DBE/30/2025
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent
Experience: At least 4 years relevant technical experience
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Secretary
Reference: HR4/4/8/153
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Location: Provincial Office, Northern Cape
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 plus Certificate in Human Resource Management
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Provisioning Clerk
Reference: HR4/4/7/57
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Location: Provincial Office, Mpumalanga
Qualification: Matric with Commercial Subject or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Administration Clerk: PES
Reference: HR4/4/01/08
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Location: Provincial Office, Mmabatho
Qualification: Grade 12/Matriculation Senior Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Personnel Officer HRM
Reference: HR4/4/8/153
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Location: Northern Cape and Mmabatho
Qualification: Matric plus Certificate in Human Resource Management
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Administration Clerks
Reference: 05/2026
Salary: R228 321 per annum plus 37% service in lieu of benefits
Location: Oudtshoorn (1 Post), George (1 Post)
Qualification: Matric plus 3-year National Diploma in Administration
Experience: 1-2 years relevant clerical/administrative experience
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Administration Clerk
Reference: 2025/385/OCJ
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Land Court, Randburg
Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF4) or equivalent
Experience: No previous experience required
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 - Messenger
Reference: 24/26EC, 25/26EC, 26/26EC, 27/26EC
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
Location: Magistrate Offices in Bizana, Centane, Tsolo, Elliotdale
Qualification: Grade 10 / ABET Level 4
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 - Secretary
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/14
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Eastern Cape (East London)
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Court Interpreter
Reference: Various (14/26EC to 23/26EC, 2025/57/MP)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Location: Magistrate Offices in various locations
Qualification: NQF Level 4 / Grade 12
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 - Administration Clerk
Reference: Various (1/26EC to 12/26EC, 39/25/NC/SA-KIM)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Location: Magistrate Offices and Provincial Office
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 09 February 2026 - Judge Secretary
Reference: 2025/382/OCJ, 2025/384/OCJ
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Location: Land Court (Durban), Land Court (Randburg)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 1 year secretarial experience
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 - Handyman
Reference: 2025/386/OCJ
Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
Location: Land Court, Randburg
Qualification: Grade 10, ABET Level 3 or recognized trade certificate
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Department of Small Business Development
- Senior Events Coordinator
Reference: SEC
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 1 year coordinating events or marketing outreach
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
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