Department of Agriculture Internships 2026 – Scientific Technician & Admin Roles South Africa

Explore a wide range of entry-level job opportunities across various South African government departments including Agriculture, Employment and Labour, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Health, Higher Education and Training, Land Reform and Rural Development, Mineral and Petroleum Resources, and the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent. These positions offer competitive salaries and career growth in fields such as scientific technology, administration, human resources, financial accounting, and more.

Available Entry-Level Positions

Department of Agriculture

  • Scientific Technician Grade A-C (Ref: 3/3/1/59/2026) – North-West: Buffelspoort
    Salary: R407 337 – R610 131 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Biological Sciences or relevant
    Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification technical experience
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Administration Clerk (Supervisor) (Ref: 3/3/1/60/2026) – Western Cape: Stellenbosch
    Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: 3 years administration experience in Wine Online certification system
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Senior Laboratory Assistant (Ref: 3/3/1/61/2026) – Western Cape: Stellenbosch
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: 3 years appropriate experience
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Administration Clerk (Ref: 3/3/1/62/2026) – Free State: Bloemfontein
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Administration Clerk (Ref: 3/3/1/63/2026) – Gauteng: Pretoria
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Department of Employment and Labour

  • Human Resource Management Clerk (Ref: HR4/4/7/9) – KwaZulu Natal Provincial Office
    Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
    Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Administration Clerk: Inspection & Enforcement Services (Ref: HR4/4/7/1) – Estcourt Labour
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

  • Senior Human Resource Practitioner: Recruitment and Selection (Ref: CMS26/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R413 001 per annum
    Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR Management or relevant
    Experience: Minimum 2 years proven HR experience
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026
  • Human Resource Officer: Recruitment and Selection (Ref: CMS27/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF4)
    Experience: Post-matric qualification and recruitment experience advantageous
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026

Department of Health

  • Secretary (Ref: NDOH 63/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R237 453 per annum plus benefits
    Qualification: Grade 12 with typing or related training
    Experience: Office and provisioning administration knowledge
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026
  • Supply Chain Clerk (Production) (Ref: NDOH 66/2026) – Pretoria
    Salary: R237 453 per annum plus benefits
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF4)
    Experience: At least 1 year experience with invoice payments advantageous
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026

Department of Higher Education and Training

  • Assistant Director: Financial Accounting (Ref: WCTVETC 1/3/0033) – Malmesbury
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) plus benefits
    Qualification: Matric plus recognised 4-year Degree in Financial Management
    Experience: 3-5 years in financial management including 3 years supervisory
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Human Resources Management and Development (Ref: WCTVET 1/2/0006) – Malmesbury
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) plus benefits
    Qualification: Matric plus National Diploma or Degree in HR Management
    Experience: Minimum 5 years HR experience including 3 years management
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

  • Senior Supply Chain Practitioner (Ref: 3/1/1/1/2026/184) – Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
    Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
    Qualification: Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Logistics or related field
    Experience: Minimum 2 years procurement or supply chain management
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Personal Assistant (Ref: 3/1/1/1/2026/182) – Gauteng (Pretoria)
    Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
    Qualification: Grade 12 plus National Diploma in Secretarial or Office Administration
    Experience: Minimum 3 years support to senior management
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Secretary (Ref: 3/1/1/1/2026/183) – KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

  • Personal Assistant to DDG: Mineral and Petroleum Regulation (Ref: 082) – Pretoria Head Office
    Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
    Qualification: National Diploma in Office Administration or related
    Experience: Minimum 1 year appropriate experience
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Driver/Messenger (Ref: 083) – Pretoria Head Office
    Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
    Qualification: Grade 10 and valid driver’s licence
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026
  • Food Aide Service (Ref: 084) – Pretoria Head Office
    Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
    Qualification: ABET 2 (NQF 1)
    Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)

  • Assistant Director: Infrastructure Asset Management (Ref: MISA/IAA/22) – Centurion
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
    Qualification: 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Built Environment
    Experience: 3-5 years including 2 years supervisory
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026
  • Internal Auditor (Ref: MISA/IA/23) – Centurion
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
    Qualification: 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing
    Experience: 3 years relevant experience
    Closing Date: 11 August 2026
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