The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) announces a range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various government departments in South Africa. These positions offer competitive salaries and the chance to build a career in the public sector. Applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply before the closing dates.
Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture
- Scientific Technician Production Grade A – Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
Reference: 3/3/1/42/2025 & 3/3/1/43/2025
Salary: R391 671 per annum (OSD)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry or relevant qualification
Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification technical (scientific) experience
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Senior Administrative Officer (Various Components) – Gauteng (Pretoria)
Reference: 3/3/1/44/2025
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years administration experience
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Supply Chain Clerk: LOGIS (Supervisor) – Gauteng (Pretoria)
Reference: 3/3/1/46/2025
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Supply Chain Management environment
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Department of Basic Education
- Senior Administrative Officer (School Infrastructure Monitoring) – Pretoria
Reference: DBE/12/2026
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Qualification: Three-year post matric qualification (NQF 6) in built environment or equivalent
Experience: 2 years relevant experience in school infrastructure
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Inspector – eQonce Labour Centre
Reference: HR/4/4/1/25
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification in Labour Relations, BCOM Law or LLB
Experience: 1 year functional experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Client Service Officer: PES – Butterworth Labour Centre
Reference: HR/4/4/1/26
Salary: R269 499 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services – Vryheid / Port Shepstone Labour Centres
Reference: HR4/4/5/102
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Qualification: Matric / Grade 12
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Team Leader: Physical and Information Security Services – Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Reference: HR 4/4/3/1/TLPISS/UIF
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 and PSIRA Grade B Certificate
Experience: 1 year in Security Environment
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Assistant Director: Business Development – Mpumalanga, Ermelo
Reference: FOM/CT15/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) Forestry or relevant equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Forestry or related field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Assistant Director: Nursery Management – North West
Reference: FOM/CT12/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Forestry or Environmental Science or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Forestry or related field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Assistant Director: Administration and Coordination – Pretoria
Reference: FOM/CT14/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Administration or relevant
Experience: Minimum 3 years in administration/management and coordination
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Assistant Director: Contract Administration – Cape Town
Reference: CFO/CT10/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or relevant
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Financial Management or related field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Assistant Director: Accounting and Cash Management – Cape Town
Reference: CFO/CT01/2026
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Financial Management or relevant
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Financial Management or related field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Environmental Officer Specialised Production Grade A: Mining Appeals – Pretoria
Reference: RCSM11/2026
Salary: R343 842 per annum (OSD)
Qualification: Four-year Degree in Natural Sciences or relevant
Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification in relevant field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Senior Human Resource Practitioner: Skills Development (WSP & Bursaries) – Cape Town
Reference: CMS/CT01/2026
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in HR Management/Development
Experience: Minimum 2 years in HR or relevant field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Senior Human Resource Practitioner: Performance Management – Cape Town
Reference: CMS/CT02/2026
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) or higher in HR Management
Experience: Minimum 2 years in HR Management
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Project Coordinator – KwaZulu Natal
Reference: EP/CT01/2026
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Natural Science / Environmental Science or relevant
Experience: Minimum 2 years in relevant field
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management Officer – Central Office
Reference: TNC/CO/26 – 02/1
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07), plus benefits
Qualification: Recognized three-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Building Management, Safety Management, Construction Management or related
Experience: 2-3 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Campus Administrator – Western TVET College, Randfontein Campus
Reference: RFT/CAMPUSADMINISTRATOR/01
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07), plus benefits
Qualification: Matric plus recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Office Management, Public Management, Management Assistant or relevant
Experience: 1-2 years relevant administration experience
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Secretary to the Campus Manager – Temba Campus
Reference: TNC/TC/26 – 02/2
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05), plus benefits
Qualification: Senior Certificate plus National Diploma in Management Assistant/Office Administration
Experience: 1-3 years typing and secretarial support
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 - Handyman – Bloemfontein Campus
Reference: MOT/DHET/HANDY/BFN/2026(1)
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Qualification: ABET Level 4 / Standard 8 / Grade 10
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 24 February 2026 - Handyman – Thaba Nchu Campus
Reference: MOT/DHET/HANDY/TBN/2026(2)
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Qualification: ABET Level 4 / Standard 8 / Grade 10
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 24 February 2026
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Chief Administration Clerk – Master of the Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Reference: 03/2026/M/WC
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: 3 years in Administration
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Maintenance Investigator – Magistrate Office, Hermanus
Reference: 07/2026/WC
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Relevant administrative experience in family law matters
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Human Resource Officer – Provincial Office, Bloemfontein
Reference: 26/12/FS
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Administration Clerk – Master of the Western Cape, Cape Town
Reference: 06/2026/M/WC
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Telecom Operator – Magistrate Office, Kuilsriver
Reference: 05/2026/WC
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 23 February 2026 - Messenger – Magistrate Office, Kuilsriver
Reference: 04/2026/WC
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum
Qualification: Grade 10 / ABET Level 4
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
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