The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is currently offering a wide range of entry-level job opportunities across various government departments in South Africa. These positions provide excellent career prospects for candidates with diverse qualifications and experience levels. Explore available roles in agriculture, defence, education, labour, and justice sectors with competitive salaries and clear career progression paths.
Available Entry-Level Jobs
Department of Agriculture
- Tractor Driver
Reference: 3/3/1/09/2025
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Location: Middelburg, Eastern Cape (Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute)
Qualification: NQF Level 3 (Grade 10 certificate)
Experience: Minimum 1 year
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 at 16:00
Department of Defence
- Personnel Official: Supervisor
Reference: ARTFMN/02/43/25/1
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Location: SA Army Artillery Formation HQ, Pretoria
Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Human Resource Management
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Administration Clerk: Supervisor
Reference: ARMYGYM/02/43/25/2
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Location: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in Administration
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Secretary
Reference: INTFMNHQ/02/43/25/3
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Location: SA Army Intelligence Formation, Pretoria
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Personnel Official: Production
Reference: 3SAIBN/02/43/25/4
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Location: 3 South African Infantry Battalion, Kimberley, Northern Cape
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Administration Clerk Production
Multiple references including ARMYHQ/02/43/25/5, 4ARTREGT/02/43/25/6, 35ENGR/02/43/25/7, 10WKSP/02/43/25/8
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Locations: Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Dunnottar
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Provisioning Administration Clerk Production
References: 43BDE/02/43/25/9, 16MAINT/02/43/25/10
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Locations: Wallmansthal, Pretoria; Lohatla
Qualification: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Cleaner Supervisor
Reference: CTC/02/43/25/11
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Location: SA Army Combat Training Centre, Lohatla, Postmasburg
Qualification: ABET Level 4 or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in cleaning services
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Food Service Aid Supervisor
Reference: ARMYGYM/02/43/12
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Location: SA Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg, Gauteng
Qualification: Minimum Grade 11 (NQF Level 3) or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in food service aid
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Food Service Aid
Multiple references including 4ARTEG/02/43/25/13, 1TACTREGT/02/43/25/14, ARMYCOLL/02/43/25/15
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Locations: Potchefstroom, Pretoria
Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Groundsman
Multiple references including 2FDREGT/02/43/25/17, ARMYGYM/02/43/25/18, 3SAI/02/43/25/19, ASBPOTCH/02/43/25/20
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Locations: Bethlehem, Heidelberg, Kimberley, Potchefstroom
Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Cleaner
Multiple references including SCH ENGR/02/43/25/21, 3SAI/02/43/25/22, SCHTACINT/02/43/25/23, ARMYGYM/02/43/25/24
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Locations: Kroonstad, Kimberley, Potchefstroom, Heidelberg
Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 - Assistant Storeman
Reference: SCHLENGR/02/43/25/16
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Location: School of Engineers, Kroonstad
Qualification: Minimum ABET qualification
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 12 December 2025
Department of Employment and Labour
- Administration Clerk: PES
Reference: HR4/4/1/201
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Location: Labour Centre, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 at 16:00
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Council Secretary: Admin Centre
Reference: 2025/11/14
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Location: Ingwe TVET College, Admin Centre
Qualification: Matric or Equivalent, Recognized National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 3-5 years in administration
Closing Date: 12 December 2025 at 16:00 - Assistant Director: Supply Chain Management
Reference: MOT/ASD-SCM/CO/2025
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Location: Central Office
Qualification: Matric or NCV Level 4 plus recognized 3-year undergraduate Diploma (NQF Level 6)
Experience: 5 years in Supply Chain Management and 3 years supervisory experience
Closing Date: 11 December 2025 - Admin Clerks: Administration Services
References: CV/ADMIN/CLERK/01, RFT/ADMIN/CLERK/02, KDW/ADMIN/CLERK/03
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05) plus benefits
Location: Western TVET College
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 plus recognized 3-year National Diploma/Degree
Experience: Minimum 2 years in administration
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 at 12:00 - Administrative Clerk: Finance
Reference: CARL/FINANCE/04
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05) plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Location: Western TVET College – Carletonville Campus
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 plus recognized 3-year National Diploma/Degree in Finance, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or Internal Auditing
Experience: 1-2 years in finance environment
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 at 12:00 - Student Support Liaison Officers
References: RFT/SSLO/04, WESTONARIA/SSLO/05
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07) plus benefits
Location: Randfontein Campus, Westonaria Site
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 plus recognized Degree in Psychology, Social Science, Social Work or relevant qualification
Experience: 2-3 years in student support services and administration
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 at 12:00
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Maintenance Investigator
References: 71/25/LMP, 25/VA39/NW
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum
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