The Department of Defence is offering a wide range of entry-level job opportunities across various naval and administrative positions. These roles provide competitive salaries and are based in multiple locations including Pretoria, Simon’s Town, Durban, and more. Ideal for candidates with relevant qualifications and experience, these positions are an excellent chance to advance your career in South Africa’s public service sector.
Available Entry-Level Positions at the Department of Defence
Archivist Registry Clerk Supervisor
- Reference: DHRCM/19/23/26/03
- Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
- Location: CMIS Division, Pretoria
- Qualifications: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) and Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Records and Archive Management, Information Management, or Information Science
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years functional experience in record office, registry, archive, or information management environment
Administration Clerk Supervisor
- References: NAVAL/20/23/26/01, NAVAL/20/23/26/02, NAVAL/20/23/26/03
- Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
- Locations: Fleet Command HQ (Simon’s Town), SAS Simonsberg (Simon’s Town), Naval Base Simon’s Town (HR Administration Support)
- Qualifications: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years in administrative, media centre, or career/HR administration environments respectively
Administration Clerk (Production) and Personnel Official/Officer (Production)
Multiple positions available at various naval bases including SA Naval College (Gordon’s Bay), Naval Staff College (Silvermine/Muizenberg), SA Navy Headquarters (Pretoria), SAS Simonsberg, SAS Wingfield, Naval Base Durban, and Naval Base Simon’s Town. These roles offer salaries ranging from R237 453 to R279 708 per annum (Level 05) and require Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification. No prior experience is required for these positions.
Provisioning Administration Clerk
- References: NAVAL/20/23/26/17, NAVAL/20/23/26/18, NAVAL/20/23/26/19
- Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
- Locations: Naval Base Simon’s Town and SAS Wingfield (Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood)
- Qualifications: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- Experience: No experience required
Secretary
Positions available at SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria with salaries between R237 453 and R279 708 per annum (Level 05). Candidates must have Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification. No experience required.
Registry Clerk
Available at Naval Base Simon’s Town and Naval Staff College, Silvermine/Muizenberg, as well as SAS Wingfield. Salaries range from R237 453 to R279 708 per annum (Level 05). Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent is required. No experience needed.
Handyman and Cleaner Positions
- Handyman (Reference: NAVAL/20/23/26/28) at Naval Base Durban with salary R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 03). ABET qualification required, no experience necessary.
- Cleaner positions available at Naval Base Simon’s Town and Naval Station Gqeberha, salary R144 024 – R169 656 per annum (Level 02). ABET qualification required, no experience necessary.
Food Service Aid
Positions at Naval Base Durban and Naval Base Simon’s Town (SA Naval College, Gordon’s Bay) with salaries from R144 024 to R169 656 per annum (Level 02). ABET qualification required; no experience needed.
Requirements for Department of Defence Positions
General Qualifications
Most positions require at least a Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. Certain supervisory roles require additional diplomas or relevant experience in the related fields such as records management, administration, or HR.
Experience
Supervisory roles typically require a minimum of three (3) years’ functional experience in the relevant environment. Entry-level production and clerical roles do not require prior work experience.
Application Form
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 Application Form as part of their application.