Explore a wide range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various South African government departments. These positions offer competitive salaries and career growth in fields such as agriculture, human resource management, labour relations, and public administration. Ideal for recent graduates and individuals seeking to start their careers in the public sector, these vacancies are open until 10 July 2026.
Available Entry-Level Jobs in South Africa
Department of Agriculture
- Tradesman Aid – Limpopo (Modimolle)
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Qualification: NQF Level 3 (Grade 10 Certificates)
Experience: No experience required
Reference: 3/3/1/46/2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Human Resource Clerk: Human Resource Management – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Reference: HR4/4/7/72 - Administrative Clerk: Management Support Services – Labour Centre: Louis Trichardt
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Qualification: Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate
Reference: HR4/4/6/33 - Client Service Officer: Public Employment Services – Piet Retief Labour Centre
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
Reference: HR4/4/7/68 - Inspectors – Labour Centre: Modimolle
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Qualification: Three (3) years relevant qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB
Reference: HR4/4/6/32 - BCEA Inspector: Inspection Services – Carolina and Standerton Labour Centres
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Qualification: Three (3) years relevant qualification in Labour Relations/ BCom Law/ LLB
Reference: HR4/4/7/66 (Carolina), HR4/4/7/67 (Standerton) - Assistant Director: UI Operations – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Operations Management or related fields (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Four (4) years (including two years supervisory experience)
Reference: HR4/4/7/69 - Assistant Director: Human Resources Management – Provincial Office: Limpopo
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Four (4) years functional experience including two years supervisory
Reference: HR4/4/6/01 - Assistant Director: Information Security – Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Qualification: NQF 6 qualification in Security Management/ Security Risk Management
Experience: Four (4) years including two years supervisory
Reference: HR4/26/06/11HO - Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Employee Relations – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or Employee Relations (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Four (4) years including two years senior practitioner level
Reference: HR4/4/7/70 - Senior Security Information Officer – Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: NQF 6 qualification in Security Management/ Security Risk Management
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/26/06/12HO - Senior Practitioner: Support Services (LR) – Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: NQF 6 qualification in Business/Public Administration/Public Management
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/26/06/14HO - Chief Personnel Officer: Human Resource Management – Supported Employment Enterprise, Silverton
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/26/05/02 - Senior Administration Officer: Beneficiary Services – Provincial Office: Limpopo
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/Human Resource Development (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/4/6/30 - Team Leader – Labour Centre, Polokwane
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Labour Relations/Labour Law/LLB/BCOM LAW
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/4/6/28 - OHS Inspector: Electrical Engineering – Labour Centre: Modimolle
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Qualification: Senior Certificate plus three (3) year qualification in Electrical Engineering
Reference: 4/4/6/02 - Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Management – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R413 001 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/4/7/71 - Senior Practitioner: Employee Relations – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R413 001 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Labour Relations Management (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/4/7/73 - Senior Practitioner: Human Resource Development and Performance Management – Provincial Office: Mpumalanga
Salary: R413 001 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Training and Development/Industrial and Organisational Psychology (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Two (2) years functional experience
Reference: HR4/4/7/74 - Administration Officer: Work Seeker Registration Services – Provincial Office: Limpopo
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Qualification: Three-year national qualification in Administration/Public Administration
Experience: One (1) year functional experience
Reference: HR 4/4/6/31 - Inspector – Labour Centre: Louis Trichardt
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Qualification: Three (3) years relevant tertiary qualification in Labour Relations/BCOM Law/LLB
Experience: One (1) year experience in Inspection and Enforcement Services
Reference: HR4/4/6/29 - Finance Clerk (Supervisor) – Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Experience: Minimum 3 years in financial environment
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/113 - Administrative Officer – Chief Directorate: Provincial Office: Eastern Cape (East London)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Public Administration or related field
Experience: Minimum 1 year in administration
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/119 - Junior Examiner – Gauteng (Johannesburg)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 7)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Law or related qualification
Experience: No experience required
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/103 - Supply Chain Clerk – KwaZulu Natal (Pietermaritzburg)
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/116 - Administration Clerk – Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/117 - Hospital Clerk – Various provinces
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 and/or NQF Level 5 qualification or DHA Qualification
Reference: HRMC 41/26/4a to HRMC 41/26/4s
Department of Home Affairs
- Immigration Officer: Inspectorate – Various provinces
Salary: R280 278 – R330 162 per annum (Level 6)
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification in Law, Public Management, Policing or related fields (NQF Level 6)
Experience: Basic understanding of Refugees Act and Immigration Act
Reference: HRMC 41/26/3a to HRMC 41/26/3aat - Food Service Aid – Land Court: Randburg
Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 per annum (Level 3)
Qualification: NQF Level 01 or 02 (ABET Level 02 certificate or equivalent)
Experience: Previous hospitality experience advantageous
Reference: 2026/59/OCJ
Office of the Chief Justice
- Human Resource Clerk – Provincial Service Centre Gauteng
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Reference: 2026/63/OCJ - Registrar’s Clerk – Land Court: Randburg
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Reference: 2026/64/OCJ - Administration Clerk (DCRS) – Land Court: Durban
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 5)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Reference: 2026/65/OCJ
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