Explore a variety of exciting DPSA internships and entry-level job opportunities available across South Africa’s key government departments. These positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, ideal for candidates with relevant qualifications seeking to start or advance their careers in public service.
Available Entry-Level Positions
Department of Basic Education
- Senior Registry Clerk (Ref: DBE/71/2026) – Pretoria
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Telecom Operator (Ref: DBE/72/2026) – Pretoria
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Security Guards (Ref: DBE/73/2026) – Pretoria
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent, valid PSIRA registration and security training required
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Human Resource Clerk (Ref: HR4/4/10/4) – Provincial Office Western Cape
Salary: R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Registry Clerk (Ref: HR4/4/3/1RC/UIF) – Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Security Officer (Ref: HR4/4/8/07) – Durban Labour Centre, KwaZulu Natal
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12/Senior Certificate and Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
Experience: 12 months security experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Forestry Service Aid (Ref: BC14/2026) – Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Qualification: NQF Level 1 or relevant equivalent
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Security Officer (Ref: BC15/2026) – Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Salary: R170 226 per annum
Qualification: NQF Level 3 and PSIRA Certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Handyman (Ref: HM/16/2026) – Central Johannesburg TVET College, Central Office
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 03)
Qualification: National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: 0-6 months in similar environment
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Senior ICT Technician (Ref: SICT/3/2026) – Central Johannesburg TVET College
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and recognised three-year National Diploma/Degree in IT or equivalent (NQF Level 6)
Experience: At least 3 years relevant ICT support experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Chief Personnel Officer (HR) (Ref: CPO/4/2026) – Central Johannesburg TVET College
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and recognised three-year National Diploma/Degree in HR Management or related
Experience: 3–5 years relevant HR experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Senior State Accounting: Management Accounting (Ref: SSA/MAN/5/2026)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and three-year Diploma/Bachelor’s in Accounting or Financial Management
Experience: 3–5 years financial/management accounting
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer (Ref: SRF/6/2026)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and recognised Diploma/Degree in Risk Management or related
Experience: 3–5 years in Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Investigations
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Senior Quality Management Officer (Ref: SQM/7/2026)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and Diploma/Degree in Quality Management or related
Experience: 3–5 years in quality assurance or monitoring
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Senior Management Information System Officer (Ref: MIS/8/2026)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and recognised Diploma/Bachelor’s in Information/Data Management
Experience: 3–5 years in Data Management or TVETMIS environment
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (Ref: SSA/FIN/9/2026)
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and Bachelor’s/Diploma in Finance/Accounting
Experience: 3–5 years financial experience, supervisory experience preferred
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Personal Assistant – Office of the Principal (Ref: PPO/10/2026)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma (NQF6) in Office Management or related
Experience: 3–5 years administration experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Campus Administrator Officers (Ref: CAO/11/2026)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and Degree/Diploma in Public Administration or related
Experience: Minimum 1 year administrative experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Examination Officers (Ref: EO/12/2026)
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Management Assistant or Office Administration
Experience: 1–2 years in TVET or educational institution
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Supply Chain Clerk (Ref: SCM/13/2026)
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Finance Clerk (Ref: FC/14/2026)
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Bachelor’s in Financial Management or Accounting
Experience: At least 1 year in finance or accounting
Closing Date: 05 October 2026 - Drivers (Ref: DV/15/2026)
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) plus benefits
Qualification: Grade 10 and valid Code 10/EC1 driver’s licence with PDP
Experience: 2–5 years relevant experience
Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
- Administration Clerk: DCRS (Ref: 2026/136/OCJ) – Western Cape Division of The High Court, Cape Town
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
Experience: Minimum 1 year in court recordings or court-related functions
Closing Date: 06 October 2026 - Data Capturer (Ref: 2026/137/OCJ) – Western Cape Division of The High Court, Cape Town
Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 06 October 2026
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