Explore a wide range of exciting entry-level job opportunities across various South African government departments. These positions offer competitive salaries and valuable experience in fields such as agriculture, employment, education, land reform, public administration, and more. Ideal for candidates seeking to advance their careers within the public sector.
Available Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture (DOA)
- Resource Conservation Inspector – Northern Cape: De Aar
Reference: 3/3/1/65/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Agriculture, Environmental Management, Nature Conservation, or Pest Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Employment and Labour
- Client Service Officer: IES (X2 Posts) – Labour Centre: Ladysmith and Richards Bay
Reference: HR4/4/7/3 (X1 Post), HR4/4/7/11 (X1 Post)
Salary: R280 278 per annum
Qualification: Grade 12
Experience: None required
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in), 23:59 (online) - Personnel Officer – Provincial Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference: HR4/4/7/4
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Qualification: Matriculation/Grade 12 plus Certificate in Human Resource Management
Experience: None required
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in), 23:59 (online)
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Senior Administrative Officer: Exams and Assessments – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-SEAP-01-01/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma or Degree in Education, Public Administration, Business Management, or Office Management
Experience: 3-5 years in teaching and learning environment
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Management Information Systems Administrator Officer – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-SMIP-02-01/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Risk Management Officer – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-RISP-03-01/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing or Risk Management
Experience: 3 years in risk management or related field
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - IT Technicians (X2 Posts) – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-ITP-04-02/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in IT, Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, or equivalent
Experience: 2-3 years in ICT environment
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Chief Administrative Clerk: Payroll – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-PAYP-05-01/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or HR Management
Experience: 3-5 years in financial management
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Campus Administrator – TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-CAP-06-01/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Office Management, Public Management, or equivalent
Experience: 1-2 years in administration
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services
- State Accountant – Centurion
Reference: JI 35/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management
Experience: 1-3 years in financial environment
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in), 20:00 (online)
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Senior Imagery Assistant – Western Cape (Mowbray)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/196
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: None
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Finance Clerk – Limpopo (Polokwane)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/197
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: None
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Auxiliary Service Officer – Limpopo (Polokwane)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/198
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate
Experience: None
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration – Eastern Cape (East London)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/192
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in HR Management, Labour Relations, HR Development, Public Administration, or related (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Administrative Officer – Eastern Cape (East London)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/191
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Information Management, Records Management, Business Administration, or related (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in restitution or records management
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Project Officer: Land Development Support – Joe Gqabi, Eastern Cape
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/194
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agri Business, Agricultural Management, LLB, or related (NQF 7)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in land reform
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00 - Senior Project Officer – Eastern Cape (East London)
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/195
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Qualification: Grade 12 and Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Agriculture, Development Studies, Social Science, Law, or related (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in land reform
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:00
Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Assistant Director: Management Accounting – Pretoria
Reference: 12/2026
Salary: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), plus benefits
Qualification: Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in finance
Experience: At least 5 years in finance, 3 years supervisory
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:30 - Assistant Director: Salaries, Tax and S&T – Pretoria
Reference: 13/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% benefits in lieu
Qualification: Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in finance
Experience: Minimum 5 years in salaries and tax, 3 years supervisory
Closing Date: 17 August 2026 at 16:30
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
- Customer Care Agent – Pretoria
Reference: DPSA 18/2026
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Qualification: Senior Certificate and minimum NQF Level 4 in Customer Care, Marketing, Communications, or HR Management
Experience: Not specified
Closing Date: 18 August 2026 - Human Resource Clerk: Organisational Development and Service Delivery Improvement – Pretoria
Reference: DPSA 19/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Qualification: Senior Certificate or minimum NQF Level 4
Experience: None required
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Administrative Officer: Immovable Asset Register – Bloemfontein Regional Office
Reference: 2026/302
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Commerce, Real Estate, Project Management, Business Administration, Asset Management, Built Environment, or equivalent
Experience: Relevant experience in Property Management or Asset Register Management
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 16:00 - Administration Officer: Utilization and Contract Administration – Nelspruit Regional Office
Reference: 2026/303
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Qualification: Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in Real Estate Management, Property Law, Law Degree, or related
Experience: Relevant experience
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 16:00
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