Department of Defence – Administration Clerk: Production

The Department of Defence is recruiting an Administration Clerk: Production for its Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. Applicants need Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, and no experience is required. Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 16:00.

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• The appointment is subject to a 12-month probation period.
• Certified copies of qualifications and other related documents are required only from shortlisted candidates.

At a glance

What you will do

• Provide administrative support within the Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division.
• Operate the Division’s internal registry system.
• Carry out configuration control administration.
• Perform general administrative functions.
• Provide office support to the Directorate Departmental Policy Support.

Skills and qualities to highlight

• Knowledge of clerical duties and practices, data capture and data collection.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and of workplace storage and retrieval procedures.
• English language proficiency.
• Computer operating skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organising and planning skills, flexibility, teamwork and the ability to perform routine tasks.

Minimum application requirements

• You need at least Grade 12 at NQF Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
• No previous experience is required.
• You need English proficiency and the specified clerical, computer, communication, planning, organisation and teamwork capabilities.

Documents to prepare

• Prescribed Z83 form, signed and dated.
• Detailed CV with full particulars of training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience, if any.

About Department of Defence

The Department of Defence is a South African national government department responsible for providing, managing, preparing and employing defence capabilities in line with the country’s needs. Its work includes protecting South Africa’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; this post provides clerical and office support within the Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division. Visit the official Department of Defence website.

Common application mistakes

• Use the prescribed Z83 form; applications using an incorrect form will be disqualified.
• Complete, sign and date the Z83 form and include a detailed CV. An incomplete application may not be considered.
• Submit a separate Z83 and supporting application documents for each post. If you apply for multiple posts on one form, only the first post listed will be considered.
• Do not send photocopied or faxed application documents; faxed applications will not be considered.
• Submit by the closing deadline. Late applications will not be considered.

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How this opportunity was checked

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How to apply

1. Use the link below to access the vacancy information.
2. Complete the prescribed Z83 form, ensuring it is signed and dated.
3. Prepare a detailed CV with full details of your training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience, if any.
4. Use a separate Z83 and application for this post; quote reference DPSP 34/40/26.

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Application closing date

Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16:00 Africa/Johannesburg · Reference: DPSP 34/40/26