DFFE – Administration Clerk

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is recruiting an Administration Clerk: Forest Enterprise Development in Pretoria.

Read this first: Describe any administrative exposure accurately and answer the screening questions honestly. Use the document checklist below when preparing your application.

At a glance

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 or a SAQA-recognised equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Public Service Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and procurement.
• Office-administration exposure is advantageous.
• Computer, communication, planning, teamwork and conflict-resolution skills; ability to work under pressure.

Main duties

• Manage correspondence, filing, registers and routine enquiries.
• Support procurement, quotations, asset records and office supplies.
• Maintain personnel and attendance records; arrange travel and accommodation.
• Record expenditure, check travel claims and handle telephone accounts and petty cash.

Documents and application preparation

Prepare a completed, initialled and signed Z83 and a detailed CV containing contact details for three recent references.

HR will request certified supporting documents from shortlisted candidates on or before the interview.

The department’s general guidance specifies a combined PDF containing the Z83 and CV. Follow any vacancy-specific upload instructions displayed in the portal.

Check that the job title and reference are correct, your contact details match across documents, and each referee’s details are current. In your CV, use examples of records you maintained, enquiries you handled or computer tasks you completed.

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About the department

DFFE is South Africa’s national department responsible for forestry, fisheries and environmental management, including the protection and conservation of natural resources.

Visit the official DFFE website for departmental information.

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How this opportunity was verified

The role and eligibility details were checked against DFFE’s eRecruitment advert. The department’s main vacancies page confirmed the closing time, and its published application guidance was reviewed.

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How to apply

1. Download the official Z83 form below and prepare your documents.
2. Open the vacancy page and select Sign In to Apply, or register.
3. Complete your profile, answer the screening questions and follow the upload instructions.
4. Review the application, submit and save any confirmation provided.

Application closing date

Apply by 26 October 2026 at 16:00. Submit early enough to resolve registration or upload problems.

Application notes: Shortlisting includes screening, security vetting and a technical exercise. If you receive no response within three months after closing, consider the application unsuccessful. DFFE may decide not to appoint.