Government Administration Clerks 2026
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Job Overview:
Government Administration Clerks play a crucial role in ensuring efficient administrative processes within government departments. They are responsible for handling various administrative tasks, including procurement, budgeting, and record-keeping, in compliance with government regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Support: Obtain written quotes from suppliers, complete requisition forms, and ensure proper approval and commitment of expenditure.
Budget Management: Submit all necessary documents to the budget system to confirm fund availability and obtain expenditure approval.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records in the VA register, including requisition details, supplier information, and order numbers.
Order Processing: Submit documents to stores to generate orders and ensure copies of relevant documents are retained for reference.
Communication: Facilitate communication between departments, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders by faxing necessary documents and maintaining documentation integrity.
Requirements:
National Senior Certificate / NQF Level 4 with no experience.
Basic knowledge of administration processes.
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, MS Office Suite, and Outlook.
Good communication skills (verbal and written) with report writing abilities.
Understanding of government prescripts such as the Constitution, Labour relations, Promotion of access of information, and Public Service Act.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
One (1) year of Public Service internship program experience preferred.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply online through the government’s recruitment portal. Please ensure to submit all required documents and information by the closing date of 30 January 2026.
Note: Only online applications will be accepted on other jobs, and late submissions will not be considered.
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SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/40 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK REF NO: HR4/4/1/183
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: East London, Eastern Cape
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 with commercial subjects or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Mdantsane Labour Centre, Eastern Cape
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to Jobs-EC10@labour.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
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SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / NCV Level 4 or equivalent plus National Diploma
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzntvet.edu.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate / NCV Level 4 or equivalent plus relevant National Diploma
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzntvet.edu.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 Certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to Post27@dlrrd.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF 4)
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : National Office: Midrand
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to 2026/29/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Public Management or relevant qualification
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
POST 16/205 : ADMIN CLERK: CORPORATE SERVICES UNIT: EASTERN DISTRICTS CLUSTER REF NO: DSAC09/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Durban
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
POST 16/206 : ADMIN CLERK: DUNDEE DEPOT: WESTERN DISTRICTS CLUSTER REF NO: DSAC10/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Dundee
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
POST 16/207 : ADMIN CLERK: ARCHIVES REPOSITORY MANAGEMENT: SOUTHERN DISTRICTS CLUSTER REF NO: DSAC11/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
POST 16/208 : ADMIN CLERK: MIDLANDS LIBRARY DEPOT – SOUTHERN DISTRICTS CLUSTER REF NO: DSAC12/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate or equivalent certificate
HOW TO APPLY : Email application to recruitment@kzndsac.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 06 June 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Mothibistad, John Taole Gaetsewe District
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://form.jotform.com/261233339528559
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Springbok, Namakwa District
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://form.jotform.com/261233339528559
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026
POST 16/313 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Knysna Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026, 17:00
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026, 17:00
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026, 17:00
POST 16/316 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT (STUDENT MATTERS)
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Western Cape College of Nursing, Southern Cape Karoo Campus, George
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026, 17:00
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : George
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/374 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 179
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Vredenburg
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Maitland
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
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SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Worcester
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/381 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 253
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Worcester
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/382 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEARNER TRANSPORT SCHEMES REF NO: 265
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/383 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: 272
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026
POST 16/384 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING REF NO: 273
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate or equivalent
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online via https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/home/
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 2026