Department of Defence Vacancies 2026: Administration Clerk & Support Posts (No Experience Needed)

If you’re a South African job seeker with a Grade 12 certificate and no formal work experience yet, this could be exactly the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. The Department of Defence has officially opened applications for a variety of entry-level administrative and support positions as part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) on 10 July 2026.

These vacancies fall under the South African Military Health Service and provide an excellent opportunity for unemployed youth, recent matriculants, and first-time job seekers to secure permanent employment within the South African Public Service. Most of the advertised positions require only a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate, while some support posts accept an ABET qualification instead.

Available Vacancies

1. Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production
Ref No: SG 01/24/26/05
Centre: 3 Military Hospital, Bloemfontein
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per year (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
Enquiries: Maj L. Tshita, Tel: (051) 402 2213
Apply to: 3milHR@dod.mil.za or hand-deliver to 3 Military Hospital, Furstenberg Road, Tempe Military Base, Bloemfontein

2. Administration Clerk: Production
Multiple posts, Ref Nos: SG 01/24/26/07, /08, /10
Centres: Institute for Maritime Medicine (Simon’s Town), 1 Medical Battalion Group (Durban), Military Health Training Formation HQ (Pretoria)
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per year (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
Apply to (Simon’s Town post): rohan.terblanche@dod.mil.za
Apply to (Durban post): Siyabonga.Khuzwayo@dod.mil.za, Tel: (031) 451 1187

3. Secretary
Multiple posts, Ref Nos: SG 01/24/26/11, /12, /13, /14 (A–D)
Centres: Potchefstroom, Wynberg, Pretoria (multiple directorates)
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per year (Level 05)
Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
Apply to (Potchefstroom post): Sehularo.Legoete@dod.mil.za, Tel: (018) 289 1305
Apply to (Wynberg post): Theodora.nkonzo@dod.mil.za, Tel: (021) 799 6893

4. Cleaner
Multiple posts (16 in total across centres), Ref Nos: SG 01/24/26/18–21
Centres: 3 Military Hospital (Bloemfontein) x6, Area Military Health Unit Gauteng (Pretoria) x5, Military Health Training Formation HQ (Pretoria) x5
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per year (Level 02)
Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience required

5. Groundsman
Multiple posts, Ref Nos: SG 01/24/26/22–24
Centres: Gqeberha, Pretoria (x2)
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per year (Level 02)
Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience required

6. General Store Assistant
Multiple posts, Ref Nos: SG 01/24/26/27–30
Centres: Pretoria, Kimberley, Potchefstroom
Salary: R144,024 – R169,656 per year (Level 02)
Requirements: ABET qualification, no experience required

Note: This is a selection of the available posts. The circular also lists additional Secretary, Food Services Aid, and Handyman posts across other centres — see the full circular linked below for the complete list, all reference numbers, and every application email.

Why Consider a Government Job?

Public Service employment is widely known in South Africa for offering long-term job stability and structured salary levels set by government pay scales. While specific benefits (such as leave entitlements and pension arrangements) vary and are outlined in your official offer of employment, entry-level government roles are generally regarded as a strong stepping stone into a long-term public sector career.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate, or ABET qualification for eligible support posts
• No previous work experience required for these specific posts
• Basic computer literacy for clerk and secretary roles (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team

How to Apply

1. Download the new Z83 application form — only the version in effect since 1 January 2021 will be accepted. Applications on the old form will be disqualified.
2. Complete every section of the form in full, and sign and initial where required.
3. Prepare an updated CV including your education, any relevant experience or volunteer work, and current contact details. Certified copies of qualifications are not required at application stage — only if you’re shortlisted.
4. Submit your application to the correct email address or physical address listed for your specific post (see above, or the full circular for posts not listed here).
5. Clearly quote the correct reference number and job title in your application or email subject line.

Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16h00

Common Mistakes That Lead to Disqualification

• Using the old Z83 form
• Leaving sections of the form incomplete or unsigned
• Using the wrong reference number for the post
• Sending your application to the wrong department email or address
• Missing the closing date
• Applying for multiple posts on a single form instead of submitting separate applications for each

What Happens After You Apply?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage, which may include interviews and standard personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, and qualification verification). If you haven’t heard back within three months of the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful — this is standard practice across Public Service recruitment, not specific to this circular.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need work experience to apply?
No. All the posts listed above require only a Grade 12 or ABET qualification, with no prior work experience needed.

Are certified copies of qualifications required when I apply?
No. These are only requested if you’re shortlisted for an interview.

When is the closing date?
24 July 2026 at 16h00.

Where do I get the Z83 application form?
From the DPSA website (www.dpsa.gov.za) or any Public Service department.

For the complete list of all available posts in this circular — including additional roles not listed above — download the official DPSA Circular 24 of 2026.