Company: Department of Defence
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
The Department of Defence (DOD) has announced multiple vacancies across South Africa for qualified candidates seeking government employment. The available positions include Administration Clerks and Provisioning Administration Clerks, based in various units nationwide.
Available Vacancies
The DOD is recruiting for the following positions:
- Administration Clerk: Supervisor (X3 Posts)
- Provisioning Administration Clerk: Supervisor (X6 Posts)
- Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production (X61 Posts)
- Administration Clerk: Production (X35 Posts)
These posts are available at several Defence units, including:
- 10 Air Depot, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
- 93 Ammunition Depot, Jan Kempdorp
- Naval Stores Depot, Wingfield, Cape Town
- DOD Logistics Support Formation HQ, Lyttelton
- DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot, Durban and Wallmannsthal
- Works Maintenance Units in Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape
- South African Forces Institute, Thaba Tshwane
- Central Procurement Service Centre, Centurion
- SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town
Salary Range
The Department offers competitive government pay scales:
- Level 05: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum
- Level 07: R325,101 – R382,959 per annum
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for these roles, applicants must meet the following:
- Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- Relevant experience (where applicable – some posts require up to 3 years in logistics, supply chain, or administrative work)
- Strong computer literacy in MS Office packages
- Sound communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with reliability and professionalism
- Knowledge of government regulations and administrative procedures
Additional qualifications or training in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Asset Management, or Logistics Administration will be advantageous.
Key Duties
Depending on the specific position, successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the DOD units
- Managing correspondence, registers, and documentation
- Performing data capturing, filing, and record-keeping duties
- Supporting procurement and provisioning functions
- Preparing financial and stock reports
- Coordinating meetings, compiling minutes, and ensuring compliance with administrative policies
- Supervising subordinates where applicable
Employment Equity
The Department of Defence is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity as per the Employment Equity Plan.
Application Details
Applicants must submit their applications to:
Department of Defence – Logistics Division
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
or email to Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za
For more information, contact:
- WO1 H. Tieties – Tel: (012) 402 2824
- Ms. M. Mathonsi – Tel: (012) 402 2619
Why Apply for DOD Jobs?
Joining the Department of Defence provides a stable career path with opportunities for growth, skills development, and meaningful public service. Administrative and provisioning clerks play an essential role in ensuring the effective functioning of the Defence’s operational and logistical systems.
Closing Note
If you have the required qualifications and a strong commitment to administrative excellence, this is your opportunity to join one of South Africa’s most respected government departments.
Apply now for the Administration Clerk or Provisioning Administration Clerk positions at the Department of Defence.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.