The Department of Defence is recruiting for multiple entry-level and administrative vacancies within the South African Air Force environment, mainly in Pretoria and Thaba Tshwane. If you have Grade 12 or even ABET and are looking for stable government employment in administration, registry, secretarial work, switchboard operations, grounds maintenance or cleaning, this is a valuable opportunity to join the public service. Make sure you apply using the correct Z83 form before the closing date.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Department of Defence |
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| Closing Date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Lyttelton, Thaba Tshwane, Centurion – South Africa |
General Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website. Attach a detailed CV and ensure the correct reference number is quoted. Faxed applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts)
Post: Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/02
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No experience required
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal and numerical skills
- Computer literacy
Key Duties
- Provide clerical support to Provisioning Administration Officers (Logistics/Supply Support)
- Preserve, store and maintain military items and stock
- Assist with stock maintenance, stocktaking and warehouse neatness
- Update data registers for stock received, issued and not issued
- Follow up on outstanding demands and assist with purchasing as per provisioning actions (PAs)
- Assist with disposal and safeguarding of stores and determining future stock levels
How to Apply
- Post:
Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, P.O. Box 1001, Lyttleton, 0140 - Hand Delivery:
Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10), 378 JR, Centurion - Email: afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Administration Clerk: Production – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/03
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No experience required
- Computer literacy and MS Office knowledge
- Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Key Duties
- Render general clerical support
- Capture personnel leave, subsistence and travelling (S&T)
- Capture performance assessments and compile training databases
- Maintain and update the asset register
- Handle telephone enquiries and maintain proper filing in the section
How to Apply
Same as Provisioning Administration Clerk (AFB Waterkloof):
P.O. Box X1001, Lyttleton, 0140 or email afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Administration Clerk: Production – 68 Air School
Ref No: 68AIRSCHL/01/42/25/01A
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: 68 Air School, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No experience required
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of clerical duties and ability to capture data and statistics
- Good verbal and written communication
Key Duties
- Provide general clerical support
- Capture personnel leave, S&T and performance assessments
- Compile skills development databases and capture reports
- Maintain asset register and filing systems
- Answer telephone enquiries
How to Apply
- Post:
Department of Defence, 68 Air School, Private Bag X15088, Lyttelton, 0140 - Hand Delivery:
Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion - Email: oc68airschool@dod.mil.za
Administration Clerk: Production (X2 Posts) – Procurement Unit OC
Ref No: PROCUNITOC/01/42/25/(I)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Procurement Unit OC, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No experience required
- Good communication, planning and organising skills
Key Duties
- Support provisioning officers with logistics and supply tasks
- Preserve and maintain stock and military items
- Assist with stocktaking, warehouse neatness and stock registers
- Follow up on demands, assist with purchasing, disposal and safeguarding of stores
- Help determine future stock levels and maintain cleanliness of stores
How to Apply
- Post:
Department of Defence, SA Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing, Snake Valley Road, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 - Hand Delivery:
Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion - Email: mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
Registry Clerk: Production – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/06
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- No experience required
- MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Good English language proficiency
- Strong record management and organisational skills
Key Duties
- Maintain proper record management guidelines and procedures
- Review recordkeeping processes and classification systems
- Administer DOD correspondence file plans and retention schedules
- Update and synchronise paper and electronic record classification systems
How to Apply
Same as AFB Waterkloof posts – email afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Registry Clerk: Production – 68 Air School
Ref No: 68AIRSCHL/01/42/25/02B
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: 68 Air School, Pretoria
Requirements & Duties
Similar to AFB Waterkloof Registry Clerk, with focus on:
- Development and amendment of records management guidelines
- Administration of file plans and retention schedules
- Synchronising paper and electronic record systems
How to Apply
Private Bag X15088, Lyttelton, 0140 or email oc68airschool@dod.mil.za
Registry Clerk: Production – Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing
Ref No: MDW/01/42/25/01/B
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing
Requirements & Duties
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- No experience required
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and strong record management skills
- Develop and maintain DoD record-keeping guidelines and classification systems
How to Apply
Snake Valley Road, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or email mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
Registry Clerk: Production – Procurement Unit OC
Ref No: PROCUNITOC/01/42/25/(II)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Procurement Unit OC, Pretoria
Requirements & Duties
Similar to other Registry Clerk posts, with emphasis on:
- Records classification, file plans and retention schedules
- Administering client requests and keeping systems synchronised
How to Apply
Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or email mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
Secretary – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/05
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Secretarial/administration experience an advantage
- MS Office, typing, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work with confidential information and act with discretion
Key Duties
- Provide full secretarial support to the Manager
- Manage diary, appointments and roll call of the unit
- Type documents, compile agendas and take minutes
- Handle classified documents and filing
- Arrange meetings, events, travel and S&T claims
- Maintain leave register and telephone bills for the unit
How to Apply
Same as other AFB Waterkloof posts – afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Secretary – SAAF Headquarters Unit
Ref No: SAAFHQUNIT/01/42/25/C3
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: SAAF Headquarters Unit, Dequar Road, Pretoria
Requirements & Duties
Similar to AFB Waterkloof Secretary post, with additional advantage if you have a legal secretarial background.
How to Apply
- Post: Private Bag X199, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: 07 Dequar Road, CBD, Pretoria
- Email: saafunithr@dod.mil.za
Switchboard Operator Posts
Switchboard Operator (X3) – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/07
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
Switchboard Operator (X3) – SAAF HQ Unit
Ref No: 01/42/2504/D4
Switchboard Operator (X2) – SA Air Force College
Ref No: SAAFCOL/01/42/25/3C
Switchboard Operator (X3) – Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing
Ref No: MDW 01/42/25/01/A
Common Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
- Switchboard experience is an advantage
- Knowledge of operating telephone automatic switchboards
- Good English communication and telephone etiquette
- Ability to work under pressure, sit for long periods and work overtime
Common Duties
- Operate the switchboard and manage incoming and outgoing calls
- Forward calls, answer general enquiries and record private calls
- Ensure switchboard is always manned and in working order
- Arrange installation and moving of telephones
- Maintain telephone directories and security-related registers
- Train new/relief staff and supervise subordinates
How to Apply (per Centre)
- AFB Waterkloof & AFB Grounds/Cleaners: afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
- SAAF HQ Unit: saafunithr@dod.mil.za
- SA Air Force College: saafcolhr@dod.mil.za
- Mobile Deployment Wing: mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
(Use the correct postal/hand delivery addresses as listed in the advert and quote the correct reference number.)
Groundsman (X6 Posts) – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF01/42/25/04
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Requirements
- Minimum ABET qualification
- No experience required
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic knowledge of health and safety, tools, cleaning equipment and lawn machinery
Key Duties
- Prepare soil and cultivate garden areas
- Maintain flower beds, prune, weed and fertilise
- Mow lawns, cut edges and irrigate lawns
- Load and remove refuse, keep unit surroundings neat
How to Apply
As per AFB Waterkloof applications – afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Cleaner (X13 Posts) – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/8
Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
Requirements
- Minimum ABET qualification
- No experience required
- Ability to operate cleaning machines and perform routine tasks
- Ability to work individually and in a team
Key Duties
- Clean offices and facilities (sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing)
- Clean ablution facilities
- Report defects and issues to supervisor
How to Apply
Same as AFB Waterkloof posts – afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
Employment Equity
The Department of Defence intends to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through these appointments. Candidates whose appointment will improve representivity in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply – Summary
- Complete the new Z83 form correctly.
- Attach a detailed CV (with full employment history and duties).
- Quote the correct reference number for the post.
- Submit via post, hand delivery or email to the address/email listed for that specific centre.
- Ensure your application reaches the Department on or before 28 November 2025.
For full official details, you can also view the advertisement on the Department of Public Service and Administration website.