Department of defence careers

Department of Defence Vacancies: Apply by 14 November 2025

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Are you ready to build your career in the public service and contribute to South Africa’s defence mandate? The Department of Defence is hiring for multiple vacancies across the country, from entry-level Clerk and Secretary posts to Assistant Director roles. If you have a Grade 12, a diploma, or relevant experience in supply chain, administration, logistics, contract management, or office support – you are encouraged to apply.

All applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021). Only a signed Z83 and a detailed CV are required when you first apply. The closing date for these Department of Defence vacancies is 14 November 2025 at 16h00. Late applications and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Vacancy Snapshot

Employer:Department of Defence
Closing Date:14 November 2025 at 16h00
Location:Various locations including Pretoria (Gauteng), Centurion (Gauteng), Simon’s Town (Western Cape), Cape Town (Western Cape), Durban (KwaZulu-Natal), Bloemfontein (Free State), Polokwane (Limpopo), Kimberley (Northern Cape), Nelspruit (Mpumalanga), Potchefstroom (North West), Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha (Eastern Cape), and more across South Africa

1. Assistant Director: Provisioning Administration Officer

Reference No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/01
Salary: R468 459 – R561 894 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Central Procurement Service Centre, Eco-Origin Office Park Block E, Centurion

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • Relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration or related, recognised by SAQA
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Provisioning / Procurement environment at supervisor level
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Government’s strategic planning and performance frameworks
    • Defence procurement systems and Defence Regulations
    • PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury Regulations
  • Advanced skills in policy development, demand planning, acquisition planning, and compliance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical and reporting skills
  • Strong MS Office and presentation ability
  • Ability to lead teams, work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
  • Security clearance compliance required

Duties

  • Coordinate and monitor procurement plans and requisitions
  • Develop and implement demand plans and acquisition plans aligned to operational needs
  • Oversee specifications, sourcing, supplier management, bids and acquisition processes
  • Ensure compliance with SCM frameworks, Treasury Regulations and Defence prescripts
  • Maintain provisioning systems such as LOGIS, cataloguing and stock classification
  • Manage inventory planning, ordering, receiving, stock levels, reconciliations and disposal of redundant stock
  • Oversee warehousing, logistics flow and special storage (including anti-magnetic stores)
  • Support audit readiness, implement audit recommendations and ensure accurate records
  • Compile procurement status reports, stock level reports and performance indicators
  • Lead and develop subordinates and assess procurement trends

Enquiries

Col. N.O. Thom Tel: (012) 402 2760
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

2. Assistant Director: Service Agreement

Reference No: SANAD/01/40/25/01
Salary: R468 459 – R561 894 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town, Cape Town

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • Relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Public Management or related (SAQA recognised)
  • Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in contract management
  • Deep understanding of:
    • Public Service Act and Regulations
    • Defence Act
    • Service Level Agreements framework
    • Labour Relations Act, PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations
    • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Strong skills in contract drafting, service agreements, compliance monitoring, dispute resolution and negotiation
  • Excellent analytical, numerical, presentation and communication skills
  • Strong MS Office and reporting skills
  • Able to work under pressure, handle confidential matters and meet deadlines
  • Must be able to obtain security clearance

Duties

  • Liaise with service providers to create, review and maintain service agreements
  • Draft, implement and publish service agreements (e.g. Personnel, Logistics, OHS)
  • Monitor compliance with performance indicators and legal/regulatory requirements
  • Investigate non-compliance and renegotiate service terms where necessary
  • Lead service review meetings and generate performance reports
  • Provide advisory, administrative and contract implementation support
  • Manage disputes and ensure continuous service delivery improvement
  • Lead and mentor subordinates and ensure performance management

Enquiries

Col. N.O. Thom Tel: (012) 402 2760
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

3. Personal Assistant

Reference No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/02
Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Logistics Division, Pretoria

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • Secretarial Diploma or related qualification
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience supporting senior management
  • Strong MS Office skills, excellent telephone etiquette, diary management and meeting coordination skills
  • Ability to draft routine correspondence and reports
  • Discretion, confidentiality, organisational ability and reliability
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and basic financial administration

Duties

  • Provide full secretarial and office admin support to the Chief Logistics
  • Manage telephone calls, incoming and outgoing correspondence, and the Chief’s diary
  • Arrange meetings, take minutes, track follow-ups and record engagements
  • Arrange travel, accommodation and process subsistence and travel claims
  • Prepare and process invoices related to the Chief’s activities
  • Maintain filing systems, leave registers, telephone accounts and classified documents
  • Ensure security of the office, including document control and key register
  • Support the Division with general office administration

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

4. Administration Clerk: Supervisor (X3 Posts)

Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)

Centres and References:

  • Works Maintenance Unit Gauteng, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/03/A
  • Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Wynberg, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/03/B
  • Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/03/C

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in Public Administration, Human Resources or related environment
  • Strong admin, supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to manage confidential information
  • Knowledge of public sector policies, RFIM (Regional Facilities Interface Management), and works maintenance procedures

Duties

  • Supervise clerical, personnel, financial and maintenance admin support services
  • Manage correspondence, filing systems, registers and databases
  • Handle routine enquiries and ensure safe document control
  • Maintain leave registers, attendance, personnel records and arrange travel/accommodation
  • Capture and update expenditure records, verify subsistence and travel claims, manage petty cash and telephone accounts
  • Prepare, verify and process maintenance documentation
  • Support compliance, audit readiness and reporting through proper record-keeping
  • Supervise, allocate tasks, monitor performance and train subordinates

Enquiries

Maj W.L. Maswanganyi Tel: (012) 674 6717
WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

5. Provisioning Administration Clerk: Supervisor (X6 Posts)

Salary: R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)

Centres and References:

  • 10 Air Depot, Thaba Tshwane
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/04/A
  • Central Procurement Service Centre, Eco-Origin Office Park Block E, Centurion
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/04/B
  • Naval Stores Depot Wingfield, Cape Town
    • Ref No: NSD/01/40/25/01
  • SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
    • Ref No: SANAD/01/40/25/02 (X3 Posts)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Management environment
  • Computer literacy and strong admin capability
  • Knowledge of:
    • Procurement and provisioning processes
    • Budget expenditure and payment of goods and services
    • Inventory management and CALMIS
    • Quality management and stores control
  • Ability to work independently and professionally

Duties

  • Supervise routine logistics and provisioning support functions
  • Administer general stores accounting, storage, stock security and verification
  • Process government orders and invoices accurately and on time
  • Prepare and submit maintenance requests, update asset registers, monitor office equipment
  • Attend expenditure meetings, take minutes and submit reports
  • Maintain directives, regulations and manuals relevant to procurement and logistics
  • Handle loss and damage reporting, petty cash, ammunition submissions, DAC transfers, victual accounting, and stocktaking
  • Ensure audit readiness and compliance with financial and logistical prescripts
  • Manage and mentor subordinates

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

6. Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production (X61 Posts)

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Centres and References:

  • 10 Air Depot, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/A
  • 93 Ammunition Depot, Jan Kempdorp
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/B (X3 Posts)
  • Central Procurement Service Centre, Eco-Origin Office Park Block E, Centurion
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/C (X4 Posts)
  • DOD Ammunition Depot & School of Munition, De Aar
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/D (X2 Posts)
  • DOD Ammunition Sub Depot, Naboomspruit
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/E
  • DOD Main Ordnance Depot, TEK Base, Lyttleton
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/F
  • DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Durban, Mobeni East, Durban
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/G
  • DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Wallmannsthal, Wallmannsthal
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/H (X2 Posts)
  • DOD Mobilization Unit, Olienhoutplaat, Bloemfontein
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/I (X6 Posts)
  • DOD Logistics Support Formation HQ, TEK Base, Lyttleton
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/J (X7 Posts)
  • DOD School of Catering, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/K (X2 Posts)
  • DOD School of Logistics Training, Wynberg, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/L
  • Logistics Division, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/M (X10 Posts)
  • Naval Stores Depot Wingfield, Cape Town
    • Ref No: NSD/01/40/25/02 (X8 Posts)
  • SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town, Cape Town
    • Ref No: SANAD01/40/25/03 (X4 Posts)
  • Simon’s Town Procurement Service Centre, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/05/N (X6 Posts)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • No prior experience required
  • Training in asset management, codification or procurement is an advantage
  • Computer literacy (MS Office), good communication, record-keeping and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work with stock, follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
  • High reliability, attention to detail and discretion

Duties

  • Provide provisioning administration support to meet operational needs
  • Receive, distribute, preserve and repack stock for safe storage
  • Issue and finalise vouchers; prepare and print receipts
  • Capture demands on stock accounts using CALMIS MMS procedures
  • Control stock in warehouses, monitor stock levels, prevent losses and initiate replenishment
  • Maintain registers, charts and record books for audit readiness
  • Keep stores neat, orderly and compliant
  • Draft routine correspondence, compile statistics and process standard documentation
  • Support internal logistics, transport, catering, depot administration and accounting functions to ensure full compliance

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

7. Administration Clerk: Production (X35 Posts)

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Centres and References:

  • 93 Ammunition Depot, Jan Kempdorp
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/A1
  • DOD Ammunition Sub Depot, Naboomspruit
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/B2
  • DOD Logistics Support Formation HQ, TEK Base, Lyttleton
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/C3 (X12 Posts)
  • DOD School of Logistics Training, Wynberg, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/D4
  • Logistics Division, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/E5 (X2 Posts)
  • Naval Stores Depot Wingfield, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/F6
  • South African Forces Institute, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/G7
  • Works Maintenance Unit Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/H8 (X2 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit Free State, Bloemfontein
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/I9 (X2 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
    • Ref No: LOGDIV//01/40/25/J10
  • Works Maintenance Unit Limpopo, Polokwane
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/K11 (X3 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit Mpumalanga, Nelspruit
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/L12 (X2 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/M13
  • Works Maintenance Unit North West, Potchefstroom
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/N14 (X3 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/O15
  • Works Training School, Attridgeville, Pretoria West
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/P16

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • No prior experience required
  • Training in asset management, codification and procurement is an advantage
  • Good communication (written and verbal English), telephone etiquette and typing skills
  • Computer literacy (MS Office)
  • Strong organisational, interpersonal, problem-solving and numerical skills
  • High reliability, attention to security and confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Department of Defence policies, SOPs, directives and document control processes

Duties

  • Provide clerical and administrative support to manage and protect logistics documentation
  • Allocate document identification numbers, control revision levels, and maintain document registers and databases
  • Capture data into logistics systems from source forms to keep records current
  • Administer document release, distribution and secure destruction of redundant classified material
  • Assist with physical audits of records and registers and track movement of confidential documents
  • Control access to classified files and ensure secure return of documents after use
  • Maintain a structured filing and tracking system and support management with document control processes
  • Support day-to-day logistics operations by ensuring compliance with all record-keeping, audit and security requirements

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

8. Registry Clerk: Production

Reference No: SANAD/01/40/25/04
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: SA Naval Armament Depot, Simon’s Town, Cape Town

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • No prior experience required
  • Strong MS Office skills, communication skills, and organisational ability
  • Knowledge of registry duties, file movement control, storage and retrieval procedures, and records management in a government environment
  • Ability to handle confidential information and support audits

Duties

  • Deliver full registry and information management support
  • Handle incoming and outgoing mail, route correspondence, and control file movement
  • Maintain filing systems and archives according to classification and records management standards
  • Prepare documents for archiving or disposal and ensure proper safekeeping and accessibility of records
  • Draft routine correspondence, invitations and internal communication
  • Operate office equipment and support daily registry operations
  • Support compliance with policy and assist during audits and inspections

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

9. Secretary (X17 Posts)

Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)

Centres and References:

  • Defence Works Formation, Eco-Origin Office Park, Centurion
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/A17 (X2 Posts)
  • DOD Logistics Support Formation, TEK Base, Lyttleton
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/B18 (X2 Posts)
  • DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Durban, Mobeni East, Durban
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/C19
  • DOD Main Ordnance Sub Depot Wallmannsthal
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/D20
  • Logistics Division, Pretoria
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/E21 (X3 Posts)
  • Works Maintenance Unit Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/F22
  • Works Maintenance Unit KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/G23
  • Works Maintenance Unit Limpopo, Polokwane
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/H24
  • Works Maintenance Unit Mpumalanga, Nelspruit
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/I25
  • Works Maintenance Unit Northern Cape, Diskobolos, Kimberley
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/J26
  • Works Maintenance Unit North West, Potchefstroom
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/K27
  • Works Maintenance Unit Western Cape, Cape Town
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/L28
  • Works Training School, Attridgeville
    • Ref No: LOGDIV/01/40/25/M29

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
  • No experience required
  • Computer literacy and strong communication in English (written and spoken)
  • Good time management, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Professionalism, discretion and reliability
  • Understanding of financial and personnel admin processes is an advantage
  • Ability to organise meetings, manage diaries and support senior managers

Duties

  • Provide full secretarial and office support to a Director or Unit Head
  • Manage the diary, book appointments, answer and route calls
  • Arrange meetings, board sessions, write agendas and take minutes
  • Type memoranda, correspondence and reports according to departmental standards
  • Handle and file classified documents securely and maintain an effective filing system
  • Arrange travel and accommodation, prepare subsistence and travel claims, and book venues and catering
  • Track documentation and prepare meeting packs
  • Receive and record correspondence, operate office equipment and maintain stationery
  • Liaise with internal staff and external stakeholders on behalf of the office

Enquiries

WO1 H. Tieties Tel: (012) 402 2824
Ms M. Mathonsi Tel: (012) 402 2619

Applications

Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
Or email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za

How to Apply

To apply for the Department of Defence vacancies:

  1. Complete and sign the new Z83 application form (effective 01 January 2021). You can get it from any public service office or download it from the DPSA website.
  2. Attach a detailed and up-to-date CV (with qualifications, experience, competencies, and contact details).
  3. Do not attach certified copies of your ID, qualifications, and other documents at first application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies (not older than 6 months) before the interview.
  4. Use the correct reference number for the post you are applying for.
  5. If you apply for more than one post, submit a separate Z83 and CV for each post.
  6. You may submit by hand delivery or by email:
    • Hand delivery / post:
      Department of Defence, Logistics Division,
      228 Visagie Street, Peterson Bothongo House 2, Pretoria, 0001
    • Email: Logdivhrplan@dod.mil.za
  7. The closing date is 14 November 2025 at 16h00. Late applications and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Important:

  • If you send one Z83 with multiple posts listed, only the first post on your form will be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after 14 November 2025, your application was not successful.
  • All successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/asset record, qualification verification, employment verification) and security clearance.
  • All posts are filled in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan to promote representivity (race, gender and disability).