Department of Defence Vacancies: Apply by 29 June 2026

The Department of Defence invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for Administration Clerk and Secretary vacancies based at the Armscor Building in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. Applicants must submit their applications before the closing date and ensure that the correct reference number is quoted.

DetailsInformation
EmployerDepartment of Defence
Closing Date29 June 2026 at 16h00
LocationErasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa
CentreArmscor Building
Application MethodPost, hand delivery or email
Required DocumentsCompleted Z83 form and detailed CV

Administration Clerk Ref No: DLSD/19/20/26/01

Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 โ€“ R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

Requirements

Applicants must have Grade 12, NQF Level 4, or an equivalent qualification.

No experience is required.

Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel, good verbal and written communication, coordination, planning, organisational skills, flexibility, teamwork, interpersonal relations, problem-solving and discipline.

Duties

The successful candidates will render clerical services to the Military Legal Services.

Duties include performing routine clerical duties, handling routine correspondence, processing documents such as letters, notices, memorandums and submissions, answering and making telephone calls, taking notes and typing documents.

The candidates will also submit inland, expenditure and accommodation claims, manage the diary of the officer in charge, receive visitors, arrange refreshments, file documents, compile letters, perform basic calculations, maintain statistics and receive or transmit messages using a fax machine.

Enquiries

Col E.O. Mothupi
Tel: 012 355 5383

Lt Col A. Everitt
Tel: 012 355 5334

Secretary Ref No: DLSD/19/20/26/02

Posts: 2
Salary: R237 453 โ€“ R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

Requirements

Applicants must have Grade 12, NQF Level 4, or an equivalent qualification.

No experience is required.

Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel, professional attitude and appearance, solid written and verbal communication, excellent organisational skills, good etiquette, reliability, tact and discretion.

Duties

The successful candidates will provide secretarial and receptionist support services to the Director.

Duties include receiving telephone calls, referring calls to the correct role players, recording appointments and events, typing documents, operating office equipment such as fax machines, scanners and photocopiers, and arranging meetings and events.

The candidates will also liaise with travel agencies, process travel and subsistence claims, process invoices, record basic minutes, draft routine correspondence and reports, file documents, administer leave registers, telephone accounts and attendance registers, receive and distribute documents, handle procurement of standard office items, prepare briefing notes and maintain manual and electronic filing systems.

Enquiries

Col E.O. Mothupi
Tel: 012 355 5383

Lt Col A. Everitt
Tel: 012 355 5334

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a detailed CV only.

Applications may be posted to:

Department of Defence
Directorate Legal Services Division
Private Bag X161
Pretoria
0001

Hand delivery:

Armscor Building
Corner Nossob and Boeing Street
Erasmuskloof
Pretoria

Email: Mafemo.Majutla@dod.mil.za

To apply and access more details, visit the DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circulars website.

Important Notes for Applicants

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must use the correct Z83 form, which came into effect on 01 January 2021. Applications submitted on the incorrect Z83 form will be disqualified.

The Z83 form must be originally signed and dated by the applicant. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documents for each post.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Certified copies must not be older than six months.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, which may include criminal record, citizenship, financial or asset record checks, qualification verification, employment verification and social media profile checks.

Successful candidates will also undergo security clearance processes and will be appointed on probation for 12 months.

Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.