Department of Agriculture: Entry Level Administration Clerks

•  Apply before Aug 07, 2026 

Position Overview

The Department of Agriculture is inviting unemployed youth to apply for entry-level Administration Clerk positions, offering a great opportunity to gain real work experience in a government environment. This is a chance to build practical administrative skills while growing and preparing for future career opportunities.

Position Title: Administration Clerk

Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Reference No: 3/3/1/63/2026

Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

Responsibilities

• Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function).
• Update registers and statistics.
• Handle routine enquiries.
• Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles.
• Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
• Keep and maintain the filling system for the component.
• Type letters and/or other correspondence when required.
• Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.
• Liaise within internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.
• Obtain quotations complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items.
• Stock control of office stationery.
• Keep and maintain the asset register of the component.
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.
• Maintain a leave register for the component.
• Keep and maintain personnel records in the component.
• Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component.
• Arrange travelling and accommodation.
• Provide financial administration support services in the component.
• Capture and update expenditure in the component.
• Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.
• Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

Requirements

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate.
• Diploma / Degree will be Advantageous
• No experience required.
• Job related Knowledge:

1. Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
2. Operate a computer and collecting statistics.
3. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
4. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Language skills, good communication skills (verbal and written),
• Planning and organisation skills,
• Computer literacy,
• Interpersonal relations,
• Flexibility
• Ability to work within a team.
  
  

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download pdf ) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.

Position Title: Administration Clerk

Reference No: 3/3/1/63/2026

Applications

Hand deliver during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002

Or

By email to: ACrecruit63@nda.gov.za