Administration Clerk (X2 Posts)

The Department of Agriculture is inviting applications for Administration Clerk positions in Pretoria, Gauteng and Bloemfontein, Free State. These entry-level opportunities are ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 certificate who are looking to build a career in the South African Public Service. No previous work experience is required.

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1. Administration Clerk – Directorate: Cooperatives

Reference Number: 3/3/1/63/2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R237,453 per annum (Level 5)

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• No previous experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of general clerical and administrative duties.
• Ability to capture data, maintain records, and compile statistics.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Good understanding of office procedures.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support.
• Record, organise, capture, store, and retrieve documents and correspondence.
• Maintain registers, records, and statistical information.
• Respond to routine enquiries.
• Handle photocopying, scanning, and faxing of documents.
• Distribute documents and packages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain an efficient filing system.
• Prepare letters and other correspondence.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence registers.
• Support procurement and supply chain administration.
• Obtain quotations and process office stationery purchases.
• Maintain stationery stock levels and the asset register.
• Provide personnel administration support, including leave and attendance records.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for officials.
• Assist with expenditure records, travel claims, telephone accounts, and petty cash administration.

Enquiries

Ms Sibusisiwe Matanda
Tel: (012) 319 8143

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted:

• By hand: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
• By email: ACrecruit63@nda.gov.za

Employment Equity Target: African Males and Persons with Disabilities.

Administration Clerk – Directorate: Inspection and Quarantine Services

Reference Number: 3/3/1/62/2026
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Salary: R237,453 per annum (Level 5)

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• No previous experience required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Ability to capture and maintain records electronically and manually.
• Understanding of Public Service legislation and office procedures.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative and clerical support services.
• Capture and maintain office records, registers, and databases.
• Operate reception and switchboard services.
• Handle correspondence, mail, courier packages, and document management.
• Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and coordinate travel and accommodation.
• Maintain filing systems and key control registers.
• Support procurement processes and manage office supplies, uniforms, cleaning materials, and assets.
• Maintain and update the component's asset register and assist with asset verification and loss control reporting.
• Administer leave, attendance, personnel records, appointments, and other human resource functions.
• Support financial administration by processing expenditure, payments, travel claims, overtime claims, telephone accounts, petty cash, and invoice reconciliations.
• Coordinate departmental transport by managing vehicle bookings, inspections, maintenance, petrol cards, trip authorisations, and accident reports.
• Prepare reports and provide general administrative support to the Directorate.

Enquiries

Mr Kuben Naidoo
Tel: 082 881 2262

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted:

• By hand: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
• By email: ACrecruit62@nda.gov.za

Employment Equity Target: African, Indian and White Males, Indian Females, and Persons with Disabilities.

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