South African job seekers looking for government administration opportunities currently have a range of Administration Clerk vacancies available across national and provincial government departments in August 2026.
These opportunities are particularly worth checking if you have Grade 12, a Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. Several of the vacancies require no previous work experience, although some specialised Administration Clerk positions require relevant experience or additional competencies.
The vacancies are spread across departments including the Department of Employment and Labour, Office of the Chief Justice, Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, Department of Water and Sanitation, Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Limpopo Department of Social Development, and other provincial departments.
Applicants should pay close attention to the closing dates. Some of the opportunities listed below close as early as 14 August 2026.
Quick Overview
- Opportunity type: Government jobs
- Job category: Administration Clerk and related administrative positions
- Number of vacancy listings: 20
- Location: Various provinces and government departments
- Qualification requirements: Vary by position
- Several positions require: Grade 12/Senior Certificate/NQF Level 4
- Experience: Some positions require no experience; others require relevant experience
- Salary: Most entry-level Administration Clerk posts offer approximately R237 453 per annum
- Closing dates: 14, 17 and 24 August 2026, depending on the vacancy
- Applications: Follow the instructions provided on each individual vacancy page
Administration Clerk Jobs Currently Open in Government Departments
Applicants should open each vacancy below and read the complete requirements before applying. Do not assume that all Administration Clerk posts have identical requirements simply because the job titles are similar.
Limpopo Department of Social Development
The following opportunities have some of the earliest deadlines in this roundup.
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Administration Clerk — Makhado Building Maintenance
Centre: Vhembe District: Makhado Building Maintenance
Reference: S.4/3/2/128
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Applicants need an NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA. A valid driver’s licence is also required, except where the stated disability exception applies.
View the Administration Clerk – Makhado vacancy and application details
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Administration Clerk RCC — Mopani District
Centre: Mopani District Office
Reference: S.4/3/2/57
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 14 August 2026
This position requires an NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA and a valid driver’s licence, subject to the disability exception stated in the vacancy.
View the Administration Clerk RCC vacancy and application details
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Administration Clerk — X2 Posts
Centres: Waterberg District: Lephalale Roads Maintenance and Vhembe District: Thohoyandou Roads Maintenance
References: S.4/3/10/203 and S.4/3/10/204
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 14 August 2026
There are two posts under this listing. Applicants need an NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA. The advertised competencies include basic knowledge of supply chain duties, data capturing and computer operation.
View the Administration Clerk X2 Posts and application details
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
These positions are connected to the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and include opportunities where the official requirements indicate that no previous experience is required.
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Admin Clerk: Monitoring and Evaluation — EPWP
Centre: Aliwal North
Reference: DPWI 74/07/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
The position requires a National Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4, with no experience required.
View the Admin Clerk: Monitoring and Evaluation EPWP vacancy
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Admin Clerk: District Coordination — EPWP
Centre: Mount Ayliff
Reference: DPWI 71/07/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Applicants need a National Senior Certificate. According to the advertised requirements, no experience is required.
View the Admin Clerk: District Coordination EPWP vacancy
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Admin Clerk: Community Development — X6 Posts
Locations: Aliwal North, Mount Ayliff and East London
Reference numbers: DPWI 65/07/2026, DPWI 66/07/2026 and DPWI 67/07/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
This is one of the largest opportunities in the roundup, with six posts available. Applicants need a National Senior Certificate, and no experience is required according to the advertised requirements.
View all six Admin Clerk: Community Development EPWP posts
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness currently has several Administration Clerk opportunities covering finance, supply chain management, hospital admissions, human resources and ward administration.
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Administration Clerk: Human Resource Management
Centre: Radie Kotze Hospital, Bergriver Sub-district
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 17 August 2026
A Senior Certificate or equivalent is required. Unlike some of the entry-level posts in this roundup, applicants should have appropriate Human Resources experience, including exposure to areas such as salary administration, service conditions, personnel administration, PERSAL and recruitment and selection.
View the Administration Clerk: Human Resource Management vacancy
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Administration Clerk: Finance/Admin
Centre: Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Applicants should carefully check the financial and accounting requirements. The vacancy calls for a Senior Certificate or equivalent with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject, or relevant competencies and experience aligned with the post.
View the Administration Clerk: Finance/Admin vacancy
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Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management
Centre: Finance and Supply Chain Management
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 24 August 2026
This position focuses on supply chain administration. Knowledge of government supply chain processes, PFMA, LOGIS and related systems is relevant to the role.
View the Administration Clerk: Supply Chain Management vacancy
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Administration Clerk: Wards
Centre: Beaufort West Hospital
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Applicants require a Senior Certificate or equivalent and appropriate patient-administration experience in a health environment. Appropriate Clinicom experience is also listed.
View the Administration Clerk: Wards vacancy
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Administration Clerk: Admissions
Centre: New Somerset Hospital
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 24 August 2026
This vacancy requires a Senior Certificate or equivalent together with appropriate patient-administration experience in a hospital environment. Applicants should also note the requirement to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
View the Administration Clerk: Admissions vacancy
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Administration Clerk: HRM (People Management)
Centre: Western Cape College of Nursing, Central Administration Office, Stikland
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Applicants require a Senior Certificate or equivalent as well as appropriate People Management experience. PERSAL and recruitment-and-selection experience are also relevant.
View the Administration Clerk: HRM (People Management) vacancy
Department of Employment and Labour
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Admin Clerk: Auxiliary Services
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference: GAP-PRET-91903840-20260730-2
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Closing date: 24 August 2026
This is another particularly relevant opportunity for entry-level applicants. The advertised requirement is Matric/Grade 12 with no experience required.
View the Admin Clerk: Auxiliary Services vacancy
Office of the Chief Justice
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Administration Clerk
Centre: National Office, Midrand
Reference: 2026/95/OCJ
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate, and no experience is required. A driver’s licence is listed as an added advantage.
The position calls for administrative competencies including records management, computer literacy, communication, planning, organisation and customer service.
View the Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk vacancy
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
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Administration Clerk
Centre: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit
Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/203
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Applicants need a Grade 12 certificate. Job-related competencies include communication, planning, organisation, computer literacy, interpersonal relations and the ability to work as part of a team.
View the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Administration Clerk vacancy
Department of Water and Sanitation
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Administration Clerk Supervisor
Centre: Uitkeer
Reference: 170826/05
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Closing date: 17 August 2026
This is a more senior administrative opportunity and should not be confused with the Level 5 entry-level posts.
Applicants need a Senior/Grade 12 certificate or equivalent together with three to five years of relevant experience.
View the Administration Clerk Supervisor vacancy
Department of Higher Education and Training
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Chief Administrative Clerk: Payroll
Centre: TVET Colleges
Reference: EEC-PAYP-05-01/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Closing date: 17 August 2026
This is another senior administrative vacancy. Applicants need Grade 12/Matric/Level 4 together with an appropriate National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, Human Resource Management or an equivalent qualification.
The vacancy also requires three to five years of experience in a financial-management environment and a valid driver’s licence.
View the Chief Administrative Clerk: Payroll vacancy and full requirements
Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
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Administration Clerk: Institution of Soft Security
Location: Western Cape
Reference: POCS 03/2026
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Applicants require Grade 12/Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Relevant competencies include clerical administration, data capturing, computer operation, collecting statistics, planning and organisation, communication and teamwork.
View the Administration Clerk: Institution of Soft Security vacancy
Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
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Administration Clerk: Library Service — Stellenbosch Region
Location: Stellenbosch Region, Western Cape
Reference: CAS 20/2026
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Applicants need Grade 12/Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification and a valid Code B or higher driving licence, subject to the accommodation stated in the vacancy for applicants with disabilities whose disabilities restrict driving.
View the Stellenbosch Region Administration Clerk: Library Service vacancy
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Administration Clerk: Library Service — Hermanus Region
Location: Hermanus Region, Western Cape
Reference: CAS 18/2026
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum, Level 05
Closing date: 17 August 2026
The minimum qualification is Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent. A Code B or higher driving licence is also required, with the disability-related provision stated in the official requirements.
View the Hermanus Region Administration Clerk: Library Service vacancy
Which Administration Clerk Jobs Require No Experience?
One of the advantages of this group of vacancies is that several positions specifically indicate that no experience is required.
These include opportunities such as:
- Office of the Chief Justice Administration Clerk in Midrand
- Department of Employment and Labour Admin Clerk: Auxiliary Services
- Eastern Cape DPWI Admin Clerk: Monitoring and Evaluation EPWP
- Eastern Cape DPWI Admin Clerk: District Coordination EPWP
- Eastern Cape DPWI Admin Clerk: Community Development posts
Applicants should still read each vacancy individually. “No experience required” does not mean there are no other requirements. You must still meet the advertised educational, competency and application requirements.
What Does an Administration Clerk Do in Government?
The exact responsibilities depend on the government department and business unit.
Administration Clerks may be responsible for tasks such as:
- Capturing information
- Maintaining files and records
- Processing correspondence
- Preparing documents
- Providing administrative support
- Assisting with human-resource administration
- Supporting supply chain processes
- Processing financial administration
- Maintaining databases and registers
- Assisting members of the public
- Preparing reports and statistics
- Arranging meetings
- Supporting departmental programmes
This is why applicants should avoid sending the exact same generic application for every Administration Clerk position.
An Administration Clerk working in Human Resources may require different knowledge from one working in Finance, Supply Chain Management, EPWP, hospital admissions or library services.
Edupstairs Application Guidance
Before applying, compare your qualifications and experience with the requirements of the individual vacancy.
Pay particular attention to whether the vacancy requires:
- Grade 12 only
- Mathematics or Accounting
- Previous administrative experience
- PERSAL experience
- LOGIS or BAS knowledge
- Hospital or patient-administration experience
- A valid driver’s licence
- Three to five years of experience
- A diploma or degree
Do not apply merely because the words “Administration Clerk” appear in the job title.
Apply for the earliest-closing vacancies first
At the time of compiling this roundup, the earliest vacancies close on 14 August 2026.
Applicants interested in the Limpopo vacancies should therefore prioritise those applications before moving on to vacancies closing on 17 and 24 August.
Check the reference number
Where a vacancy provides a reference number, make sure you use the correct reference when completing your application.
Government departments may advertise many positions simultaneously. Using an incorrect reference number can create unnecessary problems with your application.
Follow the application method exactly
Do not assume that every government department accepts applications in the same way.
One department may require an online application, while another may specify email, hand delivery or another application channel.
Open the individual Edupstairs vacancy page above and read the Applications section before submitting anything.
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Common Mistakes Applicants Should Avoid
One common mistake is treating all government Administration Clerk vacancies as identical.
They are not.
A Supply Chain Management Administration Clerk, for example, may require knowledge that is not required for a general administrative position.
Another mistake is applying after the deadline. Government closing dates should be treated seriously. Do not wait until the final few minutes to submit an online or emailed application.
Applicants should also avoid:
- Using the wrong vacancy reference
- Ignoring qualification requirements
- Claiming experience they do not have
- Failing to follow the advertised application method
- Applying for experienced positions when they only meet entry-level requirements
- Failing to check whether a driver’s licence is compulsory
- Submitting documents that were not requested
- Assuming that Grade 12 automatically qualifies them for every post
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Need Help?
Edupstairs Advice
If you have Grade 12 but little or no work experience, start with the vacancies that specifically say “no experience required.”
Do not be discouraged by Administration Clerk adverts that require several years of experience. Those are aimed at a different level of applicant.
Instead, identify the Level 5 vacancies that match your qualifications and build your government-administration experience from there.
Also consider the type of administration career you want to develop. Experience in HR administration, finance, supply chain, records management, EPWP administration or hospital administration can eventually help you specialise and compete for more senior administrative positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many Administration Clerk vacancy listings are included here?
There are over 20 currently open Administration Clerk and closely related administrative vacancy listings in this roundup based on the Edupstairs DPSA vacancy database used to compile the article.
Some individual listings contain more than one actual post, including the Community Development X6 and Administration Clerk X2 opportunities.
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Can I apply for an Administration Clerk job with only Grade 12?
Yes, for several of these positions.
A number of vacancies require Grade 12, Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4. However, you must check the requirements of the specific vacancy because some positions require experience or additional qualifications.
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Are there Administration Clerk jobs that require no experience?
Yes. Several vacancies specifically state that no experience is required, including some Eastern Cape EPWP Administration Clerk positions, the Office of the Chief Justice vacancy and the Department of Employment and Labour opportunity.
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What salary do government Administration Clerks earn?
Many of the Level 5 positions in this roundup advertise salaries starting at approximately R237 453 per annum.
Higher-level supervisory or chief administrative positions advertise higher salaries and generally require additional experience.
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Do all Administration Clerk jobs require a driver’s licence?
No. A driver’s licence is compulsory or advantageous for some positions, while other vacancies do not list it as a requirement. Check the individual advert.
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Can I apply for more than one Administration Clerk vacancy?
If you meet the requirements, you may consider applying for multiple suitable vacancies. Each application should follow the instructions and reference number applicable to that specific position.
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Where are these jobs located?
The vacancies cover locations in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Gauteng, as well as positions associated with national government departments.
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When do these Administration Clerk vacancies close?
The vacancies in this roundup have closing dates of 14 August, 17 August and 24 August 2026, depending on the position.
Always confirm the closing date on the individual vacancy page before applying.
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Are these all entry-level positions?
No. Most are Level 5 Administration Clerk positions, but this roundup also includes higher-level positions such as Administration Clerk Supervisor and Chief Administrative Clerk: Payroll, which require several years of relevant experience.
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Where can I see the full application instructions?
Use the individual Edupstairs vacancy links provided under each job above. Each vacancy page contains the detailed requirements, duties, application instructions and other available information for that specific post.
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