🗂️ Administration Jobs

0 active vacancies in South Africa

Administrative officers, clerks, data capturers, secretaries and office managers.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT

Department of Local Government · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION

Department of the Premier · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 098 195

20 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL PROTECTION

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 573 897

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 573 897

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DIRECTOR: POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Department of the Premier · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 384

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PHYSICAL PROTECTION

Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: DISASTER INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

Department of Local Government · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Department of the Premier · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 573 897

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AGRI-PROCESSING

Department of Economic Development and Tourism · western cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): VEHICLE INSPECTORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT (X2 POSTS)

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

31 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (BAS & LOGIS TRAINING)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

31 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING (PERSAL TRAINING)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 932 292

31 days left

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): AGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (SUPERVISOR): POLICY: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (SUPERVISOR): ROAD TRAFFIC LAW AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOT 170/2026 (X3 POSTS)

Department of Transport

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

10 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BENEFICIATION STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 605 740

10 days left

PERSONAL ASSISTANT

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

13 days left

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

13 days left

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/296 (X2 POSTS)

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

13 days left

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LEGAL

Office of the Chief Justice · free state

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

10 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MINERAL LAWS AND REMDEC

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources · mpumalanga

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 605 740

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

National Prosecuting Authority

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION & STATISTICS

Department of Employment and Labour · limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 605 749

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF DIRECTOR

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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CHIEF REGISTRY CLERK (X9 POSTS)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: DISTRICT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: SPECIAL PROJECTS (X3 POSTS)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT: CHIEF DIRECTOR

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 338 106

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: DISTRICT MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT (CLUSTER B

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 554 696

10 days left

CHIEF DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY PROMOTION & STANDARDS

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 554 696

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SENIOR ADMIN OFFICER: RECORDS MANAGEMENT (X2 POSTS)

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT REF

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 413 001

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LEARNERSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMMES

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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DIRECTOR: MOGALAKWENA DISTRICT

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 384

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

6 days left

ADMINISTRATION CLERK

Office of the Chief Justice

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 279 708

6 days left

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BLACK INDUSTRIALIST PROGRAMME

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 098 195

10 days left

DIRECTOR: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 384

6 days left

DIRECTOR: RISK ANTI-CORRUPTION & INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT REF

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 317 384

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CHIEF DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

Provincial Administration: Gauteng

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 1 554 696

6 days left

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

10 days left

TRANSPORT CLERK REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/41/2026(AUX)

P

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 237 453

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DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

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GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLY

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND REPORTING

Na

GOVERNMENT⚡ AUTO-APPLYR 487 197

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🗂️ Administration jobs in South Africa

Administrative and clerical roles are among the most consistently advertised positions in the South African public service. Government departments at all levels - national, provincial, and municipal - have a structural and ongoing need for administrative officers, data capturers, personal assistants, registry clerks, and office managers. The public service uses a standardised job grading system, and administrative roles span salary levels 5 to 10, from junior clerk to senior administrative officer. Private sector demand for administrative professionals is concentrated in legal, financial, and healthcare services.

📋 Qualifications

Entry-level administrative posts in government typically require a National Senior Certificate (matric) with relevant experience. Posts graded at salary level 7 and above (Administrative Officer and Senior Administrative Officer) generally require a relevant National Diploma or Degree. Computer literacy is listed as a mandatory requirement on almost every administrative post advert - specify the exact software you can use, particularly Microsoft Office suite and any government-specific systems like PERSAL.

💰 Salary context

Administrative Officer posts in government (salary level 7) earn approximately R300,000 to R380,000 per year. Senior Administrative Officers (salary level 8) earn R380,000 to R430,000. Above this, Principal Administrative Officer (level 9) and Deputy Director (level 11) posts require supervisory and management experience. Private sector administrative salaries vary significantly by industry and location - Gauteng and Western Cape pay more than other provinces for equivalent roles.

Application tips for 🗂️ administration roles

  • ·Government administrative posts receive the highest volume of applications of any job category. A generic CV will not get through. Tailor your CV to reflect the exact duties listed in the advert.
  • ·If you have experience with specific government systems - PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, SAP - name them explicitly on your CV and in your cover letter.
  • ·A valid driver's licence is listed as a requirement on a significant proportion of government administrative posts. If you have one, make it visible on page one of your CV.
  • ·Registry clerk and document management posts require attention to detail and confidentiality. Highlight any experience handling classified or sensitive documents.