Entry Level Vacancies at Department of Land Reform

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and unemployed South African youth to fill multiple entry-level Public Service vacancies based in Pretoria, Gauteng. These permanent Level 05 Public Service positions offer exceptional career pathways within national government, providing successful candidates with structured administrative exposure, professional development, and competitive public service benefits. Opportunities are available across critical functional units including Human Resource Administration, Secretarial Support, Supply Chain Management, and Registry Services.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the specific entry-level role appointed to, candidates will undertake standard Public Service clerical and administrative duties:

• Human Resource Clerk: Implement core human resource administration practices including recruitment and selection processes, interview secretariat duties, qualification verification, appointments, service terminations, and probationary administration. Administer employee conditions of service such as leave, housing allowances, medical aid, overtime claims, pension processing, and PILIR (Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement).

• Secretary: Provide comprehensive secretarial, reception, and executive clerical support to the Director. Coordinate daily office diaries, schedule meetings, screen telephone inquiries, draft internal memoranda, liaise with travel agencies to manage transport and accommodation itineraries, and process travel and subsistence (T&S) claims efficiently.

• Supply Chain Clerk: Render clerical asset management support by maintaining official asset registers, identifying redundant or obsolete inventory, and issuing office furnishings and equipment. Deliver acquisition support by updating supplier rosters on LOGIS, capturing procurement specifications, requesting official quotations, issuing bid documentation, and assisting bid adjudication committees.

• Registry Clerk: Manage the Departmental registry counter services, sorting, registering, franking, and dispatching daily incoming and outgoing correspondence. Implement the approved Public Service record classification system, oversee physical and electronic record archives, retrieve requested documentation, and maintain comprehensive filing indexes.

Why Join the Company

Building a career with the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development places you at the center of South Africa's land administration and rural development transformation. Employees gain invaluable Public Service exposure, job security, standardized work hours, access to state pension fund benefits (GEPF), and continuous workplace learning programmes tailored to accelerate junior professionals into long-term public administrative leaders.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Align Your Z83 Sections Accurately: Ensure you complete every single section of the official Z83 application form in full without stating 'refer to CV', paying specific attention to typing the exact post name and reference number corresponding to the specific role you wish to be considered for.

• Highlight Grade 12 Competencies and Computer Proficiency: Since no previous experience is required for these clerk roles, emphasize your literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), your attention to administrative accuracy, and your ability to draft professional emails and business communication.

• Demonstrate Understanding of the Public Sector: Showcase basic knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), or standard administrative registry guidelines in your cover letter to differentiate your application from thousands of competing candidates.

Interview Preparation

Candidates shortlisted for these clerk roles can typically expect situational questions evaluating administrative reliability and integrity:

• "How do you organize and prioritize your daily duties when handling conflicting tasks, such as answering public telephone enquiries while meeting an urgent filing or invoice processing deadline?"

• "In a government environment where confidentiality is paramount, how would you handle a situation where an unauthorized colleague asks for access to sensitive personnel records or sealed tender submissions?"

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the standard Government Z83 application form accompanied by a comprehensive, recently updated CV. You can download the Z83 form here or use the free online Z83 form filler to complete it digitally.

Please note that each specific position has designated submission channels and reference numbers. Clearly indicate the post title, reference code, and centre on your application:

• Human Resource Clerk (Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/278): Apply via email to 📧 [email protected] or hand deliver to 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Van Der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001.

• Secretary (Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/279): Apply via email to 📧 [email protected] or hand deliver to 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001.

• Supply Chain Clerk (Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/283): Apply online via Click here to apply for this role (select 'The Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds' for Deeds Registry Location) or hand deliver to North Gauteng Deeds Registry, 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002.

• Registry Clerk (Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/284): Apply online via Click here to apply for this role (select 'The Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds' for Deeds Registry Location) or hand deliver to North Gauteng Deeds Registry, 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002.

• Grade 12 Certificate (Matric) or a relevant equivalent qualification.

• No prior work experience is required (entry-level).

• Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Working knowledge and understanding of registry practices, clerical duties, and the legislative framework governing the Public Service.

• Strong organizational, data capturing, and record retrieval abilities.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Sound interpersonal relations, telephone etiquette, flexibility, and teamwork capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to act with tact, discretion, and uphold confidentiality.