Department of Employment and Labour Internships 2026 – South Africa Opportunities

Exciting Entry-Level Job Opportunities in South Africa Public Service

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and other government departments are offering a variety of entry-level positions across South Africa. These vacancies include roles in administration, agriculture, labour, justice, and environmental sectors. With competitive salaries and opportunities in multiple provinces, these South Africa jobs are ideal for candidates seeking to start or grow their careers in the public sector.

Available Entry-Level Positions

Department of Agriculture

  • Secretary – Pretoria, Gauteng | Reference: 3/3/1/35/2026 | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) | No experience required | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Tractor Driver – Middelburg, Eastern Cape | Reference: 3/3/1/36/2026 | Salary: R170 226 p.a. (Level 03) | Qualification: NQF Level 3 (Grade 10) | Minimum 1 year experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Cleaner – Middelburg, Eastern Cape | Reference: 3/3/1/37/2026 | Salary: R144 024 p.a. (Level 02) | Qualification: ABET | No experience required | Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Department of Employment and Labour

  • UI Claims Officer – Bellville & George Labour Centres | Reference: HR4/4/10/667, HR4/4/10/668 | Salary: R280 278 p.a. | Qualification: Grade 12/Senior Certificate | 0-6 months experience | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Personnel Officer HRM – Western Cape Provincial Office | Reference: HR4/4/10/669 | Salary: R237 453 p.a. | Qualification: Matric plus HR Certificate | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Administration Clerk (Risk Management, Inspection and Enforcement, Management Support) – Various Labour Centres | Salary: R237 453 p.a. | Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 | No experience required | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Office Aid – Western Cape Provincial Office | Reference: HR4/4/10/675 | Salary: R170 226 p.a. | Qualification: Grade 10 | No experience required | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Client Service Officer (IES & Public Employment Services) – Multiple Labour Centres | Salary: R280 278 p.a. | Qualification: Grade 12 | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • BCEA Inspector – Somerset West Labour Centre | Reference: HR4/4/10/656 | Salary: R413 001 p.a. | Qualification: 3-year tertiary in Labour Relations/BCOM LAW/LLB | 2 years experience | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Senior Administration Officer: UIF Operations – George & Worcester Labour Centres | Salary: R413 001 p.a. | Qualification: Undergraduate degree in relevant field | 2 years experience | Closing Date: 08 June 2026
  • Administrative Officer (Management Support Services & Work-Seeker Registration) – Cape Town & Western Cape | Salary: R338 106 p.a. | Qualification: 3-year tertiary qualification | 1 year experience | Closing Date: 08 June 2026

Department of Higher Education and Training

  • Administrative Clerk – Bloemfontein Campus | Reference: MOT/ADM/BFN/2026 | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: N6 in Office Management/National Diploma | 1 year clerical experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Admin Clerks: Administration Services – Carletonville, Krugersdorp West, Randfontein | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: Matric plus 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or related field | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Cleaner – Bloemfontein Campus | Salary: R144 024 p.a. (Level 02) | Qualification: ABET/Grade 10 | 2 years cleaning experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

  • Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection – Western Cape, Limpopo/Mpumalanga | Salary: R605 742 p.a. | Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry/Natural Science/Environmental Management | 3 years experience | Closing Date: 15 June 2026

Department of Public Service and Administration

  • Secretary – Pretoria, Gauteng | Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/34 | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Human Resource Clerk Supervisor – Pretoria, Gauteng | Salary: R338 106 p.a. (Level 07) | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | Minimum 3 years HR experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Assistant Director: ICT – Pretoria, Gauteng | Salary: R487 197 p.a. (Level 09) | Qualification: Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Degree in IT or related | Minimum 3 years junior management experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Administrative Clerk – Pretoria, Gauteng | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Tractor Driver – Middelburg, Eastern Cape | Salary: R170 226 p.a. (Level 03) | Qualification: Grade 10 | Minimum 1 year experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Cleaner – Middelburg, Eastern Cape | Salary: R144 024 p.a. (Level 02) | Qualification: ABET | No experience required | Closing Date: 05 June 2026

Office of the Chief Justice

  • Registrar’s Clerk – Durban & Cape Town | Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 p.a. (Level 05) | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | No experience required | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Typist – Cape Town | Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 p.a. (Level 04) | Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent | No experience required | Closing Date: 05 June 2026
  • Security Officer – Durban | Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 p.a. (Level 03) | Qualification: Grade 10 (ABET Level 3) | Minimum 1 year security experience | Closing Date: 05 June 2026

How to Apply for DPSA and Other Government Internships and Jobs

Application Process

Applicants interested in these DPSA and other government internships and entry-level positions must complete the official Z83 Application Form. This form is mandatory for all applications and must be submitted along with certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, and any other relevant supporting documents.

Submission Details

Applications should be submitted according to the instructions outlined in the official vacancy circular. For full details on each position, requirements, and application instructions, please refer to the official DPSA circular available here: Full Vacancy Circular.

Important Closing Dates

  • Most positions close on 05 June 2026.
  • Some Department of Employment and Labour positions close on 08 June 2026.
  • The Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection position closes on 15 June 2026.
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