Department of Defence Personnel Official Vacancy: Grade 12 Applicants Can Apply
Department of Defence Personnel Official Vacancy
The South African Department of Defence is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Personnel Official: Production vacancy at the Military Health Training Formation in Lephalale, Limpopo.
This government position is suitable for applicants who have completed Grade 12 and are interested in building a career in personnel administration, human resources support or public service administration. No previous work experience is required.
Applications for the Department of Defence Personnel Official vacancy must be submitted before the closing date of 24 July 2026.
Department of Defence Vacancy Overview
Position: Personnel Official: Production
Reference number: SG 01/24/26/09
Department: Department of Defence
Centre: Military Health Training Formation, Lephalale
Salary: R237 453 to R279 708 per year
Salary level: Level 05
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Experience required: No experience required
The successful applicant will provide personnel administration and clerical support at the Military Health Training Formation headquarters.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Grade 12 certificate at NQF Level 4 or an equivalent recognised qualification
- No previous work experience is required
- Basic knowledge of clerical and administrative duties
- The ability to capture and update information accurately
- Basic computer literacy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- The ability to collect, organise and report statistics
- An understanding of workplace procedures
- Basic knowledge of the legislation and policies governing the South African Public Service
Candidates should be able to work accurately, handle personnel information responsibly and communicate effectively with employees and management.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the headquarters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing general personnel administration support
- Assisting with the implementation of employee conditions of service
- Processing and maintaining leave records
- Assisting with housing and medical benefit administration
- Supporting subsistence and travel administration
- Assisting with injury-on-duty documentation
- Processing long-service recognition information
- Supporting overtime, relocation and allowance administration
- Assisting with pension and termination-of-service processes
- Supporting absence-without-leave administration and related personnel processes
- Providing administrative support during recruitment and selection processes
- Capturing and updating employee information on the relevant personnel systems
- Maintaining personnel files and employee records
- Keeping the departmental leave register updated
- Maintaining attendance registers
- Arranging official travel and accommodation
- Ensuring personnel documents are filed safely and accurately
This position requires a responsible and organised individual who can manage confidential employee information and complete administrative tasks within the required deadlines.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for Grade 12 graduates who are interested in careers such as:
- Human resources administration
- Personnel administration
- Office administration
- Government clerical services
- Employee benefits administration
- Recruitment administration
Because no previous experience is required, the vacancy provides an opportunity for entry-level applicants to gain experience within the public service.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted by post, hand delivery or email.
Postal Address
SAMHS Training Centre Lephalale
Private Bag X7503
Lephalale
0557
Hand-Delivery Address
SAMHS Training Centre Lephalale
Overwacht Avenue
Onverwacht
Lephalale
0557
Email Applications
Applications may be emailed to:
Applicants should use the correct reference number, SG 01/24/26/09, in the email subject line and on the application form.
Candidates should ensure that the application is complete and submitted before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the vacancy, contact:
Col M.R. Mphashi: 015 299 3701
WO1 L.A. Alberts: 015 299 3743
Closing Date
Applications close on Friday, 24 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid technical problems or delays close to the deadline.
