Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts) – Department of Defence
The Department of Defence has announced new employment opportunities for Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts) at Air Force Base Ysterplaat. This position is ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are looking to start a career in government administration, as no previous work experience is required.
These vacancies offer stable employment, government benefits, and an opportunity to work in the logistics and supply support environment within the defence sector.
Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts) – Department of Defence
- Position: Administration Clerk: Production
- Reference Number: AFBYTPLT/0208/26/02
- Number of Posts: 3
- Department: Department of Defence
- Location: Air Force Base Ysterplaat
- Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
- Closing Date: 27 March 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification
- No prior experience required
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should have:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal abilities
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work with administrative records and stock information
- Basic knowledge of warehouse or logistics administration will be an advantage
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide clerical support to Provisioning Administration Officers in the logistics and supply support environment.
Main duties include:
- Performing administrative tasks related to provisioning and logistics support
- Preserving, storing and maintaining certain military stock items
- Maintaining accurate data registers for stock received, issued and pending
- Assisting with stocktaking and inventory management
- Ensuring warehouses and stores remain clean, organised and secure
- Following up on outstanding demands and supply requests
- Assisting with the updating of provisioning parameters on ICNs
- Scrutinising and printing Provisioning Authorisations (PAs)
- Supporting demand and purchasing processes
- Assisting with the disposal and safeguarding of stores
- Providing feedback and statistical reports when required
- Determining future stock level requirements
- Handling issuing and receiving of stock items
- Evaluating requirements that affect the operational readiness of the base
- Performing binning and cleaning of stores
Enquiries
For more information about the vacancy, contact:
Capt L.L. Watson
Telephone: (021) 672 3055
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted through the following methods:
Email Application:
Send applications to: edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za
Postal Application:
Department of Defence
Air Force Base Ysterplaat
Hand Delivery:
65 Piet Grobler Street
Brooklyn, Ysterplaat
Important Notes for Applicants
- Ensure your reference number (AFBYTPLT/0208/26/02) is clearly stated on the application.
- Submit applications before the closing date: 27 March 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Why This Opportunity Is Worth Applying For
Working with the Department of Defence offers long-term career stability, structured government salary progression, and exposure to professional administrative systems. The Administration Clerk: Production role also provides valuable experience in logistics, stock control, and government administration, making it a strong entry-level position for job seekers in South Africa.
Disclaimer: Government Vacancies SA is not the organization calling for applications. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GV, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
