The Department of Defence invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of vacant positions available across various divisions and locations in South Africa. These opportunities are open to individuals who meet the minimum requirements outlined for each post and are committed to contributing to the department’s mission of supporting the country’s defence capabilities through professional public service.
Successful applicants will become part of an organisation that values integrity, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence. The available positions offer competitive government salaries, opportunities for career development, and the chance to work in a structured environment dedicated to national service. Eligible candidates are encouraged to carefully review the requirements for their preferred position and submit their applications before the official closing date.
Secretary
SA Navy Headquarters — Pretoria
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/20
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Knowledge of secretarial and PA functions
- Knowledge of general office administration and the ability to operate and organise an office efficiently
- Ability to conceptualise and initiate innovative approaches to optimise secretarial service provided to the manager
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Telephone etiquette and excellent typing skills
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Manager’s diary on a daily basis and arrange appointments for staff members
- Render a Personal Assistant and support service to the Manager, including taking minutes, confirmatory notes, memorandums, and letters, and the transcription thereof
- Prepare briefings and slideshows and make travel arrangements
- Manage general office duties and arrange engagements and meetings
- Order stationery through relevant sections and clear the Manager’s desk daily
- Provide reception, communication, and coordination services
- Provide an office security service
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: WO2 W.M. Simango, SA Navy Headquarters, Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001
Hand deliver to: SA Navy Headquarters, 224 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Attention: Ms T.C. Sibaya)
Enquiries: Ms T.C. Sibaya, Tel: (021) 339 4185/4186
Secretary
SA Navy Headquarters — Pretoria
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/21
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Knowledge of secretarial and PA functions
- Knowledge of general office administration and the ability to operate and organise an office efficiently
- Ability to conceptualise and initiate innovative approaches to optimise secretarial service provided to the manager
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Telephone etiquette and excellent typing skills
- Planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Manager’s diary on a daily basis and arrange appointments for staff members
- Render a Personal Assistant and support service to the Manager, including taking minutes, confirmatory notes, memorandums, and letters, and the transcription thereof
- Prepare briefings and slideshows and make travel arrangements
- Manage general office duties and arrange engagements and meetings
- Order stationery through relevant sections and clear the Manager’s desk daily
- Provide reception, communication, and coordination services
- Provide an office security service
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: WO2 W.M. Simango, SA Navy Headquarters, Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001
Hand deliver to: SA Navy Headquarters, 224 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms T.C. Sibaya, Tel: (021) 339 4185/4186
Secretary
SA Navy Headquarters — Pretoria
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/22
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Knowledge of secretarial and PA functions
- Knowledge of general office administration and the ability to operate and organise an office efficiently
- Ability to conceptualise and initiate innovative approaches to optimise secretarial service provided to the manager
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Telephone etiquette and excellent typing skills
- Planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Manager’s diary on a daily basis and arrange appointments for staff members
- Render a Personal Assistant and support service to the Manager, including taking minutes, confirmatory notes, memorandums, and letters, and the transcription thereof
- Prepare briefings and slideshows and make travel arrangements
- Manage general office duties and arrange engagements and meetings
- Order stationery through relevant sections and clear the Manager’s desk daily
- Provide reception, communication, and coordination services
- Provide an office security service
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: WO2 W.M. Simango, SA Navy Headquarters, Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001
Hand deliver to: SA Navy Headquarters, 224 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms T.C. Sibaya, Tel: (012) 339 4185/4186
Secretary
SA Navy Headquarters — Pretoria
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/23
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Knowledge of secretarial and PA functions
- Knowledge of general office administration and the ability to operate and organise an office efficiently
- Ability to conceptualise and initiate innovative approaches to optimise secretarial service provided to the manager
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Telephone etiquette and excellent typing skills
- Planning, organising, and problem-solving skills
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the Manager’s diary on a daily basis and arrange appointments for staff members
- Render a Personal Assistant and support service to the Manager, including taking minutes, confirmatory notes, memorandums, and letters, and the transcription thereof
- Prepare briefings and slideshows and make travel arrangements
- Manage general office duties and arrange engagements and meetings
- Order stationery through relevant sections and clear the Manager’s desk daily
- Provide reception, communication, and coordination services
- Provide an office security service
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: WO2 W.M. Simango, SA Navy Headquarters, Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001
Hand deliver to: SA Navy Headquarters, 224 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001
Enquiries: Ms T.C. Sibaya, Tel: (012) 339 4185/4186
Registry Clerk
Naval Base Simon’s Town — HR Administration Support
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/24 (X3 Posts)
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Knowledge of business planning, budgeting, and functional supporting systems
- Leadership, supervisory, and team management skills
- Ability to train subordinates
- Ability to drive execution of plans through organisational values to reach objectives
- Adaptability skills
- Ability to exercise the departmental disciplinary system
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to coach and mentor subordinates
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate in establishing and maintaining the work unit’s operational business framework and systems
- Manage the work unit’s day-to-day requirements
- Supervise the work unit’s personnel and general requirements
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995
Hand deliver to: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
Enquiries: Cdr J. Howe, Tel: (021) 787 4220/3848
Registry Clerk
Naval Base Simon’s Town — HR Administration Support
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/25
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, in English
- Managerial and leadership skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
- Understanding of the specific work environment
- Command and control knowledge
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, file, dispatch, and distribute incoming and outgoing restricted and confidential correspondence
- Create, maintain, safeguard, and archive files
- Perform faxing and photocopying duties
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995
Hand deliver to: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
Enquiries: Cdr J. Howe, Tel: (021) 787 4220/3848
Registry Clerk
Naval Staff College — Silvermine/Muizenberg
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/26
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Knowledge of configuration processes is advantageous
- Knowledge of managing technical documentation
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and accurate data capturing skills
- Ability to communicate, written and verbal, in English at all levels
- Knowledge of general office administration, security regulations, and reporting procedures
- Telephone etiquette
- Good interpersonal relations skills and ability to work under pressure in a team
Key Responsibilities
- Provide configuration administration services
- Perform configuration auditing
- Control and distribute documentation
- Perform configuration control
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995
Hand deliver to: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
Enquiries: Cdr T.J. Kolobe, Tel: 081 475 0712
Registry Clerk
SAS Wingfield Military Base — Goodwood
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)
Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/27
Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Computer literacy in MS Word and MS Excel
- Knowledge and experience in a Registry environment is advantageous
- Incumbent will be exposed to periods of walking, standing, climbing, and lifting of heavy loads
Key Responsibilities
- Provide an efficient and effective unit postal service
- Record, organise, store, and retrieve information
- Perform provisioning and administrative functions for the HR department
- Receive, dispatch, and file incoming and outgoing mail
- Create, maintain, safeguard, and archive files
- Assist unit personnel with faxing and photocopying services
How to Apply
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995
Hand deliver to: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town
Enquiries: WO1 S. Bawa, Tel: (021) 590 2777
Closing Date
Applications for these Department of Defence vacancies must be submitted no later than 17 July 2026 at 16:00. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Faxed applications are also not accepted, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Important Information for Applicants
The Department of Defence is committed to promoting employment equity and creating a representative workforce. Appointments will be made in line with the department’s Employment Equity Plan, taking into account race, gender, and disability to improve representativity.
All applications must be submitted using the new prescribed Z83 Application for Employment Form, which became effective on 1 January 2021. The form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website. Applications submitted on an outdated or incorrect version of the Z83 form will be disqualified. The application form must be fully completed, signed, and dated by the applicant.
A detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) must accompany the completed Z83 form. At the application stage, no certified copies of qualifications or supporting documents are required. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s licences where applicable, and any other relevant supporting documents before the interview. These certified copies must not be older than six months.
Applicants interested in more than one advertised position must complete and submit a separate Z83 form and supporting CV for each vacancy. If multiple posts are listed on a single application form, only the first post indicated will be considered. Requests to withdraw an application must be submitted in writing.
Photocopied or faxed application forms will not be accepted. Failure to follow the application instructions or submit the required documentation may result in the application being disqualified.
Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive personnel suitability assessment. This includes verification of qualifications and previous employment, criminal record checks, citizenship verification, financial and asset record screening, as well as security clearance processes. Depending on the position, applicants may also undergo social media screening as part of the pre-employment verification process.
Candidates shortlisted for interviews will be required to complete two pre-entry assessments. One assessment will be a practical exercise related to the duties of the position, while the second will assess integrity and ethical conduct. Performance in these assessments will form part of the overall selection process.
Applicants shortlisted for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions will undergo additional technical assessments and interviews. Following these evaluations, a maximum of three candidates may be invited to complete psychometric assessments designed to evaluate cognitive ability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. These assessments will only be conducted for candidates who successfully progress through the interview stage.
Candidates who receive an appointment will be required to complete a full security vetting process while employed by the Department of Defence. An unfavourable security clearance outcome may result in the cancellation of the employment contract. Newly appointed employees will also be required to disclose their financial interests within one month of appointment where applicable.
Successful candidates will serve a probation period of 12 months in accordance with the applicable Public Service regulations before permanent appointment is confirmed.
Applicants who do not receive any communication within three months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful. Due to the anticipated high number of applications, acknowledgement of receipt will not be provided, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Individuals requiring further information about a specific vacancy are encouraged to contact the enquiry person listed in the relevant job advertisement.