Clerks x7, Switchboard opeators x2 at Dept of Defence for unskilled and semiskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
- Career Exibs SA
- Nov 11, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
POST 41/22 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REF NO: SUEC/01/41/25/13
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : SA Army Signal Formation. Eastern Cape Signal Unit. Geo Location: 6 SAI Bn
- Grahamstown.
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, experience in switchboard
procedures will be an added advantage. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Good communication skills, Basic computer literacy, operating office
equipment, good inter-personal skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Manage of telephone exchange in the base area. Attend to incoming and
outgoing telephone calls to appropriate person/division. Transfer calls to
relevant extensions. Provide clients with relevant information. Take messages
and convey to relevant staff. The record keeping of all outgoing calls. The
handling of international calls, connection of lines. Print and issue telephone
accounts. Maintain telephone database. The note down and giving of
messages. Allocate pin codes when authorised. Identify and report telephone
faults. Planning of leave. Provide training.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C.W. Turner Tel No: (041) 505 1186
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army Signal Formation, Eastern Cape Signal Unit,
P.O. Box 438, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013. or email to:
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/23 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REF NO: ASBLP/01/41/25/14
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : SA Army Signal Formation, Limpopo Signal Unit. Geo Location: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, experience in switchboard
procedures will be an added advantage. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Good communication skills, Basic computer literacy, operating office
equipment, good inter-personal skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Manage of telephone exchange in the base area. Attend to incoming and
outgoing telephone calls to appropriate person/division. Transfer calls to
relevant extensions. Provide clients with relevant information. Take messages
and convey to relevant staff. The record keeping of all outgoing calls. The
handling of international calls, connection of lines. Print and issue telephone
accounts. Maintain telephone database. The note down and giving of
messages. Allocate pin codes when authorised. Identify and report telephone
faults. Planning of leave. Provide training.
ENQUIRIES : WO2 T.J. Mabasa Tel No: (015) 299-3619
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Limpopo Signal Unit, Private Bag X9304, Polokwane,
0700 or hand deliver to 345 Gateway Road, Polokwane, 0700 or email to
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/24 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : SA Army Signal Formation MOD Signal Unit. Geo Location: Armscor
Erasmuskloof Ref No: SIGFMN/01/41/25/15a
1 Mil Hosp - Thaba Tshwane Ref No: SIGFMN/01/41/25/15b
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, experience in switchboard
procedures will be an added advantage. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Good communication skills, Basic computer literacy, operating office
equipment, good inter-personal skills.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Manage of telephone exchange in the base area. Attend to incoming and
outgoing telephone calls to appropriate person/division. Transfer calls to
relevant extensions. Provide clients with relevant information. Take messages
and convey to relevant staff. The record keeping of all outgoing calls. The
handling of international calls, connection of lines. Print and issue telephone
accounts. Maintain telephone database. The note down and giving of
messages. Allocate pin codes when authorised. Identify and report telephone
faults. Planning of leave. Provide training.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs C.S. van Schalkwyk Tel No: (012) 355-5629
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army Signal Formation, MOD Signal Unit, Private
Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to 630 Armscor Building, Cnr Nossob
and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or email to:
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/19 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: INFSCH/01/41/25/10
(X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Infantry School, Oudtshoorn
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. Special requirements
(Skills needed): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in
English, reasoning, problem solving ability and initiative. Ability to work in team
and individually. Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Ability to perform routine
tasks.
DUTIES : Receive and register job cards from clients. Function according to the latest
Instruction that has been received from the Formation Headquarters. Ensure
completeness of the work to be done and that it is clearly indicated to whom it
must go and the contact person is contacted. Placing completed jobs in sorters
or folding machines. Assist with carting, binding and laminating of all work that
has been done. Safe keeping and maintenance of all equipment. Ensure the
environment is always well ventilated and ensure locking of the working
environment and all machines are off. Ensure confidentiality with regards to all
documents classified and handed in for printing. Assist with the receiving and
handing out after printing of all documents. Ensure to be up to date with the
SANDF safety regulations with regards to machinery. Completed work must be
placed in correct sections of the unit. Accurateness with reproduction process
and neatness with reproduction process. Cleaning and up keeping of photo
copy machines in the Media and Repro Centre. Report any damage/losses
immediately to Media Centre Coordinator.
ENQUIRIES : Maj Bestbier Tel No: (044) 203 4029
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army, Infantry School, Private Bag X643,
Oudtshoorn, 6620 or may be hand delivered to Park Road, Oudtshoorn or
email to imsc.Infsch@dod.mil.za
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/20 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO:
46SABDE/01/41/25/11
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : 46 SA BDE HQ, Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. Special requirements
(Skills needed): Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Knowledge of various filing systems. Computer literacy, Verbal and Written
Communication Skills. Clerical and Administration. Analytical thinking. Problem
solving.
DUTIES : Responsible for the management and effectiveness of the stores operations.
Execute the Log plan, policies and internal procedures as set out by the HQ
Commander. Keep a complete record of all equipment in the stores, ensure
that unserviceable equipment are written off to the unserviceable store. Issue
equipment by means of an issue voucher via the transito. Receive incoming
stock and compare with the receipt voucher to be posted on the main ledger.
Place orders for equipment when equipment reaches their stock levels. Ensure
stores are neatly packed for stock taking and all stock that is not needed must
be disposed and make space for new stock. Control register must be updated
and controlled in order to maintain stock levels and to monitor the distribution
of equipment. Also responsible for managing all general administration work,
distribute relevant incoming correspondence to the involved section. Archiving
must be done according to the prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Lt Col T.M. Hloka and WO1 M. Botha Tel No: (011) 417 6036/6224
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, 46 SA Brigade Headquarters Private Bag X2, Kengray,
2100 or may be hand delivered to 222 Cumberland Road South Kensington
Kengray or email to Tlou.Hloka@dod.mil.za
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/21 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: ATTC/01/41/25/12
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : SA Army Technical Training Centre
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. Experience in administration
environment will be an added advantage. Special requirements (Skills
needed): Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge
of various filing systems. Computer literacy, Verbal and Written Communication
Skills. Clerical and Administration. Analytical thinking. Problem solving.
DUTIES : Responsible for the management and effectiveness of the stores operations.
Execute the Log plan, policies and internal procedures as set out by the HQ
Commander. Keep a complete record of all equipment in the stores, ensure
that unserviceable equipment are written-off to the unserviceable store. Issue
equipment by means of an issue voucher via the transito. Receive incoming
stock and compare with the receipt voucher to be posted on the main ledger.
Place orders for equipment when equipment reaches their stock levels. Ensure
stores are neatly packed for stock taking and all stock that is not needed must
be disposed and make space for new stock. Control register must be updated
and controlled in order to maintain stock levels and to monitor the distribution
of equipment. Also responsible for managing all general administration work,
distribute relevant incoming correspondence to the involved section. Archive
must be done according to the prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Maj L.A Balane Tel No: (012) 671 0313 and Ms V.Mdokwe Tel No: (012) 671
0189
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence SA Army Technical Training Centre, Private Bag X06,
Littelton, 0140 or hand deliver to Technical Training Centre, 61 Avro road Tek
Baser 0140 or email to asfinvitations@dod.mil.za
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/15 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPERVISOR REF NO:
AAFMNHQ/01/41/25/06
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : SA Army Armour Formation HQ, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience
in office administration. Special Requirements (Skills needed): Computer
literacy in CALMIS. Computer literacy and logistical administrative activities,
understanding of relevant policies, standards, analytical skills.
DUTIES : Receiving and issuing of stock, demand stock from depot and capturing of all
accounting actions on CALMIS, complete quality administration of demands
and returns. The maintenance and management of building or facilities. To
assist in reporting breakages to ASB facility call desk tom appoint a contractor,
in logging all breakages in a register, to receive contractor and escort them to
correct building in keeping records of all work completed, with the follow up
register of outstanding jobs, report any irregularities like stoppages and
damages on building to barrack clerk, in the handing and taking over of
buildings, in preparing inventories for every buildings, to ensures that a key
register is in place and is kept up to date.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S.B. Bambo Tel No: (012) 355-2891
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army Armour Formation, Private Bag X172,
Pretoria, 0001 or email to armourhq@gmail.com
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/10 : REGISTRY CLERK: SUPERVISOR REF NO: GSU/01/41/25/01
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : SA Army Signal Formation Gauteng Signal Unit. Geo Location: JSB Garrison
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, with a minimum of three
(3) years’ experience in records administration. Special requirements (Skills
needed): Basic Computer literate, communication skills, ability to interpret
relevant directives and instructions/ guidelines, problem solving and analytical
thinking, planning and organising own work and that of subordinates.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Supervising of filing office. Apply effective control over the receipt, circulation,
record keeping and dispatching of official documentation and correspondence.
Ensure supervision of the dispatch Section. Ensure that the receiving,
processing, record keeping and handling of official documents are in
accordance with policy and procedure. Exercise the provision of guidelines for
Record Administrators. The guiding of clients with regards to Record
Management procedures such as the using of records classification systems.
The planning of the work of subordinates. The training of subordinates. The
quality control of the Record Management services provided by the Unit.
Conducting spot checks. Supervising over archiving of files in accordance with
policy and procedure. The providing of inputs to the Unit with regards to work
procedures. The assisting with regards to career development of subordinates
and the control of disposal of records (i.e. transfers of closed records to the
DOD Documentation Centre or destruction of identified records).
ENQUIRIES : WO1 M.M. Lethoko Tel No: (012) 674 4832
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Gauteng Signal Unit, Private Bag X1038, Thaba
Tshwane, 0143 or hand deliver to Stephanus Schoeman Street, Thaba
Tshwane, Pretoria 0144 or email to hennie.bothma@dod.mil.za
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
POST 41/11 : REGISTRY CLERK: SUPERVISOR REF NO: SIGFMN/01/41/25/02
SALARY : R325 101 – R382 959 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : SA Army Signal Formation MOD Signal Unit. Geo Location: LIW Lyttelton.
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, with a minimum of three
(3) years’ experience in records administration. Special requirements (skills
needed): Basic Computer literate, communication skills, ability to interpret
relevant directives and instructions/ guidelines, problem solving and analytical
thinking, planning and organising own work and that of subordinates.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:
Supervising of filing office. Apply effective control over the receipt, circulation,
record keeping and dispatching of official documentation and correspondence.
Ensure supervision of the dispatch Section. Ensure that the receiving,
processing, record keeping and handling of official documents are in
accordance with policy and procedure. Exercise the provision of guidelines for
Record Administrators. The guiding of clients with regards to Record
Management procedures such as the using of records classification systems.
The planning of the work of subordinates. The training of subordinates. The
quality control of the Record Management services provided by the Unit.
Conducting spot checks. Supervising over archiving of files in accordance with
policy and procedure. The providing of inputs to the Unit with regards to work
procedures. The assisting with regards to career development of subordinates
and the control of disposal of records (i.e. transfers of closed records to the
DOD Documentation Centre or destruction of identified records).
ENQUIRIES : Ms C.S. van Schalkwyk Tel No: (012) 355-5629
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Army Signal Formation, MOD Signal Unit, Private
Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to 630 Armscor Building, Cnr Nossob
and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or email to
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability)
through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) preentry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the candidate’s suitability. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules
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