The Department of Defence is inviting suitably qualified South Africans to apply for various government vacancies available across different provinces. These employment opportunities are ideal for job seekers who have completed Grade 12, as many of the advertised positions do not require previous work experience. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in the South African public service while contributing to the country’s defence and administrative support services.
The latest recruitment drive includes several administration, personnel, and secretarial positions within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) and other Department of Defence divisions. These vacancies are available in locations including Pretoria, Durban, Simonstown, Potchefstroom, Lephalale, Wynberg, and other centres across South Africa.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Available Positions
The Department of Defence has advertised several vacancies, including:
- Administration Clerk
- Personnel Official
- Secretary
- Secretary (Multiple Posts)
The Department of Defence has opened several administrative and secretarial positions within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS). These posts are based in multiple provinces, including the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, and Gauteng. Each listing below reflects a specific reference number and must be applied for separately.
Administration Clerk: Production – Institute for Maritime Medicine, Simonstown
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/07
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Institute for Maritime Medicine (IMM), Simonstown
Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification is required. No prior work experience is necessary. Candidates should have knowledge of clerical duties, data capturing, computer operation, and statistics collection. Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service is essential, along with planning, organisation, and language skills. Strong written and verbal communication ability is required, and shortlisted applicants will complete a typing test.
Key Duties: The role involves providing an effective reception service, capturing and storing information, and assisting clients directly. Responsibilities include capturing patient health data, compiling routine administration statistics, and retrieving records for health care practitioners and management. The position also covers clinic and ward reception duties, secretarial support, processing health records on the Military Medical Main Frame, and liaising between patients and health care professionals.
Enquiries: Major A. Haman, Tel: (021) 787 4507/4497, or Mr B.O. Xhalabile, Tel: (021) 787 4026
How to Apply: Submit applications to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Section, Private Bag X1, Simonstown, Cape Town, 7995. Hand delivery is accepted at the Institute for Maritime Medicine, Simonstown, Cape Town, 7995, or applications may be emailed to [email protected].
Administration Clerk: Production – 1 Medical Battalion Group, Durban
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/08
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: 1 Medical Battalion Group (MED BN GP), Durban
Requirements: A Grade 12 qualification (NQF Level 4) or equivalent is required, with no minimum experience needed. Applicants must demonstrate clerical knowledge, data capturing ability, computer literacy, and familiarity with Public Service legislation. Planning, organisation, and communication skills in both written and verbal form are necessary.
Key Duties: Successful candidates will render general clerical support, including recording, organising, storing, and capturing correspondence and data. Handling routine enquiries, photocopying, sending faxes, and distributing documents to stakeholders form part of daily tasks. The role also includes typing correspondence and maintaining the office’s incoming and outgoing documents register.
Enquiries: Ssgt R.S. Khuzwayo, Tel: (031) 451 1187/832
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, 1 Med Bn Gp, Durban, 4000. Hand delivery is available at 1 Med Bn Gp, 427 Anton Lembede Street, or applicants may email [email protected].
Personnel Official: Production – Military Health Training Formation, Lephalale
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/09
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Military Health Training Formation, Lephalale
Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification is needed, with no prior experience required. Clerical knowledge, data capturing skills, computer literacy, and understanding of Public Service legislation are important, alongside strong communication and language abilities.
Key Duties: This position provides personnel administration clerical support within the Head Quarter. Duties include facilitating administrative support for conditions of service and benefits such as leave, housing, medical aid, subsistence and travel, injury on duty, long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pension, and termination of service. The role also covers Notica and AWOL administration, recruitment and selection support, capturing personal data on the mainframe, and maintaining leave and attendance registers. Arranging travel and accommodation is included.
Enquiries: Col M.R. Mphashi, Tel: (015) 299 3701, or WO1 L.A. Alberts, Tel: (015) 299 3743
How to Apply: Send applications to SAMHS Training Centre Lephalale, Private Bag X7503, Lephalale, 0557. Hand deliver to SAMHS Training Centre Lephalale, Overwacht Ave, Onverwacht, 0557, or email [email protected].
Administration Clerk: Production – Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/10
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters
Requirements: A Grade 12 qualification (NQF Level 4) or equivalent is required. No experience is necessary. Clerical duties knowledge, data capturing, computer literacy, and knowledge of Public Service legislation are expected, along with planning, organisation, and communication skills.
Key Duties: Duties include rendering general clerical support such as recording, organising, storing, and capturing correspondence and data. Handling routine enquiries, photocopying, sending or receiving faxes, and distributing documents are core tasks. Typing correspondence and maintaining the documents register also form part of this role.
Enquiries: Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi, Tel: (012) 674 6125/6221
How to Apply: Applications should go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Service Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane, 0143. Hand delivery is accepted at Military Health Training Formation, 09 Voortrekker Road, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, or applicants may email [email protected].
Secretary – Area Military Health Unit North West, Potchefstroom
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/11
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Area Military Health Unit North West, Potchefstroom
Requirements: A Grade 12 certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent is required, with no experience needed. Strong language and communication skills across different levels are essential. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with good telephone etiquette, organisational skills, interpersonal skills, reliability, tact, and discretion.
Key Duties: This role provides secretarial support to the Director, including managing the diary, receiving calls, and referring matters to the appropriate role players. Duties include arranging travel and accommodation, processing travel and subsistence claims, coordinating meetings and events, booking venues, and organising refreshments. The role covers processing invoices, recording basic minutes, drafting correspondence and reports, maintaining filing systems, and administering leave for the Director. Familiarity with relevant Public Service and Departmental policies is expected.
Enquiries: Capt R. Mokgatlhe, Tel: (018) 289 1305
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, Area Military Health Unit North West Human Resource Office, Private Bag X2011, Noorbrug, Potchefstroom, 2351. Hand deliver to Area Military Health Unit, Gen Koosdelare Road, or email [email protected].
Secretary – Area Military Health Unit Western Cape, Wynberg
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/12
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Area Military Health Unit Western Cape, Wynberg
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, with no experience required. Applicants need strong language skills, computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and good telephone etiquette. Organisational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and discretion are essential.
Key Duties: Duties mirror standard secretarial support to a Director, including diary management, call handling, travel arrangements, and processing claims. The role includes arranging meetings and events, managing invoices, drafting correspondence, and maintaining office filing systems.
Enquiries: Maj T.B. Nkonzo, Tel: (021) 799 6893
How to Apply: Send applications to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, Area Military Health Unit Western Cape, Private Bag X10, Wynberg, 7824. Hand deliver to Area Military Health Unit, Buren Road, or email [email protected].
Secretary – Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/13
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: Military Health Training Formation Head Quarters, Pretoria
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent qualification required, no experience needed. Applicants must show strong language skills, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, organisational ability, and discretion.
Key Duties: This role provides full secretarial support to the Director, covering diary management, correspondence, travel coordination, meeting arrangements, and filing systems, consistent with the other secretarial posts listed.
Enquiries: Maj A.V. Teka or WO2 M.M. Motjopi, Tel: (012) 674 6125/6221
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, Human Resource Service Department, Military Health Training Formation, Private Bag X1022, Thaba Tshwane, 0143, or email [email protected].
Secretary (X4 Posts) – SAMHS Head Quarters, Pretoria
Reference Numbers: SG 01/24/26/14A (Directorate Psychology), SG 01/24/26/14B (Directorate Social Work), SG 01/24/26/14C (Directorate HRM), SG 01/24/26/14D (Chief Directorate Force Support)
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: SAMHS Head Quarters, Pretoria
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, no experience necessary. Strong language and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, telephone etiquette, and discretion are required.
Key Duties: Each post provides secretarial support to a respective Director, covering diary management, correspondence, travel logistics, meeting coordination, and filing systems.
Enquiries: Ms K.S. Ledwaba, Tel: (012) 671 5097/5099
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, Private Bag X102, Centurion, 0046. Hand deliver to LEW Building, Block A, 388 Cnr Selborne and Trichard Ave, Lyttelton, or email [email protected].
Secretary – 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/15
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: 7 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, no experience needed. Language and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and discretion are required.
Key Duties: Standard secretarial support duties apply, including diary management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and filing.
Enquiries: WO1 M.M. Van Den Berg, Tel: (012) 671 6845
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, 7 Medical Battalion Group, Private Bag X1010, Lyttelton, Pretoria, 0140. Hand deliver to 7 Medical Battalion Group, Cnr North and Lionel Slade Street, Lyttelton, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Secretary – 8 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Reference Number: SG 01/24/26/16
Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Location: 8 Medical Battalion Group, Pretoria
Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, no experience required. Language skills, computer literacy, organisational ability, and discretion are essential.
Key Duties: Duties align with the standard secretarial function, covering diary management, correspondence, travel coordination, and filing systems for the Director.
Enquiries: Maj M.M. Jagers, Tel: (012) 671 6403
How to Apply: Applications go to the Department of Defence, South African Military Health Services, 8 Medical Battalion Group, Private Bag X1019, Lyttelton, Pretoria, 0140. Hand deliver to 8 Medical Battalion Group, Tek Base, Lyttelton, Pretoria, or email [email protected].
Important Application Notes
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after this date, as well as faxed copies, will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted using Form Z83, effective from 01 January 2021, available at any Public Service Department office or through the DPSA website. Applications using an incorrect Z83 form will be disqualified. The form must be signed and dated, and accompanied by a detailed CV outlining qualifications, training, competencies, and experience. Certified copies of qualifications are only required from shortlisted candidates, submitted before the interview date and not older than six months.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documents for each position. Applying for multiple posts on a single form will result in only the first listed post being considered. Photostat or faxed copies of documents will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset verification, and qualification and employment checks. Security clearance processes also apply. Shortlisted candidates will complete pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an Integrity Assessment, both of which are scored during the interview process.
Selected candidates will be appointed on a twelve-month probation period. Financial interests must be disclosed within one month of appointment. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful, as correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates only.
