Job Description

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting applications for multiple entry-level government vacancies advertised in the latest DPSA Circular 16 of 2026.

These opportunities are suitable for applicants who want to enter the public sector and gain experience in supply chain management, logistics, registry services, administration, switchboard operations, messenger duties, photocopying, document reproduction, and food service support.

Most of the listed posts require Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent, while some support roles require Grade 10, NQF Level 2, ABET Level 4, Grade 9, or equivalent. No previous work experience is required for the listed entry-level posts.

Available Entry-Level Jobs

1. Supply Chain Management Clerk

• Post Number: 16/120
• Reference Number: 2026/217
• Number of Posts: 2
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required

2. Supply Chain Management Clerk

• Post Number: 16/121
• Reference Number: 2026/218
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required

3. SCM Clerk: Financial Reporting Logistics

• Post Number: 16/122
• Reference Number: 2026/219
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
• Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
• Experience: No experience required

4. SCM Clerk: S&T Claims and Advances Logistical Services

• Post Number: 16/123
• Reference Number: 2026/220
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required

5. Registry Clerk: Logistical Services

• Post Number: 16/124
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centres:
  • Pretoria Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/221A — 2 posts
  • Head Office, Pretoria — Ref No: 2026/221B
  • Johannesburg Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/221C
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Experience: No experience required
• Additional Requirement: Completion of a Records Management course is a prerequisite

6. SCM Clerk: Demand Management

• Post Number: 16/125
• Reference Number: 2026/222
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Mthatha Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Experience: No experience required
• Note: Practical exercise/test will form part of the selection process. This position targets people with disabilities.

7. SCM Clerk: Demand Management

• Post Number: 16/126
• Reference Number: 2026/223
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Experience: No experience required

8. Supply Chain Management Clerk: Provisioning and Logistics

• Post Number: 16/127
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centres:
  • Gqeberha Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/224A — 1 post
  • Mmabatho Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/224B — 1 post
  • Nelspruit Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/224C — 1 post
  • Cape Town Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/224D — 3 posts
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required
• Note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

9. SCM Clerk: Movable Asset Management

• Post Number: 16/128
• Salary: R237 453 per annum
• Centres:
  • Cape Town Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/225A
  • Mthatha Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/225B
• Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required
• Note: Practical exercise/test will form part of the selection process

10. Switchboard Operator: Supply Chain Management

• Post Number: 16/129
• Salary: R201 093 per annum
• Centres:
  • Cape Town Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/226A
  • Durban Regional Office — Ref No: 2026/226B
• Minimum Requirement: National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Experience: No experience required

11. Driver/Messenger: Provisioning and Logistics

• Post Number: 16/130
• Reference Number: 2026/227
• Salary: R170 226 per annum
• Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: Grade 10
• Experience: No experience required

12. Photocopier

• Post Number: 16/131
• Reference Number: 2026/228
• Salary: R144 024 per annum
• Centre: Durban Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: Grade 10 / NQF Level 2
• Experience: No experience required

13. Photocopier Operator: Workshop

• Post Number: 16/132
• Reference Number: 2026/229
• Salary: R144 024 per annum
• Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: Grade 10 / NQF Level 2
• Experience: No experience required

14. Food Service Aid: Cleaning Services

• Post Number: 16/133
• Reference Number: 2026/230
• Number of Posts: 2
• Salary: R144 024 per annum
• Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
• Minimum Requirement: ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 or equivalent
• Experience: No experience required

General Responsibilities

Depending on the post, successful candidates may be responsible for:

• Providing supply chain management and logistics support.
• Capturing invoices and updating procurement systems.
• Assisting with LOGIS, BAS, SAGE, Reapatala, Archibus, or related systems.
• Handling office correspondence, reports, and documents.
• Supporting travel, accommodation, and conference arrangements.
• Maintaining registers, records, and filing systems.
• Processing claims, invoices, quotations, and procurement documents.
• Receiving, sorting, recording, and distributing mail or parcels.
• Operating switchboard, telephone, fax, and photocopying equipment.
• Providing messenger and delivery services.
• Supporting kitchen, catering, cleaning, and refreshment duties where applicable.

General Requirements

Applicants may need one of the following, depending on the post:

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Grade 10 / NQF Level 2.
• ABET Level 4 / Grade 9 or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Computer literacy may be required for clerical, SCM, registry, and switchboard posts.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to follow public sector procedures and instructions.

Skills

• Office administration
• Supply chain support
• Logistics support
• Registry services
• Document management
• Filing and record keeping
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Telephone etiquette
• Basic numeracy
• Planning and organising
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure