The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring for two entry-level government positions at its Head Office in Pretoria. Anyone with a Grade 12 certificate and no previous work experience can apply for the Registry Clerk or Admin Clerk role, each paying R237,453 a year. Applications close on 24 August 2026 at 16:00, so act now.
About the Programme
The Department of Employment and Labour is the national government department responsible for regulating the labour market, protecting workers’ rights and administering programmes such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund and Compensation Fund. As one of the country’s largest public sector employers, the department regularly advertises entry-level administrative posts through the Department of Public Service and Administration’s vacancy circulars.
These two vacancies, published in DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 on 7 August 2026, form part of the department’s continued recruitment of school leavers and first-time job seekers into permanent public service positions. For young South Africans who did not go on to tertiary study, a role like this offers a genuine entry point into a stable government career with room to grow into supervisory and specialist positions over time.
What Is Covered / What You Will Learn
- Registry Clerk (Office of the Director-General): document receipt and distribution, filing systems, records management and general administrative support
- Admin Clerk (Auxiliary Services): service delivery monitoring, quality control record keeping, cleaning service administration and general administrative support
- Both roles build practical skills in records management, document control, computer literacy and customer service
- Permanent public service employment with standard government benefits
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
- No previous work experience required
- Good communication and computer literacy skills
- South African citizen
- Willing and able to work at the Head Office in Pretoria
- Applying for the specific post you meet the requirements for, since a separate application is required for each vacancy
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Required Documents
- Completed new 2021 Z83 Application for Employment form
- A comprehensive, updated CV
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Any additional certificates or qualifications relevant to the post
How to Apply
- Download and read the full Department of Employment and Labour section of DPSA Circular 28 of 2026.
- Confirm the exact reference number for either the Registry Clerk or Admin Clerk post.
- Complete the 2021 Z83 Application for Employment form in full.
- Attach your comprehensive CV and certified copies of your Matric certificate and ID.
- Quote the correct reference number on your application.
- Submit a separate application if you wish to apply for both posts.
- Submit your application before 24 August 2026 at 16:00 following the instructions in the official circular.
- Keep a copy of your submitted application and proof of submission for your records.
Apply at Department of Employment and Labour
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Employment and Labour Registry Clerk and Admin Clerk vacancies is 24 August 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
For thousands of young South Africans who finish Matric without the means to study further, government entry-level posts remain one of the few reliable routes into formal, permanent employment. Youth unemployment in South Africa continues to sit at some of the highest levels in the world, and vacancies that ask for nothing more than a Grade 12 certificate and no experience are rare.
A Registry Clerk or Admin Clerk position offers a starting salary well above the minimum wage, medical aid and pension benefits typical of public service jobs, and a foot in the door to internal promotion. Building administrative and records management experience inside a national department also strengthens a CV for future opportunities across both government and the private sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any work experience to apply?
No. Both positions are entry-level and require only a Grade 12 certificate.
Can I apply for both the Registry Clerk and Admin Clerk posts?
Yes, but you must submit a separate, complete application for each post.
What salary will I be paid?
Both posts offer R237,453 per annum.
Are these positions only available in Pretoria?
Yes, both advertised posts are based at the Department’s Head Office in Pretoria.
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