The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an Administration Clerk for its Greening and Livelihoods programme in Upington, Northern Cape, and Grade 12 school-leavers with no work experience can apply. The post pays R237,453 a year and forms part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026. Applications close on 21 September 2026, giving hopeful candidates ten days to prepare a complete application.
About the Programme
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) manages South Africa’s forests, fisheries, biodiversity and climate change response. Its Greening and Livelihoods programme focuses on projects that create jobs while restoring the environment, such as tree-planting, land rehabilitation and community-based natural resource projects, particularly in rural and semi-arid provinces like the Northern Cape.
This Administration Clerk post supports that programme’s day-to-day operations from the Northern Cape office in Upington. It is a Grade 12 entry-level government job, which means young people in one of South Africa’s least populated and most remote provinces have a genuine, accessible route into public service employment without needing a tertiary qualification.
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What Is Covered
- An annual salary of R237,453, paid monthly as a permanent Public Service employee
- Practical experience in public sector procurement, record keeping and administrative processes
- Exposure to the Greening and Livelihoods programme’s environmental rehabilitation and community development projects
- Skills development in organising, planning, computer literacy and interpersonal communication
- A base in Upington, giving Northern Cape youth a rare local access point into national government employment
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- A Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate
- No previous work experience is required
- South African citizenship
- Basic computer skills and good communication abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and resolve conflict where necessary
- Willingness to be based in Upington, Northern Cape
Required Documents
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (effective from 1 January 2021)
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate
- Certified copies of any additional relevant qualifications
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How to Apply
- Download the new Z83 application form from any Public Service department or the DPSA website.
- Complete and sign the form, then attach your CV, certified ID and certified Grade 12 certificate.
- Quote the reference number FOM50/2026 for the Administration Clerk: Greening and Livelihoods post.
- Submit your application using the method listed for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026.
- Keep a copy of your application and any proof of submission.
Apply at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Closing Date
The closing date for the Administration Clerk: Greening and Livelihoods post is 21 September 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Young people outside South Africa’s major cities often have the least access to government jobs, simply because most national departments concentrate their offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg or Cape Town. A Grade 12 entry-level post based in Upington gives Northern Cape youth a genuine local opportunity, without needing to relocate hundreds of kilometres away from family and support networks.
Roles tied to the Greening and Livelihoods programme also connect directly to environmental rehabilitation work that matters in a province facing real water scarcity and land degradation challenges, giving successful applicants a job that is both stable and locally meaningful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience in environmental work to apply?
No. The post requires only a Grade 12 certificate and no prior work experience, though basic knowledge of Public Service regulations is an advantage.
Is this post available outside the Northern Cape?
No, this specific post (reference FOM50/2026) is based in Upington, Northern Cape. Other DFFE posts in Circular 32 of 2026 may be available elsewhere.
What salary will I earn?
The post pays R237,453 per year, before standard government benefits and deductions.
What happens if I don’t hear back after applying?
Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted for public service posts. Confirmed during the application process for the exact feedback timeline for this vacancy.
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