Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts) - Department of Defence

The Department of Defence has announced new employment opportunities for Administration Clerk: Production (X3 Posts) at Air Force Base Ysterplaat. This position is ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 qualification who are looking to start a career in government administration, as no previous work experience is required.

These vacancies offer stable employment, government benefits, and an opportunity to work in the logistics and supply support environment within the defence sector.

• Reference Number: AFBYTPLT/0208/26/02
• Number of Posts: 3
• Department: Department of Defence
• Salary: R - R per annum (Level 05)
• Closing Date: 27 March 2026

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• No prior experience required

Successful candidates should have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work with administrative records and stock information
• Basic knowledge of warehouse or logistics administration will be an advantage

The successful candidate will provide clerical support to Provisioning Administration Officers in the logistics and supply support environment.

• Performing administrative tasks related to provisioning and logistics support
• Preserving, storing and maintaining certain military stock items
• Maintaining accurate data registers for stock received, issued and pendingAssisting with stocktaking and inventory management
• Ensuring warehouses and stores remain clean, organised and secure
• Following up on outstanding demands and supply requests
• Assisting with the updating of provisioning parameters on ICNs
• Scrutinising and printing Provisioning Authorisations (PAs)
• Supporting demand and purchasing processes
• Assisting with the disposal and safeguarding of stores
• Providing feedback and statistical reports when required
• Determining future stock level requirements
• Handling issuing and receiving of stock items
• Evaluating requirements that affect the operational readiness of the base
• Performing binning and cleaning of stores

For more information about the vacancy, contact:

Capt L.L. Watson
Telephone:

Applications can be submitted through the following methods:

Postal Application:
Department of Defence
Air Force Base Ysterplaat

• Ensure your reference number (AFBYTPLT/0208/26/02) is clearly stated on the application.
• Submit applications before the closing date: 27 March 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Working with the Department of Defence offers long-term career stability, structured government salary progression, and exposure to professional administrative systems. The Administration Clerk: Production role also provides valuable experience in logistics, stock control, and government administration, making it a strong entry level position for job seekers in South Africa.