Administration Clerk Vacancy at the Department of Agriculture (Pretoria)

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is inviting applications for the Administration Clerk Vacancy within the Land Use and Soil Management Directorate. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a Grade 12 qualification who are looking to start a career in the public service sector.

The position is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and offers a stable government salary with benefits.

• Reference Number: 3/3/1/56/2025
• Directorate: Land Use and Soil Management
• Salary: R per annum (Level 5)
• Department: Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
• Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• No previous work experience required

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Clerical duties and administrative practices
• Data capturing and basic statistics collection
• Computer operations and office administration systems
• Legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Standard procedures within a government working environment

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Flexibility and reliability in the workplace

The Administration Clerk will provide administrative and clerical support within the component. Duties include:

• Record, organise, store and retrieve correspondence and documents
• Capture data and maintain registers and statistics
• Handle routine enquiries and office communication
• Photocopy documents and send or receive facsimiles
• Distribute documents and packages to stakeholders
• Maintain filing systems and document registers
• Type letters and other official correspondence

• Assist with procurement of goods and services
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding purchases
• Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms
• Manage office stationery stock
• Maintain the component's asset register
• Maintain the leave register and attendance register
• Keep personnel records updated
• Arrange travel and accommodation for officialsCapture and update expenditure records
• Verify subsistence and travel claims before approval
• Manage petty cash and telephone accounts

Preference will be given to African and White males and persons with disabilities, in line with the department's Employment Equity (EE) targets.

Applications can be submitted through the following methods:

Hand Delivery:
20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria, 0002

For further information about the position, contact:

• Tel:

All applications must be submitted before:

13 March 2026 at 16:00

Late applications will not be considered.