Location: Various Locations
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Entry-Level Clerical Positions – Pretoria & Centurion
The Department of Defence invites qualified candidates to apply for a range of exciting administrative and registry roles within the South African Air Force. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to begin a career in administration, records management, logistics support, and organisational operations. Roles are available across various units including Air Force Base Waterkloof, 68 Air School, Mobile Deployment Wing, and Procurement Units in Pretoria.
These positions are aimed at individuals with a Grade 12 qualification who are motivated, organised, and ready to contribute to a structured, disciplined environment.
1. Provisioning Administration Clerk (X3 Posts)
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/02
Location: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements:
Minimum Grade 12 (NQF L4), no experience needed. Must have good verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, computer literacy, and numerical skills.
Duties: Support Provisioning Administration Officers in logistics and supply. Tasks include preserving and maintaining stock, arranging maintenance, updating registers, assisting with stocktaking, safeguarding stores, processing demands and PA’s, disposing of obsolete items, and reporting on stock levels.
How to Apply: Applications can be sent to the Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, P.O. Box 1001, Lyttleton, 0140, or hand-delivered to Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion. Alternatively, email to afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za.
2. Administration Clerk – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/03
Location: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF L4), computer literate, good organisational and interpersonal skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.
Duties: General clerical duties including capturing personnel leave and travel claims, maintaining performance assessments, updating skills development databases, recording and maintaining unit assets, handling phone enquiries, and filing documents.
How to Apply: Applications can be sent to the Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, P.O. Box 1001, Lyttleton, 0140, or hand-delivered to Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion.
Email: afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
3. Administration Clerk – 68 Air School
Ref No: 68AIRSCHL/01/42/25/01A
Location: 68 Air School, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF L4), computer literate, good organisational and interpersonal skills, able to capture data and manage records efficiently.
Duties: General clerical support including capturing leave and travel, maintaining performance records, compiling skills development data, keeping the asset register up to date, handling phone enquiries, and filing documents.
How to Apply: Applications to Department of Defence, 68 Air School, Private Bag X15088, Lyttleton, 0140, or hand-deliver to Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion. Email: oc68airschool@dod.mil.za
4. Administration Clerk – Procurement Unit OC (X2 Posts)
Ref No: PROCUNITOC/01/42/25/(I)
Location: Procurement Unit OC, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF L4), strong communication and interpersonal skills, organised, able to support provisioning administration and logistics.
Duties: Clerical support for stock management including storage, maintenance, stocktaking, safeguarding stores, printing and scrutinising PA’s, demand and purchasing, disposal of obsolete stores, and reporting.
How to Apply: Applications to SA Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing, Snake Valley Road, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143, or hand-deliver to Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion.
Email: mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
5. Registry Clerk – AFB Waterkloof
Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/06
Location: AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements: Minimum Grade 12 (NQF L4), proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, typing skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and record management knowledge.
Duties: Maintain records management procedures, update classification systems, handle client requests for amendments, ensure paper and electronic records are synchronized, and provide administrative support for record-keeping processes.
How to Apply: Applications to Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, Private Bag X1001, Lyttleton, 0140, or hand-deliver to Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion. Email: afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
6–8. Registry Clerks – Other Units (68 Air School, Mobile Deployment Wing, Procurement Unit OC)
These positions share similar responsibilities including records management, updating classification systems, handling amendments, synchronizing paper and digital records, and providing structured administrative support. Candidates need a minimum of Grade 12, strong analytical and organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Office.
How to Apply:
- 68 Air School – oc68airschool@dod.mil.za
- Mobile Deployment Wing – mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
- Procurement Unit OC – mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
Applications can also be hand-delivered to each unit as indicated above.
These roles provide an excellent entry point into public service, offering structured training, experience in administration and records management, and the opportunity to contribute to key operational functions within the South African Air Force.