The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is inviting applications for an Administration Clerk: Greening and Livelihoods position based in Upington, Northern Cape.
This is an entry-level public service opportunity for candidates who have completed Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. Importantly, no previous work experience is required, making the position suitable for applicants looking to begin a career in government administration.
The successful candidate will provide clerical, administrative, procurement, logistical and financial support within the Greening and Livelihoods component.
Applications close on 21 September 2026.
DFFE Administration Clerk Vacancy Overview
- Department: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Position: Administration Clerk: Greening and Livelihoods
- Reference Number: FOM50/2026
- Location: Upington, Northern Cape
- Salary: R237 453 per annum
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- Experience: No experience required
- Closing Date: 21 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
No previous work experience is required. However, candidates should have the ability to perform administrative duties accurately and work effectively in a professional office environment.
The position requires:
- Basic knowledge of Public Service Regulations
- Basic knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Knowledge of procurement processes
- Good organising and planning skills
- Record-keeping abilities
- Computer literacy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve conflict professionally
- A responsible attitude and sound work ethic
Candidates should be organised, reliable and comfortable working with documents, records and routine administrative processes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a range of administrative services to support the effective operation of the Greening and Livelihoods component.
General Clerical Administration
Responsibilities will include:
- Recording, organising, storing, capturing and retrieving correspondence and information
- Updating office registers
- Providing general administrative services
- Responding to routine enquiries
- Making photocopies
- Receiving and sending emails
- Distributing documents and packages to relevant stakeholders
- Maintaining the office filing system
- Typing documents and correspondence when required
- Maintaining incoming and outgoing document registers
These responsibilities require good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Supply Chain and Procurement Support
The Administration Clerk will assist with clerical activities related to procurement and supply chain management.
Duties include:
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding the procurement of goods and services
- Obtaining quotations
- Completing relevant procurement documentation
- Assisting with purchasing standard office supplies and other required items
- Maintaining the component’s asset register
An understanding of basic government procurement procedures will be useful when performing these duties.
Logistical and Human Resources Administration
The successful candidate will also assist with personnel and logistical administration.
This includes:
- Maintaining leave registers
- Keeping personnel records updated
- Maintaining office attendance registers
- Facilitating travel bookings
- Arranging accommodation for officials when required
- Providing additional logistical and administrative support to the office
Financial Administration
The position also involves supporting basic financial administration activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Capturing and updating expenditure information
- Checking subsistence and travel claims for correctness
- Checking vehicle-related documentation
- Submitting relevant documents to managers for approval
- Handling telephone accounts
- Assisting with petty cash administration for the State Nursery and Regional Office
Candidates should be able to maintain accurate records and handle administrative information responsibly.
Who Should Apply?
The vacancy may be particularly suitable for Grade 12 school leavers, young job seekers and other applicants who want to enter the public service.
Since no previous work experience is required, candidates do not need to have previously worked as administrative clerks to be considered, provided they meet the other requirements.
Applicants should be comfortable working with computers, communicating with different stakeholders, maintaining records and following established government procedures.
How to Apply for the DFFE Administration Clerk Vacancy
Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment e-Recruitment portal.
Apply Online: DFFE e-Recruitment Portal
Applicants should search for the relevant Administration Clerk: Greening and Livelihoods vacancy and ensure that the correct reference number is used:
Reference Number: FOM50/2026
Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully check that all required information has been completed correctly.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early rather than waiting until the final day.
Closing Date
The closing date for the DFFE Administration Clerk vacancy is:
21 September 2026
Late applications may not be considered.
Enquiries
For enquiries regarding this position, contact:
Mr S. Vutha
Cell: 063 750 3771
Why Consider This Vacancy?
The DFFE Administration Clerk position provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to several areas of public-sector administration, including records management, procurement, logistics, human resources administration and financial administration.
The combination of a Grade 12 minimum requirement, no experience requirement and a salary of R237 453 per annum makes this an opportunity worth considering for eligible job seekers interested in government administration.
Final Thought
The DFFE Administration Clerk vacancy in Upington offers suitably qualified Grade 12 candidates an opportunity to enter the public service without previous employment experience.
Candidates who are organised, computer literate, reliable and capable of communicating professionally may be well suited to the role.
If you meet the requirements, complete your application through the DFFE e-Recruitment portal and submit it before the 21 September 2026 deadline.
