Department of Agriculture and Rural Development General Administration Clerk Vacancies: 5 Posts Available
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is inviting applications for five General Administration Clerk vacancies available at different offices and research farms across the province.
These government vacancies may be a good opportunity for job seekers who have completed Matric and are looking to enter the public service, as no previous work experience is required.
Successful candidates will earn R237,453 per annum at Salary Level 05.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development General Administration Clerk Vacancies
Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Position: General Administration Clerk
Number of Posts: 5
Salary: R237,453 per annum
Salary Level: Level 05
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Minimum Qualification: Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
The five positions are advertised under two reference numbers and are located across several centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
General Administration Clerk: Ref No NSC07/2026
Number of Posts: 3
Centres
The three vacancies are available at:
- King Cetshwayo District: 1 post
- uMkhanyakude District: 1 post
- uPhongolo Local Municipality, Zululand: 1 post
Salary
Successful candidates will receive a salary of R237,453 per annum at Level 05.
Requirements for Ref No NSC07/2026
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- A valid driver’s licence
- No previous work experience is required
Candidates should also have knowledge of:
- Office administration
- Batho Pele Principles
- Public Service Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Public Finance Management Act
- Treasury Regulations
Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate good:
- Time management skills
- Decision-making skills
- Planning and organising abilities
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Report-writing skills
- Analytical abilities
- Telephone etiquette
- Innovative thinking
Duties for Ref No NSC07/2026
Successful applicants will provide administrative support within the relevant component.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Rendering general clerical support services
- Providing stores administration services
- Providing human resources support services
- Providing financial administration support services
- Providing transport support services
- Providing asset administration support services
Enquiries for NSC07/2026
King Cetshwayo District:
Mr SA Shandu
Tel: (035) 780 6700
uMkhanyakude District:
Mr TH Ngcobo
Tel: (035) 550 0210
uPhongolo Local Municipality:
Mrs N Khuluse
Tel: (034) 413 6187
General Administration Clerk: Ref No SSC19/2026
Number of Posts: 2
Two additional General Administration Clerk vacancies are available at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development research farms.
Centres
- Dundee Research Farm: 1 post
- Cedara Research Farm: 1 post
Salary
The salary is R237,453 per annum at Level 05.
Requirements for Ref No SSC19/2026
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- No previous work experience is required
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Public Finance Management Act
- Treasury Regulations
- Public Service Act
- Practice Notes
- Income Tax Act
- National interventions
Required Skills
Applicants should possess skills in areas such as:
- Financial management
- People management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Decision making
- Planning and organising
- Leadership
- Project planning
- Conflict management
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Policy analysis
- Motivation
- Computer literacy
- Report writing
- Influencing
Duties for Ref No SSC19/2026
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Render general clerical support services
- Render supply chain clerical support services
- Provide human resources support services
- Provide financial administration support services
- Provide fixed and movable asset support services
- Provide transport support services
- Perform transport officer-related administrative duties where required
Enquiries for SSC19/2026
Mr M Magawana
Tel: (033) 355 9258
How to Apply for Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Clerk Vacancies
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the KwaZulu-Natal Government’s online e-Recruitment system.
Applicants should take care when completing the online application because an electronically submitted application will be regarded as the final application and may not be amended or supplemented after the closing date.
All applications must be addressed to the Acting Head of Department.
Hand-Delivered or Couriered Applications
Applicants who prefer to submit applications manually should use the correct address according to the reference number of the position.
Applications Starting With SSC
For vacancies with reference numbers beginning with SSC, applications may be hand delivered or couriered to:
4 Pin Oak Avenue
Hilton
3245
This applies to Ref No SSC19/2026.
Applications Starting With NSC
For vacancies with reference numbers beginning with NSC, applications may be hand delivered or couriered to:
Lot No. 11634
Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street
Veldenvlei
Richards Bay
3900
This applies to Ref No NSC07/2026.
Applicants should make sure they quote the correct reference number for the position and location they are applying for.
Closing Date
Applications for these General Administration Clerk vacancies close on:
11 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline rather than waiting until the final day.
Who Should Apply?
These vacancies may be particularly suitable for applicants who have recently completed Matric and want to start building a career in government administration.
With five posts available, no previous work experience required and a salary of R237,453 per annum, the positions provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience in areas including general administration, human resources, finance, supply chain management, transport and asset administration.
Applicants should carefully check the requirements for their preferred reference number, particularly because applicants for NSC07/2026 must have a valid driver’s licence.
Important Application Reminder
Before submitting your application:
- Confirm that you meet the minimum qualification requirements
- Choose the correct centre or location
- Quote the correct reference number
- Ensure all information supplied in your application is accurate
- Submit the application before 11 September 2026
- Use the official KZN Government e-Recruitment portal or the applicable physical submission address
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s General Administration Clerk vacancies provide an opportunity for qualifying applicants to enter the public service without needing previous employment experience.





