DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE VACANCIES 2026

July 7, 2026 admin Government Jobs & Public Sector Careers 0

The South African Department of Defence (DOD) has published various vacancies across multiple divisions, including the CMIS Division and the SA Navy. Qualified and dedicated South African citizens are invited to apply for these permanent civil service positions.

Important Application Details & Guidelines

  • Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 16h00 (Late or faxed applications will strictly not be considered).

  • Application Form: Applications must be submitted on the official, prescribed Z83 Application Form (effective 01 January 2021). The form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or online via the DPSA website: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.

  • Submission Requirements: The Z83 form must be originally signed and dated by the applicant. It must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) only, highlighting training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge, and experience.

  • Certified Documents: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant supporting documents on or before the day of the interview (not older than 6 months).

  • Separate Applications: Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and CV for each specific position.

  • Vetting & Screening: Successful candidates will undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/asset checks, qualification, and employment verification). Shortlisted candidates may also be subjected to social media profile checks and security clearance vetting.

Available Job Postings

1. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY

  • Reference Number: DHRCM/19/23/26/01

  • Salary: R487 197 – R584 370 per annum (SR Level 09)

  • Centre: CMIS Division, Pretoria

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Science / Information Management Science.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of functional experience in a Library, Registry, Archive, or Information Management environment.

    • Special Skills: Fair knowledge of record office procedures, document storage, and maintenance. Understanding of the Constitution of South Africa, PAIA, Defence Act, National Archives and Records Service Act, PFMA, and Electronic Communication and Transaction Act. SANS 11799:2005 compliance standard knowledge.

  • Duties: Manage the corporate DOD Library service programme; develop and maintain library policies and procedures; compile marketing plans for DOD libraries (Library Week, World Book Day, Readathon); coordinate resource sharing systems; provide functional support to personnel; develop training programs.

  • Enquiries: Maj T.A. Goitsilwe – Tel: (012) 649 1540 | Ms K.S. Mopeli – Tel: (012) 649 1444

  • Applications: Department of Defence, CMIS Division, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-deliveries: Eco Glades 1, 70 Ribbon and Grass Street, Eco Park, Centurion, 0417. Email applications to: Thapelo.Goitsilwe@dod.mil.za and Suzan.Mopeli@dod.mil.za

2. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ARCHIVIST

  • Reference Number: DHRCM/19/23/26/02

  • Salary: R487 197 – R584 370 per annum (SR Level 09)

  • Centre: CMIS Division, Pretoria

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Records and Archive Management / Information Management / Information Science.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of functional experience in a Records office, Registry, Archive, or Information Management environment.

    • Special Skills: In-depth knowledge of record office procedures and archive management policies. Legislative framework proficiency (Constitution, PAIA, Defence Act, National Archives Regulations, PFMA).

  • Duties: Manage corporate archival records; research and analyze higher-level legislation; maintain and update the electronic and paper master copies of the DOD File Plan; provide expert guidance regarding the disposal of records; manage and train subordinates; develop competency frameworks for records management officials.

  • Enquiries: Maj T.A. Goitsilwe – Tel: (012) 649 1540 | Ms K.S. Mopeli – Tel: (012) 649 1444

  • Applications: Department of Defence, CMIS Division, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-deliveries: Eco Glades 1, 70 Ribbon and Grass Street, Eco Park, Centurion, 0417. Email applications to: Thapelo.Goitsilwe@dod.mil.za and Suzan.Mopeli@dod.mil.za

3. ARCHIVIST REGISTRY CLERK SUPERVISOR

  • Reference Number: DHRCM/19/23/26/03

  • Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (SR Level 07)

  • Centre: CMIS Division, Pretoria

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Records and Archive Management / Information Management / Information Science.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of functional experience in a registry or archive setup.

    • Special Skills: Problem-solving, physical record handling, planning, computer proficiency (MS Word and Excel), understanding of the National Archives Act and PAIA.

  • Duties: Design, implement, and maintain approved records classification systems; update and compile training manuals; conduct contextual compliance inspections; provide professional support to external stakeholders; collect and transcribe oral history records; market archival services.

  • Enquiries: Maj T.A. Goitsilwe – Tel: (012) 649 1540 | Ms K.S. Mopeli – Tel: (012) 649 1444

  • Applications: Department of Defence, CMIS Division, Private Bag X161, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-deliveries: Eco Glades 1, 70 Ribbon and Grass Street, Eco Park, Centurion, 0417. Email applications to: Thapelo.Goitsilwe@dod.mil.za and Suzan.Mopeli@dod.mil.za

4. ADMINISTRATION CLERK SUPERVISOR (INSPECTORATE NAVAL ORDINANCE)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/01

  • Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (SR Level 07)

  • Centre: Fleet Command HQ: Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an administrative support environment.

    • Special Skills: Office organization, professional correspondence production, MS Office Suite proficiency, customer service excellence, typing skills, and supervisory capabilities.

  • Duties: Manage the complete office support and registry functions of the Inspectorate Naval Ordinance (INO) office; oversee the INO administration section; maintain the SA Naval Ammunition Service Life Monitoring Database (including restriction lists); handle the attendance register and divisional functions.

  • Enquiries: Capt (SAN) W. Kroukamp – Tel: (021) 787 3816 / 074 871 7871

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

5. ADMINISTRATION CLERK SUPERVISOR (MEDIA CENTRE)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/02

  • Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (SR Level 07)

  • Centre: SAS Simonsberg, Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a Media Centre environment.

    • Advantageous: Emerging Management Development Programme certificate, OHS, First Aid Level 1, or CSW certificates.

    • Special Skills: PC graphic software (CorelDraw, Photoshop), procurement, petty cash processes, and media asset management.

  • Duties: Produce physical and digital training material (précis, charts, certificates); oversee the maintenance of printing hardware; run procurement and asset accounting registers; execute the Performance Management Development System (PMDS) for media staff; maintain databases for consumables.

  • Enquiries: SWO D.H.L. Norris – Tel: (021) 787 4769

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

6. ADMINISTRATION CLERK SUPERVISOR (HR SUPPORT)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/03

  • Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (SR Level 07)

  • Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • Minimum of three (3) years of functional experience in a Career/HR Administration environment.

    • Special Skills: Leadership, mainframe system navigation, grievance investigation techniques, and advanced report writing.

  • Duties: Administer complex performance assessments for Defence Act (DAP) and Public Service Act (PSAP) personnel; log disciplinary matters on the departmental mainframe database; investigate employee grievances and draft formal unit responses; update qualifications on the corporate network.

  • Enquiries: Cdr J. Howe – Tel: (021) 787 4220

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

7. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (TECHNICAL SUPPORT)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/04

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SA Naval College, Gordon’s Bay

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No prior experience required (Entry-level).

    • Advantageous: Prior exposure to Technical or Logistics environments.

    • Special Skills: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook literacy; multitasking, secretarial capability, and compliance adherence.

  • Duties: Perform clerical tasks; process technical stores requests; manage the Job Card system; operate the Operational Support Information System (OSIS) planned maintenance framework; record fuel returns and issue inventory stock.

  • Enquiries: CPO T.A. Ramugumo – Tel: (021) 787 2408

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

8. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (TRAINING ADMINISTRATION)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/05

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: Naval Staff College, Silvermine / Muizenberg

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Special Skills: Standard office software skills, front office reception presentation, telephone etiquette, and organizing files.

  • Duties: Support full training administration operations; compile and safely backup digital qualification sheets and databases; print certificates; issue course logbooks; book facilities and maintain unit recall registers.

  • Enquiries: Cdr T.J. Kolobe – Tel: 081 475 0712

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

9. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (SECRETARIAL/PA)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/06

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SA Navy Headquarters, Pretoria

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Special Skills: Knowledge of basic PA functions, professional telephone manner, schedule management, and travel claim processing.

  • Duties: Provide extensive administrative and secretarial support directly to the Senior Staff Officer (SSO) Naval Chaplain Services; regulate mail and signals; arrange official transport and accommodation; process subsistence claims.

  • Enquiries: Ms T.C. Sibaya – Tel: (012) 339 4185 / 4186

  • Applications: WO2 W.M. Simango, SA Navy Headquarters, Private Bag X104, Pretoria, 0001. Hand-deliveries: 224 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001. Email applications to: ssoncm@sanavy.co.za (For Attention: Ms T.C. Sibaya).

10. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (PUBLICATIONS)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/07

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SA Naval Publications Unit, Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Special Skills: Data input proficiency, exceptional English grammar evaluation skills, proofreading capability, and high attention to detail.

  • Duties: Maintain secure information handling regulations; input raw data for upcoming naval publications; configure document layouts to specific formatting standards; perform structural changes to Naval and Fleet Orders; destroy outdated classified elements.

  • Enquiries: WO1 R.P. Hughes – Tel: (021) 787 3205

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

11. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (IMAGE & GRAPHIC SUPPORT)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/08

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SA Naval Publications Unit, Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Advantageous: Academic or vocational background in digital photography, fine arts, graphic design, or multimedia production.

    • Special Skills: Adobe Essentials, computer-to-print methods, practical layout design.

  • Duties: Generate and keep digital file registers for corporate job cards; handle the continuous archiving of approved naval photography and media lines; dispatch documents, letters, and multimedia parcels to internal stakeholders.

  • Enquiries: WO2 M. Venter – Tel: (021) 787 3326 / 3327

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

12. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (MEDIA SERVICES)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/09

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SAS Simonsberg, Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Advantageous: Prior entry-level exposure to a Media Centre setup.

    • Special Skills: Basic graphic software usage (Photoshop, CorelDraw), workflow management, and inventory counting.

  • Duties: Assist in designing charts, training certificates, and course texts; perform copy replication; manage petty cash registers; support e-learning integration layouts; preserve incident registers for the training facility.

  • Enquiries: SWO D.H.L. Norris – Tel: (021) 787 4769

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

13. ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION (GRAPHIC AID PRODUCTION)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/10

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: SAS Wingfield Military Base, Goodwood

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Special Skills: Working knowledge of software like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or CorelDraw; ability to interpret instructions into visual layouts under time constraints.

  • Duties: Support training teams via visual media solutions; draft and manufacture machinery cross-section charts and technical posters; operate high-volume office duplicating machines; offer layout binding, punching, and document lamination services to engineering students.

  • Enquiries: Mr B. Gambushe – Tel: (021) 590 2620 | SWO A.D. Gwayi – Tel: (021) 590 2853

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

14. PERSONNEL OFFICIAL: PRODUCTION (HR MAINTENANCE)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/11

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: Naval Base Durban

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Advantageous: Basic background knowledge of Human Resources procedures, Public Service regulations, or SANDF guidelines.

  • Duties: Coordinate active leave databases; manage inward personnel travel allowance statements and housing allocations; compile official system nominations for upcoming instructional courses; document employee transfers, renewals, and grievances.

  • Enquiries: Cdr S.K. Sibiya – Tel: (031) 460 6143

  • Applications: Cdr S.K. Sibiya, SA Navy, Naval Base Durban, Private Bag X1, Durban, 4036. Hand-deliveries: Salisbury Island, Off Bay Head Road, Fynlands, Durban. Email applications to: nbd.careeradmin@sanavy.co.za

15. PERSONNEL OFFICIAL: PRODUCTION (LEAVE REMUNERATION)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/12

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Advantageous: Exposure to leave administration systems or state HR payroll compliance.

  • Duties: Issue, receive, and analyze physical work attendance registers; balance systemic leave allocations; handle complex files for employee terminations, leave discounting options, and temporary incapacity / ill-health retirement payouts.

  • Enquiries: Cdr E. Buthelezi – Tel: (021) 787 4090

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

16. PERSONNEL OFFICIAL: PRODUCTION (MEDICAL STRENGTH & COID)

  • Reference Number: NAVAL/20/23/26/13

  • Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (SR Level 05)

  • Centre: Naval Base Simon’s Town

  • Requirements:

    • Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

    • No experience required.

    • Special Skills: Policy interpretation, processing insurance documentation, tracking complex claims.

  • Duties: Process documentation to incorporate adopted children, spouses, and certified life partners onto medical aid sheets; register life status alterations (marriages/divorces); administer standard Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) profiles for active military (DAP) and civilian (PSAP) personnel; log Group Life Insurance claims.

  • Enquiries: Cdr E. Buthelezi – Tel: (021) 787 4090

  • Applications: Mr J. Stander, SA Navy, Private Bag X1, Simon’s Town, 7995. Hand-deliveries: Fleet Command HQ, Building 1097, East Dockyard, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town. Email applications to: psapstaffing@sanavy.co.za

For more job vacancies and career-related information within South Africa, you can consult professional portals such as jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za. Ensure all applications strictly match the public service compliance benchmarks to safeguard your alignment with employment standards.

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