Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum (Level 05)
Job Type: Permanent
Directorate: Production / Procurement Administration
Locations & Reference Numbers:
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AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria – Ref No: AFBWKLF/01/42/25/03
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68 Air School, Pretoria – Ref No: 68AIRSCHL/01/42/25/01A
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Procurement Unit OC, Pretoria – Ref No: PROCUNITOC/01/42/25/(I) (X2 Posts)
About the Department
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is committed to delivering operational excellence and ensuring the readiness of its personnel and resources. Administration Clerks in production and procurement units provide essential support in clerical, logistical, and personnel processes, enabling smooth operations across bases and units.
Position Overview
The Administration Clerk: Production is responsible for executing high-quality clerical and administrative functions, including personnel leave management, data capturing, asset recording, procurement support, stock management, and report compilation. These roles are entry-level, ideal for candidates seeking to build experience in a structured defence environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Render general clerical support duties.
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Capture personnel leave, Subsistence & Travel claims, and performance assessments.
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Compile and maintain databases for skills development programmes.
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Record, update, and maintain unit asset registers.
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Attend to telephone enquiries and manage document filing systems.
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Assist Provisioning Administration Officers with stock control, warehouse management, and stocktaking.
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Preserve, store, and maintain military items; ensure safe disposal of surplus stores.
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Maintain registers for stock received, issued, or outstanding.
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Coordinate maintenance of stock with experts and update provisioning parameters.
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Provide reports and statistics on operational readiness and resource management.
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Ensure cleanliness, organization, and security of stores and warehouses.
Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
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No prior experience required.
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Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Good organisational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
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Effective verbal and written communication.
Core Competencies
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Administrative support & clerical management
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Personnel record keeping & leave management
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Asset register maintenance & reporting
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Stock and warehouse management
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Data capturing and database management
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Communication & interpersonal skills
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Planning, organising, and attention to detail
POPIA Compliance
All personal information submitted will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
How to Apply
AFB Waterkloof Applications:
Department of Defence, Air Force Base Waterkloof, P.O. Box 1001, Lyttleton, 0140
Hand delivery: Solomon Mahlangu Drive (M10) 378 JR, Centurion
Email: afbwklfhr@dod.mil.za
68 Air School Applications:
Department of Defence, 68 Air School, Private Bag X15088, Lyttelton, 0140
Hand delivery: Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion
Email: oc68airschool@dod.mil.za
Procurement Unit OC Applications:
Department of Defence, SA Air Force Mobile Deployment Wing, Snake Valley Road, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143
Hand delivery: Snake Valley Road, 356 JR, Centurion
Email: mobiledeploymentwing@dod.mil.za
Enquiries:
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AFB Waterkloof – Maj B. Lekgokgola / F Sgt L. Roos – Tel: 012 672 3055
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68 Air School – Maj V. Mahlangu / WO2 S.B. Malaza – Tel: 012 672 5039 / 5021
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Procurement Unit OC – Maj T. Qwakele / WO2 N.S. Dithatho – Tel: 012 351 2567 / 2773
Employment Equity:
The Department promotes equity by encouraging applications from candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in line with its Employment Equity plan.
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