DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this
posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the
numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed
copies will not be considered).

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from
any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the
DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an
application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will
be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and
which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the
applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for
more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the
documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If
an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than
one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered
for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application
documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset
record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of
appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and
research output. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must
be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score
both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Additional to this, SMS shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a
generic managerial competency assessment (competency based
assessments) and other assessment prescribed for SMS as mandated by the
Department of Public Service and Administration Senior Management Service
competency assessment tools. The competency assessment will be limited to
successful candidates in the interview process only. Shortlisted candidates will
be subjected to a personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening)
which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will
have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department
and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract. Failure to submit the
required documents will result in your application not being considered.
Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within
one (1) month of appointment. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or
feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your
application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated,
receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job
description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details.
Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve
(12) months in terms of the prescribed rules

POST 16/20 : SECRETARY REF NO: DPSP/15/16/26/05

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required. Special
requirement (Skills needed): Knowledge in client services, secretarial or related
occupation will be an added advantage. Applicants who have completed
internship in Public Service will be given preference. Applicants with prior
learning, either by means of experience or alternative courses may apply.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc). Job related skills:
Good telephone etiquette, Sound organisational skills/events management,
excellent inter-personal skills. High level of reliability. Ability to act with tact and
discretion and good presentation skills. Ability to do research and analyse
documents and situations. Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to act with tact and discretion and Good presentation skills. Knowledge
of Departmental policies and procedures. Analytical and innovative thinking
ability as well as problem solving skills. Must be able to obtain a confidential
security clearance within a year.

DUTIES : Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director. Receive
telephonic calls and refers the call to the correct role players if not meant for
the relevant Director. Record appointments and events on a diary. Type
documents for the Director and other staff within the unit. Operate office
equipment e.g. Fax machine, scanner and photocopier. Record appointments
and events. Provide secretarial support services to the Director, Liaise with
travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Check the arrangements when
relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for Director
and staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invite roles players, organise
refreshments, sets up for scheduled meeting and events. Process the travel
and subsistence claims for the Director. Process all invoices that emanates
from the activities of the work of the Director. Record basic minutes of the
meetings of the Director where required. Draft routine correspondence and
reports. Do filing of documents for the Director and the unit where necessary.
Administer matters like leave registers, telephonic accounts and attendance
register. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents
etc. Handle the procurement of standard items like office refreshment for the
Director. Collect all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for
meetings. Remain up to date with regards to prescripts / policies and
procedures applicable to her / his work environment to ensure efficient and
effective support to the Director. Study relevant Public Service and the
departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the
application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures
and processes that apply in the office of the Director. Prepare briefing and
notes for the Director as required. Keep manual filing system for the Director.
Maintain an electronic document management database.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T.B. Khunou Tel No: (012) 355 5812
Ms M.P. Msimango Tel No: (012) 355 5974
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division,
Directorate Risk Management, Private Bag X910, Pretoria 0001 or hand
delivered during office hours to: Armscor Building, Defence Headquarters Unit,
Corner Delmas and Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, where it must be
placed in the box at the reception or email to Sonnyboy.Nkosi@dod.mil.za

POST 16/19 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: DPSP/15/16/26/04

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required. Special
requirements (Skills needed): Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer. Working
knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the
working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Skills: Good
interpersonal skills, organising and planning skills, communication skills
(written and verbal) and Computer literate.

DUTIES : Successful candidate will be responsible to provide registry services within the
Directorate Conventional Arms Control and perform the following key functions:
Provide registry counter services. Handle incoming and outgoing
correspondence. Render an effective filing and record management service.
Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Process documents
for archiving and/ disposal.

ENQUIRIES : Ms R.F. Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 335 6034
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division,
Directorate Conventional Arms Control, Private Bag X161 Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: Armscor Building C/O Nossob and
Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or email to
Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za.

POST 16/18 : PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION CLERK: PRODUCTION REF NO: DPSP/15/16/26/03

SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent. No experience required. Supply Chain
Management Certificate will be an added advantage. Special requirements
(Skills needed): Knowledge: Relevant Public Sector Policies, Legislation,
Regulations and Acts. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures.
Skills: Good interpersonal skills, organising and planning skills, communication
skills (written and verbal) and computer literate.

DUTIES : Successful candidate will be responsible to render supply chain management
support services within the establishment of Defence Policy, Strategy and
Planning Division and perform the following key functions: Render asset
management support service, render demand and acquisition service, render
logistical support and report on supply chain management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms R.F. Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 335 6034
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division,
Private Bag X161 Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to:
Armscor Building C/O Nossob and Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or
email to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za

POST 16/17 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: DPSP/15/16/26/02

SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised National
Diploma/Advanced Certificate at (NQF Level 6) in Office Administration/Public
Administration or Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of three (3)
years’ experience in the related field. Special requirements (Skills needed):
Knowledge of relevant Public Sector Policies, Legislation, Regulations and
Acts. Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures. Good interpersonal
skills, organising and planning skills, communication skills (written and verbal).
Understanding of financial management, Problem solving and decision-making
skills. Analytical thinking. Advanced Computer Skills and high level of
professionalism. Highly reliable.

DUTIES : Successful candidate will be responsible to provide administrative support
services within the establishment of Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning
Division and perform the following key functions: Assist with planning and
implementation in respect of the business plan of the Directorate. Assist with
the administration of Human Resource Management, Logistics and Asset,
Financial administration support service and Provide support in respect of
Information, Communication and Technology administration.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P.P. Gabuza Tel No: (012) 335 5210
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division,
Private Bag X161 Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to:
Armscor Building C/O Nossob and Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria or
email to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za

POST 16/16 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTRACT MARKETING REF NO: DPSP/15/16/26/01

SALARY : R487 197 – R584 370 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s Degree/
Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) or relevant qualification. A minimum of three
(3) years’ supervisory experience in Arms Control. Special requirements (Skills
needed): Communication skills (Verbal and Written communication), Strong
Leadership, Conceptual thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Computer Skills,
Management Skills, Strategic Management Skills, Policy Analysis, Planning
and Programming Skills. Knowledge of Government Policies, Departmental
policies and procedures. Public Finance Legislation, Good Knowledge with
regards to Strategic Planning Extensive knowledge on Conventional Arms
Control, Understanding of the Defence Industry, Understanding of Regulation
as a Function. The person to be appointed should have the following general
attributes: Honesty, Integrity, Hard Working, Firm, Fair, Strategic Thinker,
Strong Leadership, High Ethical Standards, Personal Drive, Empathetic,
Intuitive Thinker, Perceptive, Incisive, Decisive and Good interpersonal
relations.

DUTIES : Successful candidate will be responsible to process permit applications
(contracting and marketing) and perform the following key functions: obtain
validation of applications’ information, obtain approval for issuing permits and
furnish approved permits, provide/issue approved permits.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S.P. Mashaba Tel No: (012) 335 6133
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division,
Directorate Conventional Arms Control, Private Bag X161 Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: Department of Defence, Armscor
Building, cnr of Nossob and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0001 or
email to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za

We wish you all the best with your applications