Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Administration Clerk and Supply Chain Clerk Vacancies 2026
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) has advertised two entry-level clerical opportunities for applicants with a Grade 12 qualification.
The vacancies are for an Administration Clerk in Mpumalanga and a Supply Chain Clerk in KwaZulu-Natal. Both positions are classified at Salary Level 05 and offer a salary of R237,453 per annum.
The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026 at 16:00.
Administration Clerk Vacancy 2026
The Administration Clerk position is located within the Directorate: Legal Support in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit.
The post reference number is:
3/1/1/1/2026/203
The position offers a salary of:
R237,453 per annum
It is classified at Salary Level 05.
Administration Clerk Requirements
Applicants need to have:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work within a team.
The advert does not specify previous work experience as a minimum requirement for this position.
This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to Grade 12 graduates who have developed strong administrative, communication and computer skills.
Duties of the Administration Clerk
The successful candidate will provide general clerical and administrative support within the component.
Key duties include:
- Recording, organising, storing, capturing and retrieving correspondence and data.
- Updating registers and statistics.
- Handling routine enquiries.
- Making photocopies and receiving or sending facsimiles.
- Distributing documents and packages.
- Maintaining the filing system.
- Typing letters and other correspondence.
- Maintaining incoming and outgoing document registers.
- Taking and drafting minutes.
- Providing supply chain clerical support.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement.
- Obtaining quotations and completing procurement forms.
- Controlling office stationery.
- Maintaining the component’s asset register.
- Maintaining leave, personnel and attendance registers.
- Arranging travel and accommodation.
- Capturing and updating expenditure.
- Checking subsistence and travel claims.
- Handling telephone accounts and petty cash.
The position therefore combines general administration with elements of procurement, personnel administration and financial administration.
Administration Clerk Location
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
The application address is:
17 Van Rensburg Street, 7th Floor, Bateleur Building, Mbombela, 1200
Applications can also be submitted by email to:
Administration Clerk Enquiries
For enquiries about the Administration Clerk position, applicants can contact:
Mr MO Fakude
Telephone: (013) 754 8074
Supply Chain Clerk Vacancy 2026
The second opportunity is a Supply Chain Clerk position within the Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services.
The post reference number is:
3/1/1/1/2026/209
The position is based in:
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
The salary is:
R237,453 per annum
The post is classified at Salary Level 05.
Supply Chain Clerk Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate or related equivalent qualification.
- Basic knowledge of supply chain duties and practices.
- Ability to capture data.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Ability to collect statistics.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Basic knowledge of work procedures within the working environment.
The advert also lists the following skills:
- Planning and organisation.
- Computer literacy.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work within a team.
The advertised minimum qualification is therefore accessible to applicants who have completed Grade 12 or hold a related equivalent qualification.
Duties of the Supply Chain Clerk
The successful candidate will provide clerical and logistical support across different areas of supply chain management.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining asset records and databases.
- Checking and issuing furniture, equipment and accessories.
- Identifying redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal.
- Verifying the asset register.
- Maintaining the supplier database.
- Registering suppliers on LOGIS or a similar system.
- Requesting and receiving quotations.
- Capturing specifications on the electronic purchasing system.
- Placing orders.
- Issuing and receiving bid documents.
- Providing logistical support during bid and contract processes.
- Compiling draft documents.
- Ordering goods.
- Receiving and verifying goods from suppliers.
- Recording goods in registers and databases.
- Receiving requests for goods from end users.
- Issuing goods to end users.
- Maintaining the goods register.
- Updating and maintaining the supplier register.
This position would be particularly relevant to candidates interested in procurement, logistics, purchasing, asset management and public-sector supply chain administration.
Supply Chain Clerk Location
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Applications can be submitted by hand at:
1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Applications can also be submitted by email to:
Supply Chain Clerk Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms F Mathonsi
Telephone: (033) 264 9500
Salary for Both Vacancies
Both the Administration Clerk and Supply Chain Clerk positions offer:
R237,453 per annum
Both are classified at Salary Level 05.
Who Should Apply?
These vacancies may be suitable for applicants who have completed Grade 12 and want to enter the public service.
The Administration Clerk position may be a better fit for candidates interested in:
- General administration.
- Legal support administration.
- Records management.
- Procurement administration.
- Personnel administration.
- Financial administration.
The Supply Chain Clerk position may be more suitable for candidates interested in:
- Procurement.
- Supply chain management.
- Purchasing.
- Logistics.
- Asset management.
- Supplier administration.
Application Closing Date
The closing date for both vacancies is:
24 August 2026 at 16:00
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. The DLRRD states that late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The CV must be submitted as a PDF document and may not exceed 10 MB. Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery to the address specified for the relevant vacancy.
Applicants applying for more than one position must submit separate applications for each post.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of relevant documents when requested. The department also notes that foreign qualifications must be supported by the relevant SAQA evaluation report.
Important Application Information
Applicants should pay close attention to the department’s instructions before submitting their applications.
The DLRRD states that:
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Duplicate applications should not be submitted.
- Separate applications are required for different posts.
- Email applications will receive an automated acknowledgement.
- Manual applications will not receive individual acknowledgement due to high application volumes.
- Applicants who have not heard from the department within three months should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The department also states that shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks.
Final Thoughts
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Clerk Vacancies 2026 provide two opportunities for applicants with Grade 12 qualifications to enter a public-sector working environment.
The Administration Clerk position is based in Nelspruit, while the Supply Chain Clerk position is based in Pietermaritzburg. Both offer R237,453 per annum and are classified at Salary Level 05.
If you meet the requirements, prepare your Z83 form and CV carefully and submit your application through the correct channel before 24 August 2026 at 16:00.
Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 16:00
Download the vacancy PDF here
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