Permanent

This opportunity closed on 24 July 2026. Applications sent now will not be considered. Fresh Defence posts appear on their employer page as soon as they open — and similar live opportunities are listed below.

Defence Provisioning Administration Clerk: Production Vacancy 2026

Defence

General / Other

How this salary compares

At R23 309 a month, this post pays below the median of R50 479 for permanent posts asking for Grade 12 / Matric (7 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R40 600 and R77 691.

25th percentile: R40 600
Median: R50 479
75th percentile: R77 691

This post sits in the 0th percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 7 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Defence is offering an opportunity for a Provisioning Administration Clerk at the 3 Military Hospital in Bloemfontein. This entry-level position is suitable for individuals who meet the minimum educational requirements and are eager to contribute to the efficient management of stores and administration within a military hospital environment.

This role focuses on the critical operations of stock control, equipment management, and general administrative duties. It is an excellent chance to gain valuable experience within the Public Service and develop essential skills in logistics and clerical work.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
No experience is required for this position.
Skills Needed:
Knowledge of clerical duties and practices.
Ability to capture data and operate a computer.
Skill in collecting statistics.
Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
Knowledge of working procedures relevant to the environment.
Planning and organisation skills.
Computer literacy.
Proven ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
Language skills.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing and ensuring the effectiveness of stores operations.
Executing the Log plan, policies, and internal procedures as set by the HQ Commander.
Keeping complete records of all equipment in the stores.
Ensuring that unserviceable equipment is written-off to the unserviceable store.
Issuing equipment by means of an issue voucher via the transito system.
Receiving incoming stock and comparing it with the receipt voucher for posting on the main ledger.
Placing orders for equipment when stock levels reach their re-order points.
Ensuring stores are neatly packed for stock taking and that all unneeded stock is disposed of to make space for new stock.
Updating and controlling the register to maintain stock levels and monitor the distribution of equipment.
Managing general administration work and distributing relevant incoming correspondence to the involved sections.
Performing archiving according to prescripts.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 24 July 2026.

Choose one of the following methods to apply:

Email: Send your application to 3milHR@dod.mil.za.
Hand Delivery: Deliver your application to 3 Military Hospital, Furstenberg road, Tempe Military base, Bloemfontein.
Post: Mail your application to Department of Defence, 3 Military Hospital, Private Bag X40003, Brandhof, 9324.

SetaJobs role guide

What an administration clerk actually does

SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.

Employers screen on computer literacy, written language and the neatness of your record-keeping. Expect a practical exercise: draft a memorandum, capture a set of entries, or sort a batch of documents into a file plan. In the public service the application itself is the first screen — a fully completed, signed Z83 with the documents listed, submitted by the closing date to the exact address given. Incomplete applications are disqualified without being read.

Read the full administration clerk guide →

This listing in context

What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live permanent posts: 96
In Free State: 1
Closing within 7 days: 1

27% of the 96 live permanent posts we hold ask for Grade 12 / Matric. The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 27%.

Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 7 opportunities in Free State.

What you'll need to apply

Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.

A completed Z83 form
Your CV

Full checklist for a national or provincial department →

What this kind of post involves

A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.

How permanent posts work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →

Watch out for this

The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.