X2 Administration Clerk Jobs 2026 – Pretoria

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Benefits offered by this job

Stable income with benefits

Career growth in public sector

Experience in legal services

Job summary

The Department of Defence (Military Legal Services) is recruiting two Administration Clerks for the Armscor Building in Pretoria. This permanent role offers an opportunity to gain government experience in a professional legal services environment.

Primary duties include clerical support, document processing, filing, and diary management. No prior work experience is required, and training will develop essential administrative skills within public service.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• Basic understanding of administrative processes.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical services to Military Legal Services.
• Process routine documentation and correspondence.
• Type, format, and prepare official documents.
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and take messages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Discipline

Job description

Employer: Department of Defence (Military Legal Services)
Position: Administration Clerk
Reference Number: DLSD/19/20/26/01
Number of Posts: 2
Location: Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Level 05)

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The Department of Defence is currently recruiting two Administration Clerks for the Military Legal Services division based at the Armscor Building in Pretoria. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking for government administration jobs , entry-level clerk positions, or public sector employment in South Africa.

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This role focuses on providing clerical and administrative support within a professional legal services environment. It offers a great opportunity to build a career in government administration with structured responsibilities and career growth potential.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Military Legal Services
• Assist senior officers with daily office operations
• Manage documents, records, and correspondence
• Ensure efficient office functioning and service delivery

This role plays an important part in ensuring smooth administrative processes within a structured government environment.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

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• No prior work experience required
• Basic understanding of administrative processes
• Willingness to learn and develop skills

Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Coordination and time management ability
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Discipline and professionalism

Key Responsibilities

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The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

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Clerical and Administrative Support

• Provide general clerical services to Military Legal Services
• Process routine documentation and correspondence
• Type, format, and prepare official documents such as letters, memorandums, and submissions
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping systems

Communication and Telephone Management

• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally
• Make outgoing calls on behalf of the Officer in charge
• Direct calls to relevant personnel
• Take accurate messages and ensure timely communication

Office and Diary Management

• Maintain the diary of the Officer in charge
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Ensure reminders are provided for upcoming commitments
• Assist with coordination of daily office activities

Meeting and Visitor Coordination

• Receive and assist visitors professionally
• Arrange refreshments for meetings and guests
• Support meeting preparations
• Take notes during meetings when required

Financial and Administrative Support

• Submit inland expenditure claims
• Process accommodation and related administrative claimsAssist with tracking and recording expenses
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately

Documentation and Record Management

• File and organise documents systematically
• Ensure easy access to important records
• Assist with document retrieval when needed

General Office Duties

• Perform a variety of administrative tasks for the Officer in charge
• Prepare letters such as invitations, responses, and acknowledgements
• Assist with drafting correspondence
• Perform basic calculations and maintain statistics

Equipment and Office Support

• Operate office equipment such as fax machines
• Receive and transmit messages
• Ensure proper use of office tools and systems
• Support overall office operations
• Office environment within a government department
• Interaction with legal and administrative staff
• Structured and professional setting
• Regular administrative workload and deadlines

Why Apply for This Job

This opportunity offers:

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• Entry-level access into government employment
• Stable income with benefits
• Opportunity to develop administrative skills
• Experience working in a legal services environment
• Potential for career growth within the public sector

Candidates may progress into:

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• Office Administrator positions
• Legal administrative support roles

Employment Equity

The Department of Defence is committed to:

• Equal employment opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion
• Representation of designated groups

Preference may be given to suitable candidates in line with Employment Equity policies.

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