Administration Clerk

About the role

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is hiring an Administration Clerk, based in Gauteng Region, Braamfontein. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za. Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Other option: Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms. N Sam Tel No: (012) 444 3722 / Mr. S Ngcaweni Tel No: (012) 444 3021. Reference number to quote: 0112 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Coloured / White male and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/2027 to 2027/2028 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources would like to invite qualifying South African graduates to apply for a Graduate Internship Programme for the Financial Years 2026/2027 to 2027/2028. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport to and from place of work, during the period of the Internship. Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form, which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with the regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016 as amended, which is obtained online www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (in full, accurately, legibly, honestly, signed and dated), and accompanied by a comprehensive / detailed Curriculum Vitae. 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. The Curriculum Vitae and Z83 form must have at least three (3) contactable references. 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. Applicants who participated in any other Government Internship Programmes before will not be considered. Students requiring experiential training as part of their qualification must attach a formal letter from their Tertiary Institution. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise. 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. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) 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 shortlisted candidates only. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support.
• Handle the request for procurement of goods and services e.g. equipment.
• Receive, record and label new Office equipment, maintain asset register and do stock taking.
• Administer GG and subsidised vehicles for the regional Office Support.
• Render logistical Support to the regional Office.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 qualification (NQF 4) and valid driver’s licence: Knowledge of: Policies and Procedures, Acts and Regulations.
• Skills: Organization skills.
• Computer Literacy, Communication at all levels, Planning, Numerical, Telephone etiquette, Dealing with different people, e.g. Religion, Background, Culture. etc Thinking demand: Able to make sound decisions in situations where needed, Able to use initiative, Be able to convey information to from mines correctly.