The Department of Defence has announced an opportunity for an Administration Officer within the Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division. The position is based at the Armscor Building in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, and offers a salary of R413,001 to R486,501 per annum on Salary Level 08.
This opportunity may be suitable for candidates with qualifications in public administration, public management, office management or a related field, together with relevant experience in Arms Control or Administration.
Administration Officer Vacancy Details
| Job Title | Administration Officer |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Defence |
| Reference Number | DPSP/26/30/26/04 |
| Salary | R413,001 – R486,501 per annum |
| Salary Level | Level 08 |
| Location | Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria |
| Closing Date | 04 September 2026 at 16h00 |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, together with a recognised National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Public Administration, Public Management, Office Management or a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6. Candidates must also have at least three years’ experience in Arms Control or Administration.
The Department also highlights skills and knowledge including public-sector policies, legislation and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, conventional arms control and the defence industry. Good communication, organising and planning, financial management, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical thinking and computer literacy are among the required skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist in providing secretariat services to the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC), Scrutiny Committee and other committees and sub-committees.
Key duties include:
- Assisting with documentation received from the registry and determining the nature of applicants’ requests.
- Assisting with the preparation of books for consideration by the NCACC and Scrutiny Committee.
- Liaising with members of the NCACC and Scrutiny Committee.
- Supporting the maintenance of NCACC decision records on the IT database.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 application form, accompanied by a detailed CV containing full particulars of the applicant’s training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience. The Z83 form must be correctly completed, originally signed and dated.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, which must not be older than six months. Applicants must ensure that they follow the application instructions carefully to avoid disqualification. Applications for this position should be submitted to:
Department of Defence
Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division
Directorate Conventional Arms Control
Private Bag X161
Pretoria
0001
Applications may be hand-delivered during office hours to the Department of Defence, Armscor Building, Corner Nossob and Boeing Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, 0001, or emailed to Phumelele.Gabuza@dod.mil.za.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Administration Officer vacancy is 04 September 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants interested in this Department of Defence opportunity should make sure their application meets all the stated requirements and is submitted before the deadline.
