Administration · Circular 23 of 2026

Administration Clerk

South African Police Service

Overview

Administration Clerk positions at four SAPS Academy mess facilities, managing menus, stock ordering and supplier payments.

Requirements

  • Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post.
  • Be proficient in at least English and one other official language.
  • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of interview.
  • Be in possession of Grade 12/ Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4 as recognized by SAQA).
  • At least four (4) years’ experience in the field of the post.
  • An applicable three (3) year Diploma / Degree (NQF level 6 or higher as recognized by SAQA) as well as relevant training courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage.
  • A valid driver’s Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of relevant prescripts applicable to the Public Service.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • General Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Power Point, MS Outlook).
  • Demonstrate competency in acting independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Report writing.
  • Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Sound Planning, Organising and Administration skills, Strong Analytical Skills and Facilitation Skills.
  • Be willing to work under pressure and extended hours.

Duties

  • Assist with the compiling of the 4 week menu for trainees.
  • Responsible for the ordering of stock according to the planned menu.
  • Checking of delivered stock against stock ordered and the invoice received.
  • Providing invoices to the Financial Office for payment of suppliers.
  • Assist with the monthly stock taking in the mess.
  • Providing quotations to clients for planned events or meetings.
  • Render assistance during events and meetings regarding the venue setup and client service during the event.
  • Asist to manage the assets with the asset register in the Mess.
  • Adhere to Occupational, Health and Safety Act in daily activities by ensuring that dining halls and kitchens are cleaned according to prescripts.
  • Checking overtime claims of shift workers for correct-and completeness and submitting claims.
  • Drawing up of monthly reports on the meals that were served, food consumption and wastage of food.

How to apply

Enquiries: SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Mavango: Tel No: (021) 935 5571/ 75 SAPS Academy Mthatha: Enquiries can be directed to: Capt Dalindyebo: Tel No: (047) 531 1026 Ext 1056 / 1009 or 082 523 3257 SAPS Academy Oudtshoorn: Enquiries can be directed to: Lt Col RM Arries / Capt D Moores Tel No: (044) 203 2223 SAPS Academy Tshwane: Enquiries can be directed to: Colonel JL Muridili; Captain Nkuna at 071 313 3604; 082 608 3902

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp, which must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. Short-listed candidates will be required to produce originals of their Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation and motor vehicle driver’s license, before the interview. Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, will be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct). Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No 103 of 1994) as applicable to the post environment. Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS

Post 23/248, sourced from the DPSA Circular 23 of 2026. Apply directly to South African Police Service by 17 July 2026 at 16:00. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
SAPS Academy Bishop Lavis
Salary
R237 453 p/a · Level 5
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 16:00
Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.