Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Opens a R237,453-a-Year Opportunity for Matric Applicants
The DFFE administration clerk vacancy offers a permanent post in Cape Town supporting EPWP Capacity Development Region Two. The department advertises R237,453 per year for reference EP-CT08/2026.
Who is eligible?
Grade 12 at NQF 4 or an equivalent qualification is required. A post-Matric qualification and administration experience are advantages. Applicants should have computer, planning and communication skills and understand the administrative, procurement and public-finance procedures listed in the advert.
What the work involves
The clerk supports correspondence and filing, travel arrangements and claims, office supplies, procurement records, invoices and financial administration.
How to apply
Visit the official vacancy page and use its registration or sign-in option. Complete the online Z83 and attach a detailed CV with three contactable references. Certified supporting documents are requested at the shortlisting stage.
The deadline is 16 November 2026 at 16:00; no timezone is given. The official DPSA advert provides the complete instructions. Online applications are required.
Prepare a clear, relevant application
Start by comparing each requirement with information already in your CV. A reviewer should not have to search through unrelated paragraphs to find your qualification. Put your relevant education, skills and experience in a sensible order and use consistent dates.
For administrative work, useful examples might show how you kept a spreadsheet accurate, arranged a meeting or followed a documented process. Describe only work you actually did, including the setting and your contribution. Do not include confidential documents from a current or former employer to demonstrate a skill.
- Read the entire official advert before beginning the application.
- Prepare readable files and check that their contents match your form.
- Ask your intended referees whether their contact details are current before listing them.
- Review your final answers and save any confirmation the system provides.
If a portal error occurs, note the exact message and time so you can explain the problem clearly when using the department’s official support details. Do not assume an unfinished or saved application has been submitted.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply through Reign Gigs?
No. Use the official recruitment page linked above. Keep personal application documents out of website comments and social-media replies.
Should I change my CV to match the advert?
You can make genuine relevant experience easier to see, but never change facts or claim a qualification you do not hold. Clear presentation and truthful evidence work together.
Reign Gigs is an independent publisher, not DFFE. Selection, screening and any amendments to the vacancy remain the department’s responsibility.
