Department of Agriculture Intern 2026 – Entry Level Jobs in SA

Explore a range of exciting entry-level opportunities within various South African government departments. These internships and positions offer competitive salaries and valuable experience across sectors such as Agriculture, Basic Education, Employment and Labour, Justice and Constitutional Development, and Small Business Development. Ideal for candidates with diverse qualifications and experience levels, these DPSA vacancies provide a pathway to build a rewarding career in public service.

Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions

Department of Agriculture

  • Secretary: Various Components Reference: 3/3/1/34/2025 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05) Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4) Experience: No experience required Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Farm Aid Reference: 3/3/1/35/2025 Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02) Location: Middelburg (Eastern Cape), Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute Qualification: NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2/3 Certificate) Experience: No previous experience required Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Supply Chain Practitioner: Orders Reference: 3/3/1/33/2025 Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07) Location: Gauteng (Pretoria) Head Office Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate Experience: Minimum 3 years in Logistics Closing Date: 06 February 2026

Department of Basic Education

  • Deputy Director: Research Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Reference: DBE/30/2025 Salary: R1 059 105 per annum Location: Pretoria Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent Experience: At least 4 years relevant technical experience Closing Date: 06 February 2026

Department of Employment and Labour

  • Secretary Reference: HR4/4/8/153 Salary: R228 321 per annum Location: Provincial Office, Northern Cape Qualification: Matric/Grade 12 plus Certificate in Human Resource Management Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Provisioning Clerk Reference: HR4/4/7/57 Salary: R228 321 per annum Location: Provincial Office, Mpumalanga Qualification: Matric with Commercial Subject or equivalent Experience: No experience required Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Administration Clerk: PES Reference: HR4/4/01/08 Salary: R228 321 per annum Location: Provincial Office, Mmabatho Qualification: Grade 12/Matriculation Senior Certificate Experience: No experience required Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Personnel Officer HRM Reference: HR4/4/8/153 Salary: R228 321 per annum Location: Northern Cape and Mmabatho Qualification: Matric plus Certificate in Human Resource Management Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Administration Clerks Reference: 05/2026 Salary: R228 321 per annum plus 37% service in lieu of benefits Location: Oudtshoorn (1 Post), George (1 Post) Qualification: Matric plus 3-year National Diploma in Administration Experience: 1-2 years relevant clerical/administrative experience Closing Date: 06 February 2026

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

  • Administration Clerk Reference: 2025/385/OCJ Salary: R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05) Location: Land Court, Randburg Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF4) or equivalent Experience: No previous experience required Closing Date: 09 February 2026
  • Messenger Reference: 24/26EC, 25/26EC, 26/26EC, 27/26EC Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum Location: Magistrate Offices in Bizana, Centane, Tsolo, Elliotdale Qualification: Grade 10 / ABET Level 4 Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience Closing Date: 09 February 2026
  • Secretary Reference: 3/1/1/1/2026/14 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05) Location: Eastern Cape (East London) Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Court Interpreter Reference: Various (14/26EC to 23/26EC, 2025/57/MP) Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum Location: Magistrate Offices in various locations Qualification: NQF Level 4 / Grade 12 Closing Date: 09 February 2026
  • Administration Clerk Reference: Various (1/26EC to 12/26EC, 39/25/NC/SA-KIM) Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum Location: Magistrate Offices and Provincial Office Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent Closing Date: 09 February 2026
  • Judge Secretary Reference: 2025/382/OCJ, 2025/384/OCJ Salary: R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07) Location: Land Court (Durban), Land Court (Randburg) Qualification: Grade 12 Certificate Experience: Minimum 1 year secretarial experience Closing Date: 06 February 2026
  • Handyman Reference: 2025/386/OCJ Salary: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03) Location: Land Court, Randburg Qualification: Grade 10, ABET Level 3 or recognized trade certificate Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience Closing Date: 06 February 2026

Department of Small Business Development

  • Senior Events Coordinator Reference: SEC Salary: R397 116 per annum Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or equivalent Experience: Minimum 1 year coordinating events or marketing outreach Closing Date: 06 February 2026

How to Apply

Applicants interested in any of the above DPSA internships and entry-level positions must complete the Z83 Application Form. Ensure that all required documentation is attached as per the job circular. Submit your application before the closing dates indicated for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. For full details, requirements, and application procedures, refer to the official DPSA circular: Download Full Circular.

Closing Dates

  • Most positions close on 06 February 2026.
  • Positions within the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development close on 09 February 2026.
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...