Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) Entry Level Clerk Jobs 2026

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for Entry Level Clerk Jobs 2026. These government vacancies offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to begin a career in the South African Public Service, with no previous work experience required.

Available positions include Human Resource Clerk and Registry Clerk, offering competitive government salaries and valuable administrative experience.

About the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD)

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is responsible for promoting sustainable rural development, land reform, and effective land administration throughout South Africa. The department also provides rewarding career opportunities for individuals who want to contribute to public service while developing valuable workplace skills.

These entry-level positions are ideal for school leavers, recent matriculants, and job seekers looking to establish a long-term government career.

Available Entry Level Government Jobs

1. Human Resource Clerk

Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/164

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Job Purpose

The Human Resource Clerk will provide administrative support within the Human Resources section, assisting with recruitment, employee benefits administration, leave management, performance management, and general HR administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or Senior Certificate
• No previous work experience required

Required Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should possess:

• Basic knowledge of Human Resource administration
• Knowledge of registry duties and administrative procedures
• Computer literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• Understanding of the Public Service legislative framework

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will assist with:

• Recruitment and selection administration
• Appointment and transfer processes
• Qualification verification
• Interview secretariat duties
• Probation administration
• Leave administration
• Housing and medical benefits administration
• Injury on Duty claims
• Pension administration
• Overtime and allowances
• Performance management administration
• Termination of service processes
• Responding to HR enquiries
• Providing administrative support to internal and external clients

2. Registry Clerk

Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/170

Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Job Purpose

The Registry Clerk will support registry operations by receiving, filing, storing, retrieving, and distributing documents while ensuring efficient records management.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or Senior Certificate
• No previous work experience required

Required Knowledge and Skills

Successful applicants should have:

• Knowledge of registry procedures
• Basic computer literacy
• Planning and organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Knowledge of filing systems
• Understanding of records management

Key Responsibilities

The Registry Clerk will:

• Provide registry counter services
• Assist clients with enquiries
• Receive and register documents
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Sort and dispatch correspondence
• Maintain filing systems
• Retrieve archived records
• Operate office equipment
• Scan documents electronically
• Archive and dispose of records
• Maintain accurate registry records
• Assist with document storage and retrieval

Salary

Successful applicants will receive:

Salary Level 5

R237,453 – R279,708 per annum

Government employees may also receive additional employment benefits in accordance with Public Service regulations.

Why Apply for DLRRD Entry Level Jobs?

Working for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development offers:

• No experience required
• Permanent government employment opportunities
• Competitive government salary
• Career growth opportunities
• Valuable administrative experience
• Stable working environment
• Skills development
• Public Service benefits

Who Should Apply?

These vacancies are suitable for:

• Grade 12 graduates
• School leavers
• Recent matriculants
• Entry-level job seekers
• Administrative assistants
• Office support staff
• Individuals seeking government employment
• Unemployed South African youth

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed and signed Z83 Application Form , Download Z83 Form here
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit:

• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcripts or records (where applicable)

How to Apply

Applicants must clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Location on the application.

Human Resource Clerk

• Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/164
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Applications may be submitted:

• Online through the official DLRRD recruitment system  ,Apply Online here (select “The Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds (OCRD)” as the Registry Office), or
• Hand-delivered during office hours to:

Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds
600 Lillian Ngoyi Street
Berea Park
Pretoria
0002

Registry Clerk

• Reference Number: 3/1/1/1/2026/170
• Registry Office: The Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds (OCRD)
• Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Applications may be submitted:

• By email to: Post170@dlrrd.gov.za
• Or hand-delivered during office hours to:

7th Floor, Block E
Bateleur Office Park Building
17 Van Rensburg Street
Nelspruit
1200

Application Closing Date

Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Late applications will not be considered.