A government job paying R338,106 per year is available at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Head Office in Pretoria. The position offers an opportunity to work in an administrative supervisory environment within the organisation’s Technology Management Services division.

You need Grade 12, Senior Certificate, NCV Level 4 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification recognised by SAQA. Applicants with relevant administrative experience, particularly in ICT or Data Centre Management, will have an added advantage. Applications close on 13 November 2026 at 16:00.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The South African Police Service is recruiting an Administration Clerk Supervisor for its Division of Technology Management Services at Head Office.

The successful candidate will be placed in the Section: Data Centre Management and Hosting Services.

The position involves providing general administrative coordination and support to the section. This includes assisting with the collection, consolidation and maintenance of information and documentation used in developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs), standards and policies for Data Centre Management and Hosting Services.

The successful applicant will also provide administrative support for backup, data centre and related hosting services activities.

The employee will be expected to manage and use allocated resources responsibly and in accordance with applicable public service regulations and prescripts.

Position details

• Employer: South African Police Service (SAPS)
• Job Title: Administration Clerk Supervisor
• Reference Number: TMS 5/2026
• Post Number: 39/141
• Salary: R338,106 per annum
• Salary Level: 07
• Division: Technology Management Services
• Section: Data Centre Management and Hosting Services
• Centre: Head Office
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 16:00

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is South Africa’s national police service, responsible for maintaining public safety, preventing and investigating crime, and enforcing the law.

This vacancy falls under its Technology Management Services division, which includes Data Centre Management and Hosting Services.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This position is suitable for applicants who meet the minimum educational requirements and have the administrative, communication and organisational skills needed to support the section.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be in possession of Grade 12, Senior Certificate, NCV Level 4 or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4 recognised by SAQA.
• Be fluent in at least two official languages, one of which must be English.
• Be a South African citizen and provide documentary proof on the day of the interview.
• Demonstrate competency in the core functions of the position.
• Have no criminal record or pending criminal or departmental cases.
• Be willing to undergo security screening and fingerprint verification.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have general computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
• Have good interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrate planning, organising, problem-solving, analytical and administrative abilities.
• Be able to work independently, professionally and accountably.
• Be willing to work under pressure and extended hours.

Added advantage:

The following will give applicants an advantage:

• At least four years of relevant experience in an administrative environment.
• Experience in ICT, Data Centre Management, Hosting Services or a similar technical environment.
• An applicable three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or higher, recognised by SAQA.
• Relevant training courses in the field of the post.
• A valid driver’s licence.

PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS

Successful applicants will benefit from:

• Annual salary: R338,106 per annum.
• Government employment: Opportunity to work within a national government department.
• Technology exposure: Experience in an ICT-related environment involving Data Centre Management and Hosting Services.
• Administrative experience: Practical exposure to public service administration, documentation, coordination and reporting.
• Professional development: An opportunity to strengthen administrative, organisational and workplace coordination skills.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

This opportunity can help you gain experience in:

• Public service administration and coordination.
• Preparing and maintaining official documentation.
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) administration.
• ICT and Data Centre Management support.
• Hosting Services administration.
• Collecting, consolidating and managing information.
• Administrative support for backup and data centre activities.
• Working with government standards, policies and prescripts.
• Resource management and accountability.
• Professional communication and coordination in a technical environment.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with general administration and coordination within the section.
• Collect, consolidate and maintain information and documentation required for developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Data Centre Management.
• Collect and consolidate information used to develop standards and policies for Data Centre Management and Hosting Services.
• Provide administrative coordination and support for backup activities.
• Assist with administrative coordination and support relating to data centre activities.
• Provide administrative support for associated Hosting Services activities.
• Manage and utilise all resources allocated to the immediate post environment in accordance with relevant prescripts.

LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS

Gauteng

• Pretoria – Administration Clerk Supervisor (Reference Number: TMS 5/2026)
• Head Office, Division: Technology Management Services – Post 39/141

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the SAPS Administration Clerk Supervisor position must be submitted using a completed Z83 application form and a comprehensive CV.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the Z83 application form

Obtain the Z83 application form (2021 version) from the Department of Public Service and Administration website:

Download the Z83 application form.

Step 2: Complete your application

Complete the Z83 form and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Make sure you correctly indicate the post particulars and reference number:

• Job Title: Administration Clerk Supervisor
• Reference Number: TMS 5/2026

Step 3: Submit your application

You can submit your application using either of the following methods:

Option 1: Email application

Send your completed Z83 form and comprehensive CV to:

[email protected]

Option 2: Hand-delivered application

Deliver your application to:

Office No. PPS 138/143
1234 Tulbagh Park Building
Corner of Stanza Bopape (Church) and Jan Shoba (Duncan) Streets
Hatfield, Pretoria

Step 4: Submit before the deadline

Ensure that your application reaches SAPS before:

13 November 2026 at 16:00

Enquiries:

For further information about the position, contact:

• Lt Col G Xoko
• Captain WD Maimela
• PO J Nkadimeng

Telephone: (012) 432 7709 / 8884 / 7964

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Applicants should take note of the following conditions before submitting their applications:

Application requirements

• Applications must be submitted using the Z83 application form (2021 version).
• A comprehensive CV must accompany the application.
• The correct post particulars and reference number must appear on the application form.
• A separate application form must be completed for each post applied for.
• Applications sent to an incorrect physical address will not be considered.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit the application on time.

Documents required for shortlisted candidates

Shortlisted candidates must produce original copies of the following documents before the interview:

• Identity Document (ID).
• Senior Certificate.
• All educational qualifications obtained.
• Service certificates from previous employers stating the occupation.
• Motor vehicle driver’s licence, where applicable.

Qualifications and driver’s licences will be verified with the relevant institutions.

Screening and assessment requirements

• Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal or departmental cases.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checks and address verification where necessary.
• Candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during employment.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a personal interview.
• Candidates must complete two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to assess technical and generic suitability, and an integrity assessment to evaluate ethical conduct.
• Selection panels will consider the technical exercise results as an additional interview criterion.
• Shortlisted candidates for identified posts may undergo additional vetting under the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Amendment Act and the Children’s Act.
• Candidates whose particulars appear in the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register will be disqualified from appointment for identified posts.
• Candidates must disclose whether they are respondents in interim or final protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act or Protection from Harassment Act. This may result in disqualification.
• New SAPS appointments must provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample for forensic DNA profiling, in accordance with the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, 2013.

Employment conditions

• Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994, as applicable to the post.
• Persons who retired from the Public Service through a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement are excluded.
• Persons with previous convictions are excluded.
• SAPS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
• Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment or transfer will promote representivity.
• SAPS is under no obligation to fill the advertised position.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

FINAL WORD

The SAPS Administration Clerk Supervisor vacancy offers an opportunity for suitably qualified applicants to work at the organisation’s Head Office in Pretoria, earning R338,106 per year. If you have Grade 12 and the required administrative and computer skills, you can apply by submitting your Z83 form and comprehensive CV to [email protected] or hand-delivering your application. Make sure your application is submitted before 13 November 2026 at 16:00.