SEPTEMBER GOVERNMENT JOBS 2026: 197+ VACANCIES โ GENERAL WORKERS, CLEANERS, SECURITY OFFICERS, CLERKS & LEARNERSHIPS
A major new batch of government vacancies and training opportunities is available across South Africa, with opportunities from the Gauteng Department of Health, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Employment and Labour, Department of Defence and City of Tshwane.
The latest recruitment includes 103 Security Officers, 48 Home Affairs Cadet Learners, 25 Accounting Clerks, 11 Cleaners, General Workers, Artisan Assistants, a Messenger and a Library Assistant.
There are opportunities for applicants with Grade 12, Grade 10 and PSIRA, while some positions specifically state that no previous work experience is required.
1. Department of Employment and Labour Security Officers X103
Employer: Department of Employment and Labour
Position: Security Officer
Number of Posts: 103
Province: North West
Qualification: Grade 12
Registration: PSIRA Grade C
Salary: R201,093 per year + 37% benefits allowance
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting 103 Security Officers in North West.
Applicants need Grade 12 and PSIRA Grade C registration according to the advertised requirements.
With more than 100 positions available, this is one of the biggest government security recruitment opportunities in this batch.
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2. Department of Home Affairs Cadet Learnership Programme X48
Employer: Department of Home Affairs
Programme: Cadet Learnership Programme
Number of Opportunities: 48
Locations: All 9 provinces
Qualification: Grade 12
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R4,500 per month
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
The Department of Home Affairs is offering 48 Cadet Learnership opportunities across all nine provinces of South Africa.
The programme runs for 12 months and offers successful learners a monthly stipend of R4,500.
This is an opportunity for Grade 12 holders looking to gain structured workplace exposure. Applicants should check the complete advert for the full eligibility criteria and provincial placement information.
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3. Department of Defence Accounting Clerks X25
Employer: Department of Defence
Position: Accounting Clerk
Number of Posts: 25
Locations: Nationwide
Qualification: Grade 12
Experience: No experience required
Salary: R237,453 โ R279,708 per year
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
The Department of Defence is recruiting 25 Accounting Clerks at locations across South Africa.
These vacancies require Grade 12, and according to the advertised information, no previous work experience is required.
This makes the recruitment particularly worth considering for matriculants interested in starting a career within government administration or finance.
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4. Gauteng Department of Health Cleaners X11
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Cleaner
Number of Posts: 11
Directorate: Sedibeng District Health Services
Experience: No experience required
Salary: R144,024 per year, plus applicable benefits
Closing Date: 7 September 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 11 Cleaners within Sedibeng District Health Services.
According to the advertised vacancy, no previous work experience is required, making these positions accessible to entry-level job seekers who meet the remaining requirements.
Successful applicants will work within a healthcare environment, so candidates should carefully check the complete advert before applying.
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5. Gauteng Department of Health General Workers X4
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: General Worker
Number of Posts: 4
Directorate: Sedibeng District Health Services
Experience: No experience required
Salary: R144,024 per year, plus applicable benefits
Closing Date: 7 September 2026
The Gauteng Department of Health is also recruiting four General Workers within Sedibeng District Health Services.
According to the advertised information, no experience is required.
Applicants looking for an entry-level government opportunity should check the full advert for the remaining requirements and application procedure.
๐ CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL 4 GENERAL WORKER POSTS & APPLY
6. City of Tshwane Artisan Assistants X4
Employer: City of Tshwane
Position: Artisan Assistant
Number of Posts: 4
Locations: Pretoria Central and Region 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of Tshwane has four Artisan Assistant positions available in Pretoria Central and Region 1.
Applicants interested in technical and artisan-support work should check the complete vacancy information for the qualification, skills and experience requirements applicable to these positions.
Because the positions are advertised as open until filled, interested candidates should consider applying promptly.
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7. City of Tshwane Messenger โ Lesedi House
Employer: City of Tshwane
Position: Messenger
Location: Lesedi House
Qualification: Grade 10
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of Tshwane is recruiting a Messenger at Lesedi House.
The advertised minimum qualification is Grade 10, making this an opportunity worth checking for applicants who do not have Matric.
Candidates should open the complete vacancy to check all additional requirements before applying.
๐ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CITY OF TSHWANE MESSENGER JOB & APPLY
8. City of Tshwane Library Assistant โ Pretoria
Employer: City of Tshwane
Position: Library Assistant
Location: Region 3, Pretoria
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The City of Tshwane is also recruiting a Library Assistant in Region 3, Pretoria.
Applicants interested in the opportunity should check the complete advert for the minimum qualification, experience and other requirements, as these details were not included in the supplied listing title.
๐ CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIBRARY ASSISTANT JOB & APPLY
Total Vacancies: 197+ Opportunities
The vacancies with clearly stated numbers are:
Security Officers X103 + Home Affairs Cadet Learners X48 + Defence Accounting Clerks X25 + Health Cleaners X11 + Health General Workers X4 + City of Tshwane Artisan Assistants X4 = 195 opportunities.
Adding the individually advertised City of Tshwane Messenger and Library Assistant brings the identifiable total to:
195 + 2 = 197 opportunities
This means there are at least 197 advertised jobs and training opportunities in this roundup.
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On the full vacancy page, carefully check the minimum requirements, duties, reference number, required documents, location and official application instructions before applying.
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