The Government Printing Works is advertising four Administration Clerk posts where the stated requirement is a Grade 12 certificate. A degree and two years’ experience are listed as an added advantage, not a requirement. These Government Printing Works vacancies appear in DPSA Circular 36 of 2026 and close on 26 October 2026.
The salary is R237 453 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits, which works out higher in monthly take-home than the same Level 5 salary with benefits. Both posts are 12-month fixed term contracts in Pretoria.
Administration Clerk: Contract Management (2 Posts)
- Post number: 36/36
- Reference: GPW26/01
- Positions: 2
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Contract: 12 months fixed term
- Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate. A three-year Degree in Supply Chain Management plus two years’ experience in the Contract Management field, and an NQF5 certificate in contract management, will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the contract management framework and administering a contract register will also be an added advantage.
The advert asks for an understanding of the Supply Chain Management legislative framework, and a basic understanding of the PFMA, PPPFA, Financial Framework, Contract Management Framework, Supply Chain Management Framework, Treasury Regulations, GRAP and BBBEE.
Duties
Providing clerical support in administering contract agreements: preparing motivations for contracts, ensuring accurate invoices from contractors are submitted to the Assistant Director for approval of payment, compiling submissions to Legal for drafting service level agreements and addendums, and monitoring that SLAs are in line with relevant legislation and GPW prescripts.
Also ensuring contracts are properly executed, maintained and updated by tracking contract performance and compliance, monitoring the validity period of contracts and SLAs to ensure extension or renewal before expiry, rendering logistical support and ordering stationery, keeping personnel records, updating and maintaining contract registers of service providers, and compiling basic reports on contract status, performance, compliance and risks.
Enquiries: Ms L Ndhlovu, telephone 012 748 6308.
Administration Clerk: Printing Outsourcing (2 Posts)
- Post number: 36/37
- Reference: GPW26/02
- Positions: 2
- Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 5), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Contract: 12 months fixed term
- Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate. A three-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, an NQF5 certificate in contract management, plus two years’ experience in the Supply Chain Management field, will be an added advantage.
Duties
Rendering administration support in the process of printing outsourcing in accordance with relevant prescripts, policies and procedures. Checking and verifying contract printers’ quotes and invoices in accordance with contract tariffs, and keeping records of daily monitoring of printing work.
How to Apply for These Government Printing Works Vacancies
Applications may be hand delivered to 359 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, or submitted via the online application link given for each post in the circular.
- Use the new Z83 form, which must be fully completed, initialled and signed. Applications on the old Z83 will not be considered.
- Attach only a copy of your CV. Certified copies of qualifications and other documents are required from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.
- Indicate the correct job title and reference number of the post on the subject line of your email.
- Use the correct email address associated with the post. Applications sent to the incorrect email address will be disqualified.
- If you are hand delivering, note the file size limit of 2MB for online submissions and that attachments must be in PDF or attachment format. JPEG and Zipped documents will not be accepted.
- Submit before 26 October 2026 — 16:00 for walk-in delivery, 23:59 online.
Our guide to completing the Z83 form walks through each section and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
What Happens If You Are Shortlisted
All shortlisted candidates undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise, and an Integrity or Ethical Conduct Assessment. The selection panel scores both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
Suitable candidates are subjected to a personnel suitability check covering criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Before You Apply
Government Printing Works vacancies are advertised free of charge, and the Z83 is a free government document. Nobody can secure you a public service post for a fee — see our guide to spotting job scams.
Also closing 26 October: five Department of Health internships in Pretoria at R8 174.75 a month, with Grade 12 accepted. Browse everything currently open on our Jobs page.
Details compiled from DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published 9 October 2026. Always confirm against the official circular before applying. We are not the employer and do not receive applications.