Department of Defence | Store Assistant (X16 position)

Location: Various Air Force Base
Company: Department of Defence
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted: 17 March 2026
Closing Date: 27 March 2026 at 16h00

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The Department of Defence is inviting applications for a Store Assistant positions based at Air Force Base. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in government service, especially candidates with basic qualifications and no prior work experience.

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📌 Position Details

• Post Title: Store Assistants
• Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

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🎓 Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet the following:

• A minimum of ABET qualification
• No prior work experience required (entry-level opportunity)
• Ability to communicate effectively:
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Good written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must have:
  • An eye for detail
  • Basic numerical skills

👉 This position is ideal for individuals who are:

• Looking for their first job opportunity
• Willing to learn and grow within a structured environment
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team

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🛠️ Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Provide an efficient and productive store service
• Handle store equipment and goods responsibly
• Ensure all items are:
  • Received correctly
  • Checked for quality and condition
• Maintain proper records:
  • Complete registers for equipment received and issued
• Be familiar with safety procedures, including:
  • The prescribed Fire Order (DD19)
  • Use of fire extinguishing equipment
• Carry out general store-related tasks
• Perform ad hoc duties as instructed by supervisors

👉 This role requires attention to detail, responsibility, and the ability to follow safety procedures.

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📨 How to Apply

How to Apply:

1. Prepare: CV, certified copies of qualifications, certified ID copy.

2. Submit to:

   • AFB Makhado, Limpopo

     Reference Number: AFBMKD/02/08/26/08
     Number of Posts: 10

   • Postal: Dept of Defence, Air Force Base Makhado, Private Bag X2010, Makhado, 0920

   • Email: afbmkdhr@dod.mil.za

   • Hand delivery: Braambos Military Base, AFB Makhado, Louis Tritchard

   • AFB Ysterplaat, Cape Town

     Reference Number: AFBYPLT/02/08/26/04
     Number of Posts: 4

   • Postal/Hand delivery: Air Force Base Ysterplaat, 65 Piet Grobler Street, Brooklyn, Ysterplaat
   • Email: edrich.wilson@dod.mil.za

   • AFB Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

     Reference Number: 2AFBDBN/02/08/26/07
     Number of Posts: 2

   • Postal: Department of Defence, AFB Durban, P.O. Box 1120, Amanzimtoti 4125

   • Email: afbdbnhr@dod.mil.za

   • Hand delivery: Prospecton Road, Isipingo, 4133

3. Include the reference number in your application.

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⏰ Closing Date

• 27 March 2026 at 16h00
  ⚠️ Late applications will NOT be considered.

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⚠️ Important Application Instructions

Applicants must carefully follow these instructions to avoid disqualification:

• Use the new prescribed Z83 application form (effective from 01 January 2021)
• The form must be:
  • Completed in full
  • Originally signed and dated
• Submit the following:
  • Completed Z83 form
  • Detailed CV only
• Do NOT include certified documents at this stage
  (Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit them)

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📄 Additional Requirements

• Certified documents (for shortlisted candidates only):
  • Must not be older than 6 months
• If applying for more than one post:
  • Submit a separate Z83 form for each post
• Applications using:
  • Incorrect forms
  • Faxed copies
  • Photocopied documents
    ❌ Will be disqualified

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🔍 Selection Process

Candidates who are shortlisted will undergo:

• Personnel suitability checks, including:
  • Criminal record check
  • Citizenship verification
  • Qualification verification
  • Financial/asset record checks
• Security clearance process
• Pre-entry assessments, including:
  • A practical test
  • An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment

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📊 Additional Information

• Successful candidates will:
  • Be appointed on a 12-month probation period
• If you do not receive feedback within:
  • 3 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• Due to high application volumes:
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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⚖️ Employment Equity

The Department of Defence is committed to:

• Promoting equity and representivity
• Encouraging applications from:
  • Women
  • People with disabilities
  • Previously disadvantaged groups

Appointments will align with the department’s Employment Equity Plan.

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✅ Why You Should Apply

• No experience required – great entry-level opportunity
• Stable government job with benefits
• Opportunity to gain valuable work experience
• Build a career within the Department of Defence

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🚀 Final Tip

Make sure your application is:

• Complete
• Accurate
• Submitted before the deadline

👉 Missing documents or incorrect forms can lead to automatic disqualification.

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Application Notice

Only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard back within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.