South African government provides a number of job opportunities for citizens. These positions are also advertised publicly to give anyone with required credentials and skills a chance to apply. Most of the time, to apply for government positions, you may be required as an applicant to visit your nearest municipal or local government to obtain an application form. Processes are simplified and information is made available to the public at all times. These are a few examples of government jobs:
State Accountant:
Working for National Government, as a State Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking financial administration duties. You can expect to earn about R221 488 per year.
Medical Officer:
A medical officer is a doctor in charge of the health services of a civilian or military authority or other organisation. The average salary in this career is R517 285 per year.
Administration Clerk:
As an administration clerk, you will specialise in providing support to supervisors, managers and executives in a government organisation. This job is normally more focused on keeping general operations running smoothly rather than managing daily events. The annual average salary for this job is R289 819.
Trade and Industry Advisor:
This job entails evaluation and interpretation of financial statements to ensure efficient processing and quality claims for checking. It also involves assisting with compilation of statistics.
Driver/Messenger:
Quite a number of governmental departments require the services of a driver/messenger. This job usually requires extensive travelling and a willingness to work extended hours. A valid drivers’ licence is required and at times a PDP licence is required. You can expect a salary of about R115 212 to R135 714 per annum.