INTRODUCTION
The Western Cape Government is inviting applications for Administration Clerk: Admin Support positions available at various locations in the Western Cape. These are permanent positions for suitably qualified individuals who can provide general administrative and clerical support.
Applicants must have a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate) or an equivalent qualification. The available posts are located in Clanwilliam, Horison, Kensington, Outeniekwa and Bonnytoun.
QUICK FACTS
– Closing Date: 28 September 2026
– Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Salary Level 5)
– Location: Clanwilliam, Horison, Kensington, Outeniekwa and Bonnytoun, Western Cape
– Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
– Job Type: Permanent
– Reference Number: WCG260817-1
– Post Reference: DSD 72/2026
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Administration Clerk: Admin Support position involves providing administrative and clerical support within the Department of Social Development.
The successful candidates will handle tasks such as recording and capturing information, maintaining registers and filing systems, responding to routine enquiries, supporting procurement and personnel administration, and assisting with financial administration.
These are permanent positions at Salary Level 5.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Applicants should have:
– Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
– Computer literacy
– Written and verbal communication skills
– Literacy and numeracy skills
– Interpersonal skills
– Planning and organising skills
– Decision-making skills
– Presentation skills
– Flexibility
Applicants should also have knowledge of:
– Clerical duties and practices
– Data capturing and computer operation
– Collecting statistics
– The legislative framework governing the Public Service
– Working procedures relevant to the working environment
Added advantage: None stated in the source.
PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS
– Permanent employment
– Salary of R237 453 – R279 708 per annum
– Administrative and clerical work experience
– Exposure to procurement, personnel and financial administration
– Qualifying employees may receive or have access to applicable service benefits or obligations, including medical assistance, housing assistance and pension-fund contributions, where funded or co-funded under applicable prescripts or collective agreements
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
This opportunity can help you gain experience in:
– General clerical and administrative support
– Data capturing and record management
– Maintaining registers, statistics and filing systems
– Procurement and supply chain administration
– Personnel administration
– Financial administration
– Working with internal and external stakeholders
– Working in a government administrative environment
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
– Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data.
– Update registers and statistics.
– Handle routine enquiries.
– Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles.
– Distribute documents and packages to relevant stakeholders.
– Keep and maintain the filing system for the component.
– Type letters and other correspondence when required.
– Maintain incoming and outgoing document registers.
– Provide supply chain clerical support.
– Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement of goods and services.
– Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for standard office items.
– Maintain office stationery stock control.
– Maintain the asset register of the component in district offices.
– Provide personnel administration clerical support.
– Maintain the component’s leave and attendance registers.
– Maintain personnel records.
– Arrange travelling and accommodation.
– Capture and update component expenditure.
– Check the correctness of officials’ subsistence and travel claims and submit them to the manager for approval.
– Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS
Western Cape
– Clanwilliam – Ref No. DSD 72/2026
– Horison – Ref No. DSD 72/2026
– Kensington – Ref No. DSD 72/2026
– Outeniekwa – Ref No. DSD 72/2026
– Bonnytoun – Ref No. DSD 72/2026
Reference Number: WCG260817-1
HOW TO APPLY
1. Prepare your application for the Administration Clerk: Admin Support position.
2. Ensure that you meet the minimum requirement of Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
3. Submit your application through the Western Cape Government’s online application system.
4. Use the correct reference number: WCG260817-1 / DSD 72/2026.
5. Submit your application before 28 September 2026.
For online application difficulties, technical support is available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 on 086 137 0214.
For other queries about the position, contact Ms C Krieger at Catherine Krieger@westerncape.gov.za.
No late applications will be considered.
IMPORTANT NOTES
– Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department.
– Shortlisted candidates must submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the Western Cape Government and before the interview date.
– Failure to provide the required documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
– All shortlisted candidates must complete two pre-entry assessments.
– One assessment will be a practical exercise to assess suitability against the technical and generic requirements of the post.
– The second assessment will be an integrity assessment relating to ethical conduct.
– The selection process will be guided by the employing department’s Employment Equity targets.
– By applying, candidates consent to the Western Cape Government contacting previous employers or managers for employment references.
– Reference checks may include enquiries about disciplinary records and reasons for leaving previous employment.
– Online application technical support is available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 at 086 137 0214.
– Applications must be submitted before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
FINAL WORD
If you meet the Grade 12 requirement and are interested in permanent administrative work, you can apply for the Administration Clerk: Admin Support positions at the listed Western Cape locations.
Make sure your application uses the correct reference number and is submitted before the 28 September 2026 closing date.