ADMINISTRATION CLERK: INSTITUTION OF SOFT SECURITY is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government. | closing date: 17 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- A grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
- Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service;
- Working procedures in terms of the working environment;
- Skills needed: Computer Literacy;
- Planning and organisation;
- Good verbal and written communication;
- Interpersonal relations;
- Flexibility and Teamwork.
Duties
- Render general clerical support services for the sub-directorate: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function), update registers and statistics;
- Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services, obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for the purchasing of inventory;
- Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component: Keep and maintain a leave and attendance registers for the component, keep and maintain personnel records in the component;
- Provide financial administration support services in the component: Liaise with stakeholders to receive and review Community Safety Partnership Funding (CSPF) reports and payments, process CSPF payments.
Enquiries
Ms N Daniels at 082) 7919 184
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
POCS 03/2026
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to
capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in
terms of the working environment; Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Planning and organisation; Good verbal and written communication; Interpersonal
relations; Flexibility and Teamwork.
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services for the sub-directorate: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function),
update registers and statistics; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation
to procurement of goods and services, obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for the purchasing of inventory; Provide personnel
administration clerical support services within the component: Keep and maintain a leave and attendance registers for the component, keep and
maintain personnel records in the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component: Liaise with stakeholders to receive and
review Community Safety Partnership Funding (CSPF) reports and payments, process CSPF payments.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Daniels at 082) 7919 184
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.