Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/402
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMIN SUPPORT
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 05
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 60–61
- Circular Post
- 32/402
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DSD 72/2026
- Salary information
- R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
- Competencies: Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
- Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
- Working procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
- Literacy;
- Numeracy;
- Presentation;
- Decision –making;
- Computer literacy;
- Interpersonal;
- Flexibility;
- Planning and organising.
Duties
- Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function);
- Update registers and statistics;
- Handle routine enquiries;
- Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles;
- Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required;
- Keep and maintain the filing system for the component;
- Type letters and/or other correspondence when required;
- Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component;
- 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, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items;
- Stock control of office stationery;
- Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices).
- Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component;
- Maintain a leave register for the component;
- Keep and maintain personnel records in the component;
- Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component;
- Arrange travelling and accommodation.
- Provide financial administration support services in the component;
- Capture and update expenditure in component;
- Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval;
- Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
Enquiries
Ms C Krieger at Catherine Krieger@westerncape.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit 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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- 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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/402 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMIN SUPPORT REF NO: DSD 72/2026 (Posts available at Various Locations)
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability
to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the
working environment. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
Literacy; Numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Computer literacy;
Interpersonal; Flexibility; Planning and organising.
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and
statistics; Handle routine enquiries; Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as
required; Keep and maintain the filing system for the component; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the incoming
and outgoing document register of the component; 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, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office
items; Stock control of office stationery; Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices). Provide personnel administration clerical
support services within the component; Maintain a leave register for the component; Keep and maintain personnel records in the component; Keep and
maintain the attendance register of the component; Arrange travelling and accommodation. Provide financial administration support services in the
component; Capture and update expenditure in component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager
for approval; Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Krieger at Catherine Krieger@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed
and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide
the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in
the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability
to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the
working environment. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication;
Literacy; Numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Computer literacy;
Interpersonal; Flexibility; Planning and organising.
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services: Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function); Update registers and
statistics; Handle routine enquiries; Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as
required; Keep and maintain the filing system for the component; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the incoming
and outgoing document register of the component; 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, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office
items; Stock control of office stationery; Keep and maintain the asset register of the component (district offices). Provide personnel administration clerical
support services within the component; Maintain a leave register for the component; Keep and maintain personnel records in the component; Keep and
maintain the attendance register of the component; Arrange travelling and accommodation. Provide financial administration support services in the
component; Capture and update expenditure in component; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager
for approval; Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Krieger at Catherine Krieger@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed
and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide
the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in
the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026