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ADMINISTRATION CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Department of Health and Wellness · Cape Medical Depot

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
PSC 35/296
Salary band
R 237 453
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 6 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Cape Medical Depot Salary: R237 453 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Grade 12 Senior Certificate (or Equivalent). Experience: Appropriate experience in Human Resources. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel and work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). Ability to work independently as well as in a team. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good organising and numerical skills. Sound knowledge of HRM Policies and practices, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Collective Agreements regarding personnel and salary administration. Knowledge of PERSAL. Duties: Perform all administrative duties pertaining personnel administrative and salary administration functions. Ensure correct application of Human Resource. Maintenance of effective record keeping systems and assist with registers. Provide an effective support function to Supervisor. Perform all administrative duties pertaining Recruitment and Selection. Application instructions: of Human Resource. Maintenance of effective record keeping systems and assist with registers. Provide an effective support function to Supervisor. Perform all administrative duties pertaining Recruitment and Selection. Enquiries: Ms. C Buthelezi Tel No: (021) 483-8804 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. All short-listed candidates may undergo a competency test. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Minimum educational qualification: Grade 12 Senior Certificate (or Equivalent)
  • ✓Experience: Appropriate experience in Human Resources
  • ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license
  • ✓Willingness to travel and work overtime when required
  • ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
  • ✓Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • ✓Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • ✓Good organising and numerical skills
  • ✓Sound knowledge of HRM Policies and practices, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Collective Agreements regarding personnel and salary administration
  • ✓Knowledge of PERSAL

Key responsibilities

  • •Perform all administrative duties pertaining personnel administrative and salary administration functions
  • •Ensure correct application of Human Resource
  • •Maintenance of effective record keeping systems and assist with registers
  • •Provide an effective support function to Supervisor
  • •Perform all administrative duties pertaining Recruitment and Selection

About Department of Health

The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.

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