ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LOGISTICAL SERVICES
Department of Social Development · western cape · Department of Social Development
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- DSD 85/2026
- Salary band
- R 279 708
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) Requirements: 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; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Language; Presentation; Decision-Making; Computer; Good written and communication; Interpersonal; Flexibility; Planning and Organising. Duties: Render general administration support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Chief Directorate; Provide personnel administration clerical support services; Provide financial administration support service in the Component. Application instructions: , 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 Enquiries: Ms E. Siljeur at Elarna Siljeur@westerncape.gov.za Notes: 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: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓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
- ✓Working procedures in terms of the working environment
- ✓Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
- ✓Skills in the following: Numeracy
- ✓Decision-Making
- ✓Good written and communication
- ✓Planning and Organising
Key responsibilities
- •Render general administration support services
- •Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Chief Directorate
- •Provide personnel administration clerical support services
- •Provide financial administration support service in the Component
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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