HR CLERK: PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION
Department of the Premier · western cape · Department of the Premier
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- DOTP 93/2026
- Salary band
- R 279 708
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of the Premier Location: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) Requirements: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), and all other performance related Directives, Resolutions; Probation Management; Public Service Act and Regulations; DPSA Performance Management prescripts and frameworks; PERSAL and PERMIS systems; Labour relations principles as they relate to performance; Records management and reporting requirements; WCG governance and compliance requirements. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Language; Planning and organisation; Strong administrative and organisational skills; Verbal and written communication skills; Report writing and basic data analysis; Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases); Attention to detail and 231 accuracy; Problem-solving and planning skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Duties: Responsible for all administrative function related to performance management i.e Administer performance management processes and monitor compliance with performance review and assessment requirements; Administer and monitor employee probation processes; Compile HR reports and maintain accurate employee data records; Provide stakeholder support and facilitate HR-related communication; Perform administrative functions related to the management of PERMIS; Perform necessary administrative functions on PERSAL (capturing of payments and confirmation of probation). 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: Mr BM Buys Tel No: (021) 483 4167 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 emplo
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Requirements
- ✓Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), and all other performance related Directives, Resolutions
- ✓Probation Management
- ✓Public Service Act and Regulations
- ✓DPSA Performance Management prescripts and frameworks
- ✓PERSAL and PERMIS systems
- ✓Labour relations principles as they relate to performance
- ✓Records management and reporting requirements
- ✓WCG governance and compliance requirements
- ✓Skills in the following: Numeracy
Key responsibilities
- •Responsible for all administrative function related to performance management i
- •e Administer performance management processes and monitor compliance with performance review and assessment requirements
- •Administer and monitor employee probation processes
- •Compile HR reports and maintain accurate employee data records
- •Provide stakeholder support and facilitate HR-related communication
- •Perform administrative functions related to the management of PERMIS
- •Perform necessary administrative functions on PERSAL (capturing of payments and confirmation of probation)