Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport · western cape
Salary band
R 279 708
Closing date
17 August 2026
Reference
CAS 21/2026
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Department
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
Location
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government.
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies:
Duties
, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer; Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Understanding of the work in registry. Skills in the following: Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work in a team.
Enquiries
received; Receive and register hand delivered mail/files; Receive all mail; Sort, register and dispatch mail; Distribute notices on registry issues; Opening and close files according to record classification system; Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files; Complete index cards for all files; Open and maintain franking machine register; Frank post, record money and update register daily; Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included; Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office; Open and maintain remittance register; Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance register; Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance; Send wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference number in register; Keep daily record of number of letters franked; Electronic scanning of files; Sort and package files for archives and distribution.
Notes
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, 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. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete th
Administrative and clerical positions are among the most consistently advertised roles in both the South African public and private sectors. Government departments in particular have a high and ongoing demand for administrative clerks, especially at salary levels 5 to 7 on the public service scale. These roles form the operational backbone of every department and offer a stable entry point into a public sector career with a clear progression path.
This vacancy is within Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in western cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 279 708. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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