This vacancy has closed. It closed on 7 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ADMINISTRATION CLERK: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD 62/2026
Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

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; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Presentation; Decision-Making; Computer Literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal; Flexibility; Planning and Organising.

Duties

Render general administration 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 correspondence; 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; Receive, document and distribute of all incoming mail and documents. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Chief Directorate: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and service; 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. Provide personnel administration clerical support services: Maintain a leave register for the Chief Directorate; Keep and maintain personnel records in the Chief Directorate; Keep and maintain the attendance register of the Chief Directorate; Arrange travel and accommodation. Provide financial administration support service in the Component: Capture and update expenditure; Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of the officials and submit to the management for approval; Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

Where to send 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

Enquiries

Jessica Payne Tel No: (021) 483 5798

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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