Jobs · Western Cape · Social Development
Administration Clerk: Business Planning and Strategy
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Administration clerk in business planning and strategy at the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Gives general admin, supply chain, personnel and financial clerical support. Suits Grade 12
- Main duties: general administration support, supply chain clerical support in the Chief Directorate, personnel administration clerical support, and financial administration support in the Component.
- Must have Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification).
- Must know clerical duties, capturing data, operating a computer, collecting statistics, and the legislative framework of the Public Service.
- Useful skills include numeracy, literacy, computer literacy, good written and communication skills, decision-making, and planning and organising.
- Based at the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. No town is named in the advert.
- Apply online before the closing date of 09 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must attend interviews and two pre-entry assessments, and submit signed vetting documents on time.
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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;
- Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service;
- Working procedures in terms of the working environment .Skills in the following:
- Numeracy skills;
- Literacy skills;
- Language skills;
- Presentation Skills;
- Decision-Making;
- Computer Literacy;
- Good written and communication skills;
- Interpersonal Skills;
- 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.
How to apply
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
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Enquiries
Esther Lewis at Esther.Lewis@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
- 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.
- WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT 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.
As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 244 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 37/338: ADMINISTRATION CLERK: BUSINESS PLANNING AND STRATEGY REF NO: DSD 99/2026 SALARY: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government 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 skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Presentation Skills; Decision-Making; Computer Literacy; Good written and communication skills; Interpersonal Skills; 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. ENQUIRIES: Esther Lewis at Esther.Lewis@westerncape.gov.za NOTE: 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. WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT 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: 09 November 2026