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HR Registry Clerk Production: HRP Information Systems and Hra Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Registry clerk in the HR section at Head Office, East London. Handles records, files, correspondence and counter services. Suits someone with a National Senior Certificate and no experience.
- Based at Head Office in East London, Eastern Cape.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate or NQF level 4. No experience is needed.
- Must know registry administration, records management, filing systems and document classification.
- Must be computer literate, able to keep information confidential, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Main duties include registry counter services, handling incoming and outgoing post, opening and closing files, and filing and retrieving documents.
- Other duties include scanning files, preparing documents for archiving and disposal, and answering enquiries from auditors and stakeholders.
- Contact Mr M. Kana, Mrs N. Mhlawuli or Mr M. Sangqu for enquiries, or send e-recruitment enquiries to e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- National Senior Certificate/ NQF level 4 with no experience.
- Knowledge of registry administration, records management and archival practices.
- Knowledge of filing systems, document classification, indexing and retrieval processes.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Computer literate and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Duties
- Provide registry counter services.
- Attend to clients.
- Handle telephonic and other enquiries received.
- Receive and register hand delivered files.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Receive all HR related correspondence.
- Sort, register and dispatch correspondence.
- Render an effective filling and record management service.
- Open and close files according to record classification system.
- File/store, trace (electronically/manually) and retrieve documents and files.
- Complete index cards for all files.
- Attend to auditors, internal/external stakeholders request for information.
- Process documents for archiving and disposal.
- Scan files electronically.
- Sort and package files for archives and distribution.
- Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor.
- Keep records for archived documents.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. Where applicants are not able to submit their applications on the e-recruitment system, they must physically bring printed hard copies to Human Resources office at the Head Office, and they will be assisted to capture the hard copy application on the system. The physical address is 31-33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London.
For attention:Or Queries: Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941 / Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941/ Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842 E-Recruitment enquiries: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- NB:
- Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
- View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
- Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS 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 Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
- The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
- It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
- The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
- The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
- (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
- Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
- SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
- Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note:
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
- Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 111 · open the PDF
POST 36/119: HR REGISTRY CLERK PRODUCTION: HRP INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND HRA SERVICES REF NO: DHS09/09/2026 SALARY: R237 453 per annum (Level 05) CENTRE: Head Office (East London) REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate/ NQF level 4 with no experience. Knowledge of registry administration, records management and archival practices. Knowledge of filing systems, document classification, indexing and retrieval processes. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Computer literate and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. DUTIES: Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all HR related correspondence. Sort, register and dispatch correspondence. Render an effective filling and record management service. Open and close files according to record classification system. File/store, trace (electronically/manually) and retrieve documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Attend to auditors, internal/external stakeholders request for information. Process documents for archiving and disposal. Scan files electronically. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. ENQUIRIES: Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941/ Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842 E-Recruitment enquiries: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za