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Jobs · Western Cape · the Premier

Human Resource Development Clerk: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Monday 19 October 2026

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Clerical support for internships, bursaries and learnerships programmes. Suitable for Grade 12 qualified candidates with admin experience in human resource development.

  • Provide clerical support for Youth Development Programmes including internships and learnerships.
  • Support bursary advertisement, awarding, contract management, payments and clearance processes.
  • Maintain databases, files and support reporting on human resource development activities.
  • Grade 12 or equivalent; experience in administrative work in HRD, bursary, internship and learnership environments; computer literacy in MS Office.
  • Based at Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.
  • Submit application online before closing date; shortlisted candidates attend interviews and complete vetting documentation and two pre-entry assessments.
  • Closing date not specified in advert.

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Requirements

  • Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).
  • Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the following:
  • National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act;
  • Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g.
  • Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education.
  • Skills in the following:
  • Communication (written and verbal);
  • Interpersonal relations;
  • Flexibility;
  • Teamwork;
  • Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Planning and organisation;
  • Ability to analyse and conceptualise;
  • Experience in administrative and clerical work in HRD environment;
  • Experience in the Bursary administration environment;
  • Experience in the Internship and Learnership environment.

Duties

  • Render clerical support with the implementation of Youth Development Programmes (e.g.
  • Internships and Learnerships);
  • Render clerical support with the bursary advertisement and awarding process;
  • Render clerical support with bursary contract management, payments and clearance certificate processes;
  • Render clerical support with Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQ) applications;
  • Update relevant databases and files and support reporting and document review processes;
  • Render general clerical support services within 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

Ms A Bredenhann Tel No: (021) 483 9456/ Ms B Kirkwood Tel No: (021) 483 2024

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.

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 231 · open the PDF

POST 35/348: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CLERK: INTERNSHIPS, BURSARIES AND LEARNERSHIPS REF NO: DOTP 94/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g. Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education. Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Planning and organisation; Ability to analyse and conceptualise; Experience in administrative and clerical work in HRD environment; Experience in the Bursary administration environment; Experience in the Internship and Learnership environment.
DUTIES: Render clerical support with the implementation of Youth Development Programmes (e.g. Internships and Learnerships); Render clerical support with the bursary advertisement and awarding process; Render clerical support with bursary contract management, payments and clearance certificate processes; Render clerical support with Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQ) applications; Update relevant databases and files and support reporting and document review processes; Render general clerical support services within the component.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Bredenhann Tel No: (021) 483 9456/ Ms B Kirkwood Tel No: (021) 483 2024
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.

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