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R E C E P T I O N I S T: H R a N D G E N E R a L S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S (Oudtshoorn)Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
Closes Monday 30 November 2026
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Receptionist post in the HR and General Support Services unit of the Department of Infrastructure in Oudtshoorn. Suits a person with Grade 12 and office, typing and telephone skills.
- Main duties: reception and switchboard work, typing and correspondence, and support for meetings and appointments.
- Also provides general administrative support.
- Must have Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent).
- Useful knowledge includes supply chain management, the public service legislative framework, filing systems and data capturing.
- Useful skills include numeracy, typing, computer literacy, language skills, organisation, good verbal and written communication, and telephone etiquette.
- Based in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.
- Applications must be submitted online only, through the Western Cape jobs website or the eRecruit link given in the advert. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following:
- Supply chain management duties and practices;
- Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
- Work procedures in terms of the working environment;
- Data capturing;
- Filing system.
- Skills in the following:
- Numeracy;
- Typing;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills;
- Sound organisational skills;
- Good verbal and written communication;
- Telephone etiquette.
Duties
- Typing and correspondence support service;
- Reception and Switchboard services;
- Provide support in meetings and arrangements of appointments;
- Provide an administrative support service.
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
Mr C Kennedy Tel No: (044) 272 2992
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.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- 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 40 of 2026 · page 217 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/254: R E C E P T I O N I S T: H R A N D G E N E R A L S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S (OUDTSHOORN) REF NO: DOI 81/2026 SALARY: R201 093 - R236 877 per annum (Level 04) CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supply chain management duties and practices; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment; Data capturing; Filing system. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Typing; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Sound organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Telephone etiquette. DUTIES: Typing and correspondence support service; Reception and Switchboard services; Provide support in meetings and arrangements of appointments; Provide an administrative support service. ENQUIRIES: Mr C Kennedy Tel No: (044) 272 2992 APPLICATIONS: 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