Administration Clerk: Construction Development, Ref No. DOI 71/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render administrative support services to the regional coordinators and manager in procuring and implementing training and mentoring interventions for emerging contractor; recruitment and management of beneficiary contractors; providing logistical arrangements for meetings and training interventions; and clerical and record-keeping.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A valid driver's license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Compile and process invoice payments; Procure goods and services; Capture, organise, store, and retrieve intervention data; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders; Conduct logistical arrangements for interventions and Provide administrative support for meetings, committees and fora.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Finance and Supply Chain Management processes; Legislative framework governing the Public Service. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams); Communication (written and verbal); Numeracy; Planning and Time Management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum (Salary level 5).

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

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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