Administration Clerk: Freight and Logistics (3-year contract post), Ref No. WCMD 23/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified, competent and dynamic individual to provide routine administrative and clerical support to the Freight and Logistics Directorate. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

General Administration including: procure goods and services, process payments, draft and type documentation,maintain databases and registers; Execute meetings and event logistics including: scheduling, preparing minutes, following up on actions, making travel arrangements; Provide project support, including handling enquiries; Execute effective document management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology; Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Public Service financial legislations, processes and procedures. Skills in the following: Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Language skills; Computer literacy.

Remuneration

R 237 453 – R 279 708 per annum (Salary level 5) plus 37% in lieu of

service benefits.

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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