Administration Clerk: Integrated Development Planning, Ref No. LG 25/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape has an opportunity for a competent individual to assist in the administration of the Directorate Integrated Development Planning.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provide administrative support to integrated development planning with regard to administrative, financial, human resource management and communication needs; Provide administrative support to IDP support actions to municipalities on integrated development planning; Provide administrative support to the Director and middle managers regarding meetings; Support middle managers with the administration; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensures that the application thereof is understood.

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the public service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Legislation and policy frameworks applicable to local government, Constitution, Municipal Structures; Functioning of local government; Sub-directorate. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer literacy; Job knowledge; Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Creative thinking; Decision making; Ability to work under pressure.

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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