HR Clerk: Performance Administration (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 93/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individuals to render clerical people management services to the client departments. The successful incumbents must be innovative, pragmatic, creative, committed, assertive, self-managed, motivational and diplomatic. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).### Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Responsible for all administrative function related to performance management i.e Administer performance management processes and monitor compliance with performance review and assessment requirements; Administer and monitor employee probation processes; Compile HR reports and maintain accurate employee data records; Provide stakeholder support and facilitate HR-related communication; Perform administrative functions related to the management of PERMIS; Perform necessary administrative functions on PERSAL (capturing of payments and confirmation of probation).

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), and all other performance related Directives, Resolutions; Probation Management; Public Service Act and Regulations; DPSA Performance Management prescripts and frameworks; PERSAL and PERMIS systems; Labour relations principles as they relate to performance; Records management and reporting requirements; WCG governance and compliance requirements. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Language; Planning and organisation; Strong administrative and organisational skills; Verbal and written communication skills; Report writing and basic data analysis; Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases); Attention to detail and accuracy; Problem-solving and planning skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Remuneration

R 237 453 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations 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 post, 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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