Admin Clerk: Assessment Role at Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Mobility Department is seeking an accurate, systematic, and energetic administrative professional to fill the vacancy of Administration Clerk within the Sub-Directorate Assessment, based in Athlone. This role is fundamental to the regulatory machinery of mobility services, directly supporting the assessment, validation, and administrative finalization of essential public transport applications, operating permits, vehicle licenses, and statutory registrations.

As part of an essential customer-facing and regulatory team, the appointed candidate will ensure that documentation submitted by public transport operators and citizens is processed strictly according to statutory mandates. This position provides an ideal environment for a detail-oriented individual eager to develop a long-term administrative career in public administration and transport governance.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Render thorough clerical support in the assessment and verification of transport permits and operating licenses.
• Capture application data accurately into dedicated provincial mobility regulatory systems and registries.
• Collect, collate, and summarize operational statistics to inform weekly and monthly assessment reports.
• Execute supply chain and asset clerical support for the Athlone assessment center.
• Administer personnel clerical services within the unit, including attendance schedules and workflow records.
• Support financial administration by checking payment proofs, fee reconciliations, and regulatory compliance receipts.
• Maintain a systematic file registry to ensure easy retrieval and auditable tracking of licensing dossiers.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The position calls for an individual with an eagle eye for detail, strong numeracy skills, and the capacity to process high volumes of administrative records without compromising accuracy. Applicants must be honest, customer-centric, and capable of working calmly under operational pressure. Punctuality, time management, and a firm grasp of public sector ethical standards are critical competencies for maintaining operational integrity.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Appointees gain valuable on-the-job training in transport regulatory legislation, registry management, and state record compliance. Under experienced supervisory guidance, staff build competencies in data auditing, client conflict resolution, and statutory administration. Successful service as an assessment clerk establishes a robust pathway toward regulatory officer, inspectorate, or senior administrative specialist appointments within the department.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Applications must be lodged electronically via the Western Cape Government e-Recruit candidate portal before the closing date of 2026-11-30. Candidates selected for shortlisting must complete two pre-entry assessments (including a practical exercise) and supply verified vetting forms. For enquiries, contact Mr Jon-Paul Sampson at (021) 483 9957 quoting official Reference Number WCG261021-4.

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or recognized equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of clerical procedures, data capturing, computer operations, and statistical collection.
• Understanding of the legislative frameworks and operating procedures governing the Public Service.
• Competence in numeracy, literacy, and computer literacy with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability in document management, filing, and structured record-keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage strict deadlines, and work irregular hours when operationally required.