Admin Clerk: Communication Role at Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Mobility Department is offering an exciting career opportunity for a dependable and motivated administrative professional to join the Sub-Directorate Departmental Communication as an Administration Clerk. Situated in the heart of the Cape Town central business district, this full-time permanent role serves as an essential administrative pillar supporting communication strategies, stakeholder engagements, and ministerial media liaison initiatives across the province.

Operating in a vibrant public sector environment, the successful candidate will provide structured administrative coordination, accurate information processing, and dependable logistical backup to communication specialists. This post is tailored for an organized professional who thrives in a deadline-driven setting, demonstrates exemplary teamwork, and is eager to support transparent and effective governmental communication with the public.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Render professional clerical and administrative support services to departmental communication personnel.
• Coordinate supply chain clerical support, including tracking orders, generating requisitions, and managing office inventory.
• Facilitate internal personnel administrative services such as leave tracking, registers, and administrative compliance.
• Assist with basic financial clerical duties, including invoice capturing, expense logging, and voucher verification.
• Capture, update, and manage departmental communication databases, spreadsheets, and routine progress reports.
• Maintain comprehensive electronic and physical archiving systems to secure public records and operational documents.
• Liaise effectively with internal departmental components and external stakeholders regarding general enquiries.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational capabilities, clear written and verbal communication, and a disciplined work ethic. You should demonstrate sound computer proficiency across office productivity suites, meticulous data-capturing precision, and the resilience needed to meet tight turnaround times. A collaborative mindset, integrity in handling confidential ministerial records, and adaptability when supporting events outside regular hours are vital qualities for this post.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working within the Western Cape Government affords clerks exposure to established public finance frameworks, official communications protocols, and public governance structures. Employees are provided continuous developmental mentorship, operational training, and access to internal learning programmes, establishing a solid launchpad for future promotion into senior clerical, communication officer, or administrative management roles within the provincial service.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Eligible applicants must submit their applications online through the official Western Cape Government e-Recruit portal before the closing date of 2026-11-30. Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry competency assessments and must submit signed vetting and supporting documents prior to interview dates. Direct reference queries to Ms R Majiet at (021) 483 356 using Reference Number WCG261021-6.

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or recognized equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of clerical duties, practices, data capturing, and standard computer operations.
• Understanding of the legislative framework and procedures governing the South African Public Service.
• Strong computer literacy, planning, record-keeping, and organizing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to perform routine tasks under pressure and willingness to work irregular hours when required.