Admin Clerk: Strategic Support at Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Mobility Department offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Administration Clerk within the Sub-Directorate Strategic Support in Cape Town. This permanent role forms the operational backbone of the unit, delivering essential clerical support that keeps strategic initiatives and daily administrative workflows functioning efficiently.

As an administrative clerk, you will work in an energetic departmental environment where accuracy and adherence to public service standards are paramount. This position is tailored for individuals holding a matric certificate who possess strong organisational instincts, an eagerness to master office administration systems, and the ability to operate effectively under tight turnaround times.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Deliver general clerical and administrative support services to team members within the Strategic Support component.
• Facilitate personnel administration clerical services, ensuring proper handling of documentation and workflow records.
• Provide reliable supply chain administration support, including requisition handling and basic procurement record-keeping.
• Assist in financial administrative processes strictly in line with public service financial directives and guidelines.
• Capture departmental data accurately, maintain electronic document systems, and assist with statistical compilation.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, routine filing, and meeting coordination tasks.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• A reliable, conscientious individual with a keen eye for clerical accuracy and systematic record-keeping.
• Willingness to adapt to fluctuating workloads, occasional irregular working hours, and urgent operational deadlines.
• Strong professional integrity with a commitment to maintaining ethical governance standards.
• Excellent interpersonal manners and clear communication skills across verbal and written formats.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

This appointment serves as a stepping stone into public administration. As part of the Western Cape Government workforce, you will gain hands-on familiarity with provincial government registries, supply chain compliance, and financial administration practices. Continuous exposure to strategic administrative workflows, supplemented by government learning platforms, equips clerks for progression into senior clerical, registry, or administrative officer positions.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Candidates must submit an official online application via the Western Cape Government e-Recruit platform prior to the closing date of 30 November 2026. Hand-delivered or emailed applications are not accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to attend practical competency evaluations and pre-entry vetting exercises prior to final appointment.

• An appropriate Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).
• Strong knowledge of clerical duties, office practices, and computer systems.
• Demonstrated ability in data capturing, record administration, and organizing activities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in the designated official languages.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet departmental deadlines.