Administration Clerk: HRD (People Development)

Closing date yi 31 ka July 2026

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
Appropriate administrative experience in a Human Resources, Employee Relations, Human Resource Development, Employee Health and Wellness, or office administration environment.

Good knowledge of general office administration and records management practices.
Sound computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act and relevant departmental policies will be an advantage.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when dealing with employee information.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.

Provide administrative support to the Employee Relations function, including scheduling meetings, maintaining confidential records, preparing documentation and taking minutes.
Coordinate administrative activities relating to Human Resource Development, including training administration, induction, maintaining training records and compiling reports.
Provide administrative support for Employee Health and Wellness programmes, including coordinating wellness activities, maintaining attendance registers, statistics and confidential records.
Maintain manual and electronic filing systems, registers, databases and tracking tools.
Prepare routine correspondence, reports, procurement requests and meeting arrangements.
Provide reception, telephonic and administrative support to the People Management component.
Provide administrative relief support within the broader People Management component when required.

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
No payments of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification, verification, criminal records and previous employment.