Department of Social Development

Administration Clerk: Business Planning And Strategy

Salary or stipendR237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

The Department of Social Development is looking for a Administration Clerk: Business Planning And Strategy. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Department of Social Development, Western Cape GovernmentApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/338, page 244

Reference number: DSD 99/2026
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Job level: 05
Centre: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government

What you will need

Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification).
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics
Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
Working procedures in terms of the working environment .Skills in the following: Numeracy skills
Literacy skills
Language skills
Presentation Skills
Decision-Making
Computer Literacy
Good written and communication skills
Interpersonal Skills
Flexibility
Planning and Organising.

Skills and competencies

Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics
Working procedures in terms of the working environment .Skills in the following: Numeracy skills
Literacy skills
Language skills
Presentation Skills
Good written and communication skills
Interpersonal Skills

Key responsibilities

Render general administration support services
Provide supply chain clerical support services within the Chief Directorate
Provide personnel administration clerical support services
Provide financial administration support service in the Component.

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Esther Lewis at [email protected]

Please note

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 245 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 position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment