Administration Clerk: Disaster Risk Reduction (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 43/2026

Western Cape Government; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government invites applications for an Administration Clerk: Disaster Risk Reduction (Tygerberg) to provide administrative support to the Directorate in the Local Government department.

The role requires clerical accuracy, data capture, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to work independently or in a team, within a government setting. Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and references.

Qualifications

• Understanding of administrative processes and clerical duties.
• Ability to capture data accurately and maintain records.
• Proficient in MS Office and general computer literacy.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Directorate.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services.
• Provide personnel administration clerical support.
• Provide financial administration support.

Skills

Administrative skills

Data capture

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260907-4

Tracking Number LG 43/2026

Job Title

Administration Clerk: Disaster Risk Reduction (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 43/2026

Department

Local Government

Salary level

5

Enquiries

Mr N Rylands at [phone]

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Country South Africa

Province Western Cape

Town / City Tygerberg

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape has an opportunity for a competent individual to render administrative supportto the Directorate.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• To provide administrative support to the Directorate
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component
• Provide financial administration support services in the component

Knowledge and understanding of the following: Administrative processes; Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data; Government knowledge, including financial processes and Batho Pele Principles; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Record keeping; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 237 453 - R 279 708 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

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 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 reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.