Administration Clerk: Student Administration (FET)-Elsenburg, Ref No. AGR 61/2026

Western Cape Government; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 237,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government in Elsenburg, Western Cape, is seeking an Administration Clerk: Student Administration (FET). The role is a permanent position (Salary Level 5) to render administrative support and related clerical services within the Agriculture Department.

The successful candidate will provide general, supply chain, personnel and financial administration support, while ensuring OHS compliance and accurate data capture. Closing date is 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: clerical duties and ability to capture data, statistics; understanding of Public Service legislative framework; familiarity with working procedures.
• Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); written and verbal communication; planning and organisation; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Render general clerical support services.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services.
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services.
• Provide financial administration support services.
• Provide support on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance.

Skills

Clerical duties

MS Office

Communication

Planning

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

Details

Closing Date: 2026/11/30

Reference Number: WCG261020-2

Tracking Number: AGR 61/2026

Job Title: Administration Clerk: Student Administration (FET)-Elsenburg, Ref No. AGR 61/2026

Department: Agriculture

Salary Level: 5

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Country South Africa, Province Western Cape, Town/City Elsenburg

Enquiries: Ms G Jacobs at [phone]

Job Purpose

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render administrative support services.

Key Performance Areas

• Render general clerical support services
• Provide supply chain clerical support services
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services
• Provide financial administration support services
• Provide a support service on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment
• Skills: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organisation; 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 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.

Additional Support

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Project Statement

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.