HR Clerk: Performance Administration (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 93/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 214,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government's Department of the Premier is seeking two HR Clerks to support performance administration and related HR processes in Cape Town CBD. The roles require attention to PMDS requirements, probation monitoring and accurate data handling to serve client departments.

You will administer performance management, compile HR reports, maintain employee records, and assist with PERMIS and PERSAL transactions while ensuring compliance with the Public Service Act and DPSA directives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PMDS, DPSA directives and PIL/HR prescripts.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills; report writing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Administer performance management processes and monitor compliance with performance review requirements.
• Administer and monitor employee probation processes.
• Compile HR reports and maintain accurate employee data records.
• Provide stakeholder support and facilitate HR-related communication.
• Perform administrative functions related to PERMIS and PERSAL data capture.

Job description

HR Clerk: Performance Administration (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 93/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260915-2

Tracking Number DOTP 93/2026

Job Title HR Clerk: Performance Administration (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 93/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 5

Enquiries Mr BM Buys @ 021 483 4167

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town - CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individuals to render clerical people management services to the client departments. The successful incumbents must be innovative, pragmatic, creative, committed, assertive, self-managed, motivational and diplomatic. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Responsible for all administrative function related to performance management i.e Administer performance management processes and monitor compliance with performance review and assessment requirements; Administer and monitor employee probation processes; Compile HR reports and maintain accurate employee data records; Provide stakeholder support and facilitate HR-related communication; Perform administrative functions related to the management of PERMIS; Perform necessary administrative functions on PERSAL (capturing of payments and confirmation of probation).

Knowledge of the following: Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), and all other performance related Directives, Resolutions; Probation Management; Public Service Act and Regulations; DPSA Performance Management prescripts and frameworks; PERSAL and PERMIS systems; Labour relations principles as they relate to performance; Records management and reporting requirements; WCG governance and compliance requirements. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Literacy; Language; Planning and organisation; Strong administrative and organisational skills; Verbal and written communication skills; Report writing and basic data analysis; Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases); Attention to detail and accuracy; Problem-solving and planning skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Remuneration

R 237 453 per annum (Salary level 5)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations 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 post, 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.