Human Resource Development Clerk: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 94/2026

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

Job summary

Western Cape Government's Department of the Premier invites applications for two Human Resource Development Clerk: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships posts in Cape Town. The role supports the Sub-Directorate Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships with clerical duties and administrative tasks.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and interviews; remuneration is level 5 (R237 453–R279 708 per annum). Applicants should submit before closing date 19 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Public Service HR instruments and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of Skills Development Act and related HR Development documentation.

Responsibilities

• Render clerical support with Youth Development Programmes (e.g. Internships and Learnerships).
• Render clerical support with the bursary advertisement and awarding process.
• Render clerical support with bursary contract management, payments and clearance certificate processes.
• Render clerical support with Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQ) applications.
• Update relevant databases and files and support reporting and document review processes.
• Render general clerical support services within the component.

Skills

Communication (written and verbal)

Interpersonal relations

Flexibility

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Independent work

Planning and organisation

Analytical thinking

Administrative experience in HRD

Bursary administration experience

Internship and Learnership experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Human Resource Development Clerk: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 94/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260915-6

Tracking Number DOTP 94/2026

Job Title Human Resource Development Clerk: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships (2 Posts available), Ref No. DOTP 94/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 5

Enquiries Ms A Bredenhann @ [phone]/ Ms B Kirkwood @ [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitable and competent individuals to render clerical support services to the Sub- Directorate Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render clerical support with the implementation of Youth Development Programmes (e.g. Internships and Learnerships)
• Render clerical support with the bursary advertisement and awarding process
• Render clerical support with bursary contract management, payments and clearance certificate processes
• Render clerical support with Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQ) applications
• Update relevant databases and files and support reporting and document review processes
• Render general clerical support services within the component

Knowledge of the following

• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act
• Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g. Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education

Skills in the following

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Interpersonal relations
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Planning and organisation
• Ability to analyse and conceptualise
• Experience in administrative and clerical work in HRD environment
• Experience in the Bursary administration environment
• Experience in the Internship and Learnership environment

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 under take 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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.