Registry Clerk: Specialised Auxiliary Services, Ref No. POCS 19/2026

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

Job summary

Western Cape Government in Cape Town invites applications for a Registry Clerk: Specialised Auxiliary Services to render effective registry services, handle correspondence and support records management. The role is permanent and based in Cape Town, with a salary level 5.

The successful candidate will perform counter services, manage filing, data capture, and operate office machinery, with shortlisting and vetting procedures as part of the selection process and a commitment to public service

Qualifications

• Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and a operate computer
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment
• Understanding of the work in registry

Responsibilities

• Provide registry counter services
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Render an effective filling and record management service
• Operate office machines in relations to the registry function
• Process documents for archiving disposal

Skills

Numeracy

Language

Computer Literacy

Planning and organisation

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Registry duties system

Data capture

Office equipment operation

Job description

Registry Clerk: Specialised Auxiliary Services, Ref No. POCS 19/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Reference Number WCG260929-2

Tracking Number POCS 19/2026

Job Title Registry Clerk: Specialised Auxiliary Services, Ref No. POCS 19/2026

Department Police Oversight and Community Safety

Salary level 5

Enquiries Ms Leandré Barends at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render effective and efficient Registry Services.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide registry counter services
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Render an effective filling and record management service
• Operate office machines in relations to the registry function
• Process documents for archiving disposal

Knowledge of the following:

• Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and a operate computer
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment
• Understanding of the work in registry

Skills in the following:

• Numeracy
• Language
• Computer Literacy
• Planning and organisation
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.