Registry Clerk: Support Services, Ref No. WCMD 30/2026

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

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department within Western Cape Government is seeking a Registry Clerk: Support Services to provide registry services, handle correspondence, and maintain filing and records. The role requires accuracy, reliability, and adherence to deadlines in a busy office environment.

The incumbent will manage counter service, assist with document processing, and support archiving and disposal activities, ensuring compliance with public service practices and data capture standards.

Qualifications

• Registry duties and data capture skills.
• Understanding of the Public Service legislation.
• Storage and retrieval procedures in registry operations.
• Working within registry environment and processes.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer

Planning and Organising

Language

Verbal & Written Comm

Job Knowledge

Interpersonal Relations

Flexibility

Teamwork

Irregular Hours

Routine Tasks

Office Equipment

Pressure Handling

Job description

Registry Clerk: Support Services, Ref No. WCMD 30/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260907-2

Tracking Number WCMD 30/2026

Job Title Registry Clerk: Support Services, Ref No. WCMD 30/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 5

Enquiries Ms. C Mentoor at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to provide registry services. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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

Knowledge

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

Skills

• Computer
• Planning and Organising
• Language
• Good Verbal and Written Communication
• Job Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to perform routine tasks
• Ability to operate office equipmenti>
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.