Admin Clerk at Western Cape Government | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
🏢 Department: Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
💼 Job Type: Permanent | 📅 Closing Date: 8 September 2025
💰 Salary: R216,417 – R254,928 per annum (Level 5)

Website: https://www.westerncape.gov.za

📝 About the Role

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is looking for a meticulous and reliable Administration Clerk (Research Section) to join their team. If you’re passionate about research support, data management, and administrative excellence, this opportunity is for you.

🎯 Job Purpose

To provide accurate and efficient research support, information management, data services, and general office administration within the department’s Research Section.

✅ Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 (or equivalent)

🌟 Recommendations

• No specific additional qualifications required

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research fieldwork and data collection

• Perform information retrieval from various internal and external sources

• Accurately capture and manage data

• Maintain and organize office filing systems

• General administrative support to the Research Section

🧠 Competencies & Skills

• Knowledge of:

  • Office administration and filing systems

  • Information retrieval and data capturing

  • Basic statistical proficiency

• Skills required:

  • Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Attention to detail and good organizational ability

🔍 Application Tips for Administration Clerk Roles

• 📌 Tailor your CV to highlight experience in data management and administration

• 📎 Include any short courses or certifications in office administration or computer literacy

• ✅ Use keywords from the job listing to pass automated applicant tracking systems (ATS)

• 🗂️ Provide clean, professional formatting and proofread your application carefully

📌 Employment Equity Statement

The Western Cape Government is committed to fair employment practices and promoting diversity. All applicants are welcome, and preference may be given to candidates in line with EE targets. Candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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💡 Additional Notes

• Remuneration includes service benefits or obligations where applicable (e.g., medical aid, housing assistance, pension contributions).

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification, reference checks (including disciplinary record reviews), and may complete practical/competency assessments.

• This recruitment will be guided by the Employment Equity targets of the Western Cape Government.

• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

⚠️ Application Caution

✅ No payments are required when applying for government positions.
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