Job Details

🏛 Department: Department of Tourism
🧾 Position: HR Clerk (Entry Level)
📌 Reference Number: 1/2026
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 13 February 2026
💼 Job Type: Permanent – Entry Level / Junior
🎓 Job Level: Grade 12 / Entry Level (SA Government)
💰 Salary: R228 321 per annum + 37% in lieu of service benefits

Company Overview

The Department of Tourism is a national government department responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in South Africa. The department plays a strategic role in driving economic growth, job creation, and inclusive development through tourism. Its work includes policy development, destination marketing, skills development, and supporting transformation to ensure sustainable and responsible tourism across the country.

Job Overview

The Department of Tourism is offering Entry Level HR Clerk opportunities for unemployed South Africans seeking to gain experience within the public service. This role focuses on human resource administration and support, providing exposure to government HR systems, recruitment processes, employee records management, and public sector compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting recruitment, selection, and appointment processes
Sorting, capturing, and numbering job applications
Planning and arranging logistics for meetings
Attending meetings and taking minutes
Drafting submissions, offer letters, and regret letters
Coordinating personnel suitability checks
Capturing and processing recruitment and service benefit transactions on PERSAL
Administering conditions of service and employee benefits
Receiving, checking, and capturing leave applications on PERSAL and EDMS
Sending leave gratuity advice to Finance after approvals
Responding to HR-related enquiries
Managing nomination of beneficiaries and pension withdrawal documentation
Opening, auditing, and maintaining employee personal (SP) files
Providing general HR administrative support to the unit

Qualifications

Education

Grade 12 / Matric certificate or equivalent

Experience

No prior experience required
Experiential learning in HR will be an added advantage

Skills

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Customer-focused approach
Ability to work under pressure
Teamwork and flexibility

Knowledge

Knowledge of relevant Acts, policies, and prescripts
Knowledge of HR practices within the Public Service
PERSAL knowledge (advantage)
Possession of a PERSAL certificate will be an added advantage

CV Tips for This Role

Clearly state Grade 12 and any HR-related subjects or short courses
Highlight administrative, filing, data capturing, or office support experience
Mention any exposure to government departments or HR environments
Keep your CV concise (2–3 pages) and well-structured
Use keywords such as HR administration, PERSAL, recruitment support, records management

Benefits of Working with the Department of Tourism

Entry into the South African Public Service
Competitive government salary with service benefits
Exposure to HR systems and public-sector operations
Opportunity to build long-term career pathways in government
Skills development and structured work environment

Company Policy

The Department of Tourism subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and fair recruitment practices. Appointments will be made based on merit and compliance with public service regulations. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents.

How to Apply

📄 Required Documents

Completed Z83 Application Form
Recently updated CV

📌 Note:
Certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic records will only be required from shortlisted candidates.

📧Email Application Only

📍 Email Subject Line Must Include:
Reference Number 1/2026, Position HR Clerk, and Location Pretoria

📅 Closing Date: 13 February 2026

To apply for this job email your details to Recruitment126@tourism.gov.za