Western Cape Government is hiring 2 Human Resource Development Clerks in Cape Town. Grade 12 required. Salary R237,453 – R279,708. Apply by 19 October 2026.
This is a Salary Level 5 opportunity for candidates who have completed Grade 12/Senior Certificate and are interested in human resource development, internships, bursaries, learnerships and public-sector administration.
About the Opportunity
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government is looking for suitable and competent individuals to provide clerical support to the Sub-Directorate: Internships, Bursaries and Learnerships.
The successful candidates will assist with administrative processes relating to youth development programmes, bursaries, internships and learnerships.
This makes the position particularly relevant to candidates interested in HR administration, human resource development, youth development and public-sector careers.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will provide clerical and administrative support in areas including:
- Implementation of youth development programmes such as internships and learnerships.
- Bursary advertising and awarding processes.
- Bursary contract management.
- Bursary payments and clearance certificate processes.
- Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQ) applications.
- Updating relevant databases and files.
- Supporting reporting and document review processes.
- Providing general clerical support within the component.
Skills and Competencies
The position requires candidates with knowledge and/or skills relating to:
- Human resource management legislation and policies.
- Public Service legislation and regulations.
- Labour Relations legislation.
- Human Resource Development legislation.
- Skills Development Act.
- National Skills Development Strategy.
- SAQA Act.
- Skills Development Levies Act.
- SETA-related sectoral plans.
- Public Service training and education policies.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Interpersonal relations.
- Teamwork.
- Flexibility.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Planning and organisation.
- Working independently and as part of a team.
- Analysis and conceptualisation.
The advert also lists experience in administrative and clerical work in an HRD environment, bursary administration, and internship and learnership environments as relevant experience or desirable.
Salary
The salary is:
R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (Salary Level 5).
Qualifying employees may also receive service benefits or obligations such as medical assistance, housing assistance and pension fund contributions in accordance with applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Important Information for Applicants
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date determined by the department.
Shortlisted candidates will also undergo two pre-entry assessments:
- A practical exercise assessing suitability against the technical and generic requirements of the position.
- An integrity/ethical conduct assessment.
Candidates will be required to submit the necessary vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the Western Cape Government.
The selection process will be guided by the employing department’s Employment Equity targets.
By applying, candidates consent to the Western Cape Government contacting previous employers/managers for employment references, including enquiries relating to disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the Western Cape Government’s online recruitment/application system and ensure that their application is submitted before the closing date.
Click Here To Access The Western Cape Government’s online recruitment/application system
Closing date: 19 October 2026
No late applications will be considered.
For technical assistance with the online application, the advert provides the following helpline:
086 137 0214
Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
For position-related enquiries:
- Ms A Bredenhann: (021) 483 9456
- Ms B Kirkwood: (021) 483 2024
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity may be suitable for Matric / Grade 12 holders who want to build a career in:
- Human Resources
- Human Resource Development
- Government administration
- Youth development
- Bursary administration
- Learnership administration
- Internship programme administration
- Public-sector administration
If you meet the minimum Matric / Grade 12 requirement and are interested in working in a human resource development environment, review the full requirements carefully before submitting your application.
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