Administration Clerk: Support (Transport)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Support (Transport), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R237,453 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective administrative service to the Support Services component.
• Responsible for Fleet management and ensure that vehicles are maintained (roadworthy, clean, regularly serviced and inspected).
• Capturing of Odometers and log sheets for audit purposes.
• Ensure that all accidents reports are captured.
• Provide a support function to the Supervisor with regards to prevention and reporting of misuse of Government Motor Transport and fraud investigation.
• Complete and maintain registers.
• Effective control and ordering of stock and equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate Transport and Support Services experience.
• Inherent requirement of the job:
• Valid (Code B) driver’s licence
• Willingness to rotate to other departments within the support service component if the need arises
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Appropriate computer skills in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Appropriate administrative experience and knowledge of policies and practices
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Labour legislation and sound knowledge of Transport Circular 4 of 2000 and Government Motor Transport Handbook Version 1 of 2019.
• Good interpersonal skills, organizational skills, the ability to function under pressure and maintain confidentiality and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to accept accountability, responsibility to work independently, good interpersonal skills and sober habits.
• Knowledge of Transport Regulations and Circular no 4 of 2000.
• Knowledge of routine, maintenance, Inspections for defects on vehicles and safe driving skills.
• Applied knowledge of the Transport Handbook 1 of 2019.
• Knowledge on PERMIS/SPMS system.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.