Administration Clerk: Wellness, Diversity and Disability

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Administration Clerk: Wellness, Diversity and Disability in People Management Practices and Planning, based in Head Office, Cape Town. 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: 09 November 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical support and make the appropriate arrangements such as arrange venues, arrange GG transport, catering, documents and other materials for meetings and workshops as required.
• Assist with research, report writing, compilation and updating of statistics related to activities of the component.
• Render a wide variety of tasks which include budgetary control, handling of petty cash, travel & subsistence claims as well as assistance with preparation of special projects/events.
• Set up and dismantle exhibition equipment relating to related events/projects/programmes/activities of the component.
• Office administration including, answering of telephones, general typing, record keeping, distribution and tracking of documents.
• Handle procurement of all requirements of the component.
• Draft minutes of meetings and disseminate for consultation with various stakeholders (internal and external).

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience: Appropriate experience.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Ability to travel throughout the province.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Planning and organizing skills, Innovative problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills, numeracy skills and analytical skills