The Department of Economic Development is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Office Administration Clerk vacancy.
Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025
Office Administration Clerk vacancy at Department of Economic Development
- ADMINISTRATION CLERK: OFFICE OF THE HOD, REF NO: DEDAT 52/2025
- SALARY: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05)
- CENTRE: Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).
Competencies:
A good understanding of the following:
- Basic Accounting systems (BAS),
- Departmental Delegations (preferably DEDAT) and Supplier Data Bases;
- Provincial procurement processes;
- Business and organisational structure of the department;
- Basic departmental/provincial financial systems and procedures.
Skills in the following:
- Sound communication (written and verbal);
- Proven computer literacy MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook);
- Within quick turnaround times;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and problem solve issues;
- Understanding of meeting protocol;
- Ability to coordinate high level inquiries and responses;
- High level of professionalism;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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DUTIES:
- Liaise and report on the status of high volumes of internal and external and enquiries to the Head of Department and the Ministry liaison.
- Provide general procurement coordination;
- Responsible for maintaining and managing the office filing system (physical and electronic);
- Coordinate and render support pertaining to administrative matters;
- Assist with the procurement, planning and coordinating strategic engagements, forums, and workshops (internal and external);
- Track and record all incoming and outgoing documents to and from the office of the Head of Department using a centralized database;
- Facilitate travel arrangements, process and review BAS and Subsistence & Travel (S&T) claims.
The following will be advantageous:
- Diploma in Office Administration (NQF Level 6);
- Practical experience in the following: Providing clerical support services with the use of Excel spreadsheets for capturing, tracking, and reporting of data and information;
- The procurement of venues and conferencing facilities for executive engagements, workshops and/or forums with external stakeholders;
- General administration;
- Procurement in line with Provincial Treasury circulars;
- Checking correctness of subsistence and travel of officials and submit to managers for approval;
- Minute taking;
- Asset management checking officer duties;
- Leave administration duties for the office;
- The use of MS Teams, MS Planner, OneDrive and SharePoint as part of routine clerical support services.
ENQUIRIES: Ms C Titus Tel No: (021) 483 4842
APPLICATIONS:
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE: 20 October 2025
NOTE: All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
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