Employment and Labour Administration Clerk: Management Support Services Vacancy 2026
Employment and Labour
Transport & Logistics (TETA)
More Employment and Labour posts →Monthly stipend
R237 453 per annum
Closing date
11 Sept 2026
12 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Certificate (NQF 4–5)
- Location
- Klerksdorp, North West
- SETA
- TETA
- Posted
- 29 Aug 2026
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How this salary compares
At R19 788 a month, this post pays below the median of R53 082 for permanent posts (39 listings that publish a figure). The middle half of that group pays between R35 563 and R77 691.
- 25th percentile
- R35 563
- Median
- R53 082
- 75th percentile
- R77 691
This post sits in the 3rd percentile of that group. Figures are the advertised package converted to a monthly amount — before tax, pension and medical contributions, so take-home pay is lower.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 39 comparable posts open on this site that publish a figure. Amounts advertised per year are divided by twelve; a quoted range is taken at its midpoint.
Opportunity Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking dedicated individuals to fill three Administration Clerk positions within its Management Support Services. These vital roles are based at Labour Centres in Klerksdorp, Vryburg, and Mogwase.
This is an excellent opportunity for South African citizens to contribute to the efficient operation of government services, providing crucial administrative support across various departmental functions. Successful candidates will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth daily running of Labour Centre operations.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Matriculation/Grade 12/Senior Certificate.
- Knowledge of: Batho Pele Principles, Departmental policies and procedures, Treasury Regulations.
- Skills in: Verbal and written communication, Interpersonal relations, Problem solving, Computer Literacy, Analytical thinking, Planning and organising.
- Equity Target: Priority will be given to Indian Male, Indian Female, White Male, White Female applicants.
Key Responsibilities
The appointed Administration Clerks will be responsible for a range of administrative tasks, including:
- Rendering Supply Chain Management functions within the Labour Centre.
- Providing finance and office management services to the Labour Centre.
- Rendering daily Human Resource Management services at the Labour Centre.
- Managing training and performance activities within the Labour Centre.
- Ensuring effective records management within the Labour Centre.
What the Work Involves
As an Administration Clerk for Management Support Services, you will work within a Labour Centre office environment, forming a key part of the administrative team. Your daily tasks will involve handling the procurement of goods and services, managing financial processes, and overseeing general office operations.
You will also play a role in human resource administration, assisting with daily HR functions, and helping to coordinate training and performance-related activities for staff. Maintaining and organising official records will also be a core part of your work, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and accessible. This role requires a strong focus on detailed administrative tasks to support the overall efficiency of the Labour Centre.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email.
- Email Address: Jobs-NW5@labour.gov.za
- Closing Date: 11 September 2026
SetaJobs role guide
What an administration clerk actually does
SetaJobs’ guide to clerical and business administration posts in South Africa, written for someone applying for their first one.
Employers screen on computer literacy, written language and the neatness of your record-keeping. Expect a practical exercise: draft a memorandum, capture a set of entries, or sort a batch of documents into a file plan. In the public service the application itself is the first screen — a fully completed, signed Z83 with the documents listed, submitted by the closing date to the exact address given. Incomplete applications are disqualified without being read.
Read the full administration clerk guide →This listing in context
What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 136
- In North West
- 5
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
16% of the 136 live permanent posts we hold ask for Certificate (NQF 4–5). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 24%.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 7 opportunities in North West.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
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