Job Description: Human Resource Clerk Positions in South Africa

Job Overview:

Human Resource Clerks play a vital role in managing human resource functions within government departments. They are responsible for various HR services, including recruitment, remuneration, benefits administration, and HR management information system support.

Key Responsibilities:

PERSAL Services: Render all PERSAL services, including remuneration services and updating establishment details.

Recruitment and Selection: Provide recruitment, selection, and appointment services, including logistical arrangements for interviews.

Benefits Administration: Prepare and process service benefits, deal with termination of services, and manage leave.

HR Management Information System (HRMIS): Provide support for HRMIS/PERSAL and ensure data accuracy.

Logistic Support: Coordinate Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) and handle logistics for candidate interviews.

Housekeeping and Maintenance: Pack and store ward linen, monitor and clean ward kitchenette, and ensure routine maintenance of equipment.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate / NQF Level 4 with no experience.
• Knowledge of the PERSAL system will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of Batho-Pele Principles.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of procedures related to specific working environments, HR policies, procedures, and prescripts.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply online through the government’s recruitment portal. Please ensure to submit all required documents and information by the closing date of 05 July 2024.

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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

POST 35/28 — UMAN RESOURCE CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: HR4/4/8/189 (X3 POSTS)

(Three-Year Contract)

SALARY
R237 453 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

CENTRE
Provincial Office: Northern Cape

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Email: JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za

CLOSING DATE
16 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING

NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

POST 35/130 — HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/343

National Prosecutions Services

SALARY
R237 453 per annum (Level 05), (excluding benefits)

CENTRE
DPP: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Email: Recruit2026343@npa.gov.za

CLOSING DATE
19 October 2026

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION

POST 35/169 — HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK PRODUCTION REF NO: MTCMA 25

Branch: Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency — Division: Human Resource Management

SALARY
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE
Kugompo

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: A Senior/Grade 12 Certificate or relevant qualification
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Online: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

CLOSING DATE
16 October 2026

WESTERN CAPE: DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

POST 35/347 — HR CLERK: PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOTP 93/2026 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE
Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Online: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE
19 October 2026

POST 35/348 — HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CLERK: INTERNSHIPS, BURSARIES AND LEARNERSHIPS REF NO: DOTP 94/2026 (X2 POSTS)

SALARY
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE
Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Online: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE
19 October 2026

POST 35/349 — HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK: TALENT SOURCING REF NO: DOTP 97/2026 (VARIOUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

SALARY
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)

CENTRE
Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS

• Academic: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
• Professional registration: NOT STATED
• Certification/grade: NOT STATED

HOW TO APPLY
Online: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE
19 October 2026