HR Clerk: Service Benefits at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for an individual to provide administration support services and render clerical people management services to the client departments. The successful incumbent must have the following personal attributes: Excellent interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate strong attention to detail (accuracy). This role will require an individual that works well under pressure and who complies with strict confidentiality requirements. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Personnel Salary and Administration (PERSAL) certificate; Relevant experience working in an administrative environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Administer various service conditions and service benefits i.e allowance payments, long service recognition, Housing Allowance, Injured on Duty (IOD) and Pension Administration; Responsible for updating of databases; Liaise with CRU managers/other departments; Drafting of formal correspondence, letters, i.e. memorandums and e-mails.

Competencies  

•  Understanding and knowledge of the following: Legislative framework that governs Human Resource; Service Conditions; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel); Planning and organising skills; Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work well under pressure with strict confidentiality requirements and meet deadlines.