Job Overview
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites applications for six (6) posts of Administration Clerk: Operational Support on a 12-month contract.
The successful candidates will support fire management and administrative functions within the department.
Organization: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Job Title: Administration Clerk: Operational Support (EP11/2025)
Location: Cape Town
Closing Date: 7 July 2025
Salary and Centre
- Salary: R 228,321 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits
- Centre: Cape Town
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A Grade 12 certificate
- Knowledge of Integrated Fire Management and Fire Systems
- Experience with electronic filing systems
- Understanding of EPWP and its requirements
- Knowledge of SHEQ procedures and standards and Public Service Regulation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in managing transformation programmes
- Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Sound research, numerical, analytical, and presentation skills
- Ability to plan and organize, work individually and in teams, and manage conflicts
- Sense of responsibility, loyalty, and service orientation
- A developed sense of honesty and the ability to maintain confidentiality
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Providing data review and analysis support
- Supporting the review of Fire Management System data to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assisting with EPWP data review from business information systems
- Preparing and coordinating evidence and documents for monthly KPIs and EPWP reporting
- Supporting compliance verification, including Second Party Assessments and OHS audits
- Verifying data prior to audits and maintaining accurate records of reviewed data and payment evidence
- Updating and monitoring internal systems for management review
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 form (click here to download) accompanied by a recent detailed CV.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID, driver’s license, and senior certificate on or before the interview day.
- Email your application to: EP11-2025@dffe.gov.za
- Enquiries: Ms S Lawrence, Tel: 021 441 2712
- Applications for Cape Town and other provinces may be sent to:
- The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town 8000
- Hand-delivered to: 14 Loop Street, Cape Town
- Or emailed quoting the reference number
Important Notices
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- The department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Candidates will undergo screening and security vetting.
- All shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at the department’s convenience.
- Entry level requirements for SMS posts include completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme.
- Candidates will be subjected to technical exercises and competency assessments.
- The successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance, signing a performance agreement, and an employment contract.
- The department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If not contacted within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.
- By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data under POPIA, 2013.
Deadline for Applications: 7 July 2025
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