The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting applications for the position of Human Resource Clerk Production within the Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency (MTCMA). Based in Kugompo, the position supports a range of human resource administration functions, including recruitment and selection, conditions of service, performance management, employee records, and HR system administration.
The opportunity is suitable for candidates who hold a Senior Certificate or Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification and have knowledge of Human Resources functions, administrative procedures, computer operations, and the Public Service legislative framework.
Why Work at the Department of Water and Sanitation?
The Human Resource Clerk Production position provides an opportunity to develop practical experience in human resource administration within a public-sector environment.
The role offers exposure to:
- Recruitment and selection administration.
- Human resource records and personnel file management.
- Conditions of service and employee administration.
- PERSAL and HR system operations.
- Performance management and termination of service processes.
Department of Water and Sanitation Human Resource Clerk Production Vacancy 2026 Overview
The Human Resource Clerk Production will provide administrative support across key HR functions. The position involves assisting with recruitment and selection, implementing conditions of service, maintaining employee records, processing HR transactions on PERSAL, and ensuring that personnel files are properly managed.
The successful candidate will also liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding recruitment and selection activities and prepare reports concerning the movement of personnel files.
Job Details
- Post: Human Resource Clerk Production
- Reference No.: MTCMA 25
- Branch: Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency
- Post Level: Level 05
- Centre: Kugompo
- Salary: R237,453 per annum
- Application Closing Date: 16 October 2026 at 4:30 PM
- Enquiries: Mr TS Ngubeni
- Telephone: (043) 701 7200
Requirements and Expectations
Applicants should have:
- A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 Certificate or relevant qualification.
- Knowledge of Human Resources functions and practices.
- Ability to capture data, operate a computer, and compile administrative statistics.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Human Resources prescripts.
- Knowledge of financial operating systems, particularly PERSAL.
- Knowledge of registry duties and practices.
- Ability to capture data and operate a computer.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Flexibility and basic problem-solving and analysis skills.
- People and Diversity Management skills.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Human Resource Clerk Production will be responsible for:
- Facilitating recruitment and selection activities.
- Assisting with advertisements, appointments, transfers, and verification of qualifications.
- Providing secretariat functions during interviews.
- Assisting with employee absorption and probationary processes.
- Implementing conditions of service, including leave, housing, medical, pension, allowances, and PILIR-related matters.
- Supporting performance management processes.
- Processing termination of service.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding recruitment and selection.
- Implementing appointments on the HR system, PERSAL.
- Keeping filing records up to date.
- Maintaining the HR personnel filing system.
- Ensuring employees’ personal files are issued to relevant managers when requested.
- Ensuring files are returned in accordance with HR policies.
- Compiling reports on the movement of personnel files.
How to Apply
Applications for the Human Resource Clerk Production position should be submitted online through the Department of Water and Sanitation eRecruitment platform.
To apply:
- Visit the vacancy page using the application link below.
- Review the complete vacancy details and confirm that you meet the requirements.
- Select the Apply option on the vacancy page.
- Complete the online application and submit the required information and supporting documentation.
Online Application: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/vacancy-details/?id=86a9831c-73bd-f111-a05c-7ced8d0c96b3
Applications must be submitted before 4:30 PM on 16 October 2026.
Tips to Boost Your Application
Applicants can strengthen their applications by clearly demonstrating their administrative and HR-related knowledge.
- Clearly state your Grade 12 or relevant qualification.
- Highlight knowledge or experience in Human Resources administration.
- Demonstrate computer literacy and data-capturing skills.
- Highlight any experience with PERSAL or similar HR systems.
- Mention experience with personnel files, registers, records, or registry duties.
- Demonstrate your understanding of Public Service HR procedures and legislation.
- Emphasise your communication, planning, organising, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Highlight your ability to handle confidential personnel information responsibly.
The Department of Water and Sanitation Human Resource Clerk Production vacancy offers an opportunity to build practical experience across recruitment, employee administration, HR records, PERSAL, and conditions of service within the Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency. Eligible candidates should complete their online applications before the 16 October 2026 at 4:30 PM closing time.
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