Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per year
Position: Hospital Clerk
Reference Number: HRMC 67/26/2
Department: Department of Home Affairs
Location: Small Office, Ceres, Western Cape
Salary Level: 05
Salary: R237,453 – R279,708 per annum (basic salary)
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) recognised by SAQA.
- An NQF Level 5 qualification recognised by SAQA and/or a Department of Home Affairs Services qualification at NQF Level 5.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Understanding of departmental legislation and prescripts.
- Basic knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework and Batho Pele Principles.
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures for birth and death registration.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Planning and organising.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication and analytical skills.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Financial administration.
- Clerical and administrative skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a team.
- Record and time management.
- Professionalism and client service orientation.
- Computer literacy.
- Patriotism, honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide birth registration services to clients.
- Receive notices of birth and supporting documents.
- Complete DHA 24 forms.
- Verify informant details online or take fingerprints when online verification is unavailable.
- Capture applications on the National Population Register.
- Submit applications to supervisors for quality assurance.
- Print, sign, and issue birth certificates as authorised.
- Ensure informants sign the register to acknowledge receipt of birth certificates.
- Maintain birth occurrence and registered births records.
- Maintain registers for foreign birth occurrences.
- Provide death registration services to clients.
- Ensure good governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Support effective management of human, physical, and financial resources within the unit.
How to Apply
Applications must include the following documents:
- A fully completed and signed New Z83 Application for Employment Form, effective from 1 January 2021.
- A comprehensive CV detailing employment start and end dates, job titles, duties performed, and reasons for leaving each position.
- Contact details for at least two recent, contactable employment references.
- Relevant educational qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certificates, and academic transcripts for completed qualifications.
Ensure that the correct job title and reference number are stated in your application.
Online application portal:
https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za
Alternative physical submission address:
4th Floor, Fair Cape Building
56 Barrack Street
Cape Town, 8000
Western Cape
Enquiries: Mr M. Pienaar
Telephone: (021) 488 1409
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Submit your complete application before the closing date and follow the Department of Home Affairs application directions.