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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is looking for a Registry Clerk to work in Pretoria, Hatfield. This is a permanent post at Level 05, advertised as Post 39/01 with reference number REGCLE in DPSA Circular 39 of 2026, which was issued on 30 October 2026. The closing date is 16 November 2026.
About the company and the work
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is a national government department in South Africa. Its registry work keeps official records organised, safe and easy to find, so that the department can run smoothly and answer for its decisions. A registry clerk sits at the centre of that flow of paper and electronic documents, handling material that arrives, material that leaves, and files that must be kept for future use.
Role details and duties
The successful candidate will give general clerical support to registry and document services. The work includes registering, stamping, sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing physical and electronic documents and mail, opening new files and registering them in the Register of Files Opened, and closing files and registering them as required. The clerk will replace worn-out file covers as and when required, manage a SharePoint folder for Ministry documents, complete control sheets, and report files that are due for disposal. The role also covers recording all documents to be scanned in the Register for Scanned Documents, issuing and receiving files, photocopying and scanning records as requested, and arranging and packing records according to transfer lists. The clerk will also help with logistical arrangements for transferring archival records.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the advertisement are listed here:
- National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 (NQF level 4) as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority
- No work experience required
- Basic job knowledge, including exposure to a Registry Environment and knowledge of Electronic and Manual Filing and Administration
- Skills: Communication (verbal and written), Interpersonal Relations, Flexibility, Planning and Organising, Technical Competencies, Document management (Manual and Electronic), Archiving, Communications, Record keeping and Computer Literacy
Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05). Centre: Pretoria, Hatfield. Nature of appointment: Permanent.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy appears in DPSA Circular 39 of 2026, in the section for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. Use the Apply button on this page, which points to the original DPSA source document, and follow the application link given for the specific post there. The department asks applicants to quote the relevant reference number, REGCLE, and to submit a Z83 form (2021 version) together with a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, as set out in the departmental notes. Only apply through the official DPSA and departmental routes, and never pay anyone who offers to secure a government post for you.
Practical tips
Check that your Z83 form is fully completed, initialled, dated and signed, and that your CV is up to date before you submit. Make sure the reference number REGCLE is clearly shown, because applications are sorted by reference. Keep a copy of everything you send, and note the closing date of 16 November 2026 in your diary so that you do not miss it. If you need clarity on the post, the advertisement lists enquiries as Mr M Cilo on (012) 427 8514, Ms N Khosa on (012) 427 8260 and Ms N Sekele on (012) 427 8599.
How the process works
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Shortlisted candidates will also take part in pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, and selection panels will score technical exercises as an additional criterion. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted, and successful candidates will be subject to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification.
Important information
This page is informational only. It does not replace the official DPSA advertisement, and it does not guarantee an appointment. The department states that it is an equal opportunity organisation and intends to promote equity through the filling of posts, with preference for candidates whose appointment, promotion or transfer will promote employment equity, in particular Persons with Disabilities and Youth. The employment equity targets noted for this post are Persons with Disabilities and Youth (Male and Female) applicants to be addressed. Always confirm the closing date, reference number and application instructions in the original DPSA document before applying.
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