The Northern Cape Department of Health is inviting applications for a Production Level Clerk based at the Human Resource Development unit, Provincial Office in Kimberley. This is an excellent entry-level government opportunity for candidates with a Grade 12 / Senior Certificate who want to build a career in public service administration. No experience is required, the salary is R237 453 per annum (Level 5), and the reference number is NCDOH 70/2026. Applications are submitted on a Z83 form by hand delivery, post, courier or email. The closing date is 03 July 2026.
About the Post
The Northern Cape Department of Health is responsible for delivering public healthcare services across one of South Africa’s largest provinces. Behind every clinic and hospital sits a large administrative function that keeps the system running, and the Human Resource Development (HRD) unit plays a key role in training and developing the department’s staff.
This Production Level Clerk post provides general clerical and administrative support to that unit, including help with the Workplace Skills Plan, training coordination and HRD record-keeping. Because no prior experience is required, the post is genuinely accessible to young South Africans who have just finished matric. It offers a permanent government salary, structured public-service work and exposure to important functions such as skills planning, learnership and bursary administration, making it a strong first step into a long-term career in government.
Key Duties
- Providing general clerical and administrative support to the HRD unit
- Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of the Workplace Skills Plan
- Coordinating training logistics, booking venues and preparing training materials
- Circulating training invitations and maintaining attendance registers
- Capturing and updating HRD information on PERSAL and internal systems
- Receiving, registering and routing correspondence and maintaining filing systems
- Assisting with bursary, internship and learnership administration
- Compiling basic training reports and statistics
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Who Can Apply
- Must have a Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
- No experience is required for this post
- A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Public Administration will be an added advantage
- Relevant clerical or administrative experience in a training environment will be an added advantage
- Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Office
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Required Documents
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated, detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- Certified copy of your Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copies of any additional qualifications, where applicable
How to Apply
- Complete the new Z83 application form in full and sign it.
- Quote the correct reference number: NCDOH 70/2026.
- Attach your detailed CV and certified copies of your documents.
- Hand deliver to James Exum Building, Room 29, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, or post or courier to 144 Du Toitspan Road, James Exum Building, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, 8301.
- Hand-delivered applications must be entered in the application register.
- Submit before the closing date. For enquiries, contact Ms O. Lesejane on 053 830 2106.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Northern Cape Department of Health Production Level Clerk post (NCDOH 70/2026) is 03 July 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
Permanent government jobs that accept Grade 12 with no experience are rare, and they are exactly the kind of opportunity that can change a young person’s life. For a matriculant in the Northern Cape, a Level 5 clerk post at the Department of Health offers a stable, pensionable salary of R237 453 per year and a genuine entry point into the public service.
From this first role, motivated employees can study further, move into human resources or administration, and build a long government career. In a province with high unemployment and limited formal job opportunities, a post like this provides not just an income but security and a clear path forward. It also rewards practical skills such as organisation, computer literacy and reliability rather than requiring a degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to apply?
No. No experience is required. A Grade 12 / Senior Certificate is the minimum requirement, and relevant qualifications or experience are only an added advantage.
Where is the job based?
The post is based at the Human Resource Development unit, Provincial Office, Kimberley, in the Northern Cape.
What is the salary?
The salary is R237 453 per annum at Level 5, which is a permanent government post.
How do I submit my application?
Submit a completed and signed Z83 form with your CV and certified documents by hand delivery, post or courier to the Kimberley address, quoting reference NCDOH 70/2026.
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