Human Resource Clerk
South African Police Service (Saps)
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R237 453 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an editorial rewrite of a job advertisement for a Human Resource Clerk at the South African Police Service (SAPS), specifically within the Presidential Protection Service (PPS) component. The position is for one post, reference number PPS 17/2026, and is based in Western Cape – Human Resource Management. The role offers a salary of R237,453 per annum (Level 05). **What you will do** The Human Resource Clerk will be responsible for coordinating all required interventions regarding the spiritual wellness of PPS employees and submitting reports to PPS HQ. Key duties also include administering all personnel data, both manually and electronically, performing all administrative duties within the Human Resource Management (HRM) environment, and upholding the confidentiality of all classified documents as per the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS). **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. * Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. * Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa (documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview). * Be in possession of Grade 12/ Senior Certificate/ NCV Level 4 or equivalent qualification (NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA). * Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage. * General computer literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook). * Demonstrate competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Sound planning, organizing, administrative and problem-solving skills. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Customer focus and responsiveness. * Be willing to work under pressure and extended hours. * Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases. * Applicants shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. * Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. * Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. * All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on technical and generic requirements, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. * Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). * Candidates are expected to disclose if he/she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011). * All new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 are required to provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile, as per the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013. * People who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a South African citizen with a Grade 12/Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4), proficient in English and at least one other official language. They should possess general computer literacy, strong administrative, planning, organizing, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to act independently, professionally, accountably, and credibly, even under pressure. Applicants must have no criminal record or pending cases and must be willing to undergo extensive security and vetting processes, including fingerprinting, background checks, security clearance, pre-entry assessments (practical and integrity), and provide a buccal DNA sample. Candidates must also disclose any protection orders against them and must not have retired from the Public Service under specific conditions. Preference may be given to applicants whose transfer or appointment promotes representivity within the Public Service. **Deadline** 20 November 2026 at 16:00 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-police-service-saps-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-pps-17-2026 Source: govpage
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