Registry Clerk (35/142) – DPSA Circ 35
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
📝 About the role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure needs a Registry Clerk at its Gqeberha Regional Office. The clerk handles incoming and outgoing mail, files, couriers and invoice registration. No experience is required, but the Records Management course is a prerequisite. Post 35/142 in DPSA Circular 35.
✅ Key duties
- Receive, open, stamp, sort and register mail and parcels
- Render courier services and record outgoing mail
- File and retrieve files on-site and off-site; control file movement
- Index, scan, fax and photocopy
- Reload franking machine, register priority mail, date-stamp invoices and forward to finance
- Register incoming invoices on the Reapatala invoice tracking system
- Keep register of files issued and follow up overdue files
- Issue reference numbers per the approved file plan
- Attend to client enquiries and assist in the supervisor's absence
🎓 Requirements
- National Senior Certificate / Grade 12
- No experience required
- Completion of a Records Management course (prerequisite)
- Knowledge of records management, file plans, mail and courier procedures
- Knowledge of PAIA and NARSA
- Knowledge of EDRMS an added advantage; knowledge of Reapatala
- Planning, communication, problem-solving, client care and computer skills
📮 How to apply
Complete the prescribed Z83 form (from any Public Service department or https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/), initial page 1 and sign and date page 2, and attach a detailed CV only. Email it to RecruitPE2642@dpw.gov.za. (The circular also accepts post/courier or hand delivery to the Port Elizabeth Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056; hand delivery Room 430, Corner Hancock & Robert Street, North End; attention Ms P Buwa.) Use a separate Z83 and CV per post. Certified documents are only required from shortlisted candidates. Closing: 16 October 2026 at 16:00.
Email your application to: RecruitPE2642@dpw.gov.za and use the subject line Application: Registry Clerk (35/142) – DPSA Circ 35 (Ref 2026/359).
Hand-deliver or post to: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3913, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056; hand delivery: Room 430, Corner Hancock & Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056 (attention Ms P Buwa)
Enquiries: Mr TE Matiso, Tel (041) 408 2007
Original advert: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure