Limpopo DSD Chief Registry Clerk Vacancy: R338,106

The Limpopo DSD Chief Registry Clerk vacancy is a permanent Personnel Record post at Head Office in Polokwane. This is an experienced records and registry position with supervisory responsibilities, rather than entry-level training.

Vacancy details

Employer: Limpopo Department of Social Development
Position: Chief Registry Clerk: Personnel Record
Reference: DSD/2026/158
Location: Head Office, Polokwane
Employment type: Permanent
Advertised salary: R338,106 per annum
Closing date: 6 November 2026

Limpopo DSD Chief Registry Clerk vacancy requirements

Applicants need Grade 12 or a recognised equivalent. The advert specifies three to five years’ experience in personnel records or registry work. A records or archives qualification is advantageous. A valid driver’s licence is required, with an exception stated for persons with disabilities.

What the role involves

Supervise personnel registry services and incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Oversee filing, records management and documents prepared for archiving or disposal.
Supervise staff and the use of office equipment supporting registry operations.

Evidence matters in an experienced application

ReignGigs editorial advice: make your work history easy to assess by including accurate dates and a clear description of your registry responsibilities. Distinguish personnel-records work from general office filing, and distinguish direct supervision from occasionally helping a colleague.

Use a genuine example of improving retrieval, checking a records process or coordinating a team’s workload. Explain the issue, the steps you took and the result without including confidential employee information or sharing internal files from a previous workplace.

For interview preparation, think through how you would respond to a missing file, an access request or an unclear instruction about disposal. Emphasise checking the approved procedure and your authority rather than improvising. This is editorial preparation guidance, not an extra qualification, a confirmed assessment or permission to disclose records.

How to apply before the closing date

Read the official vacancy notice, check reference DSD/2026/158, and use the official application link. The provincial portal asks applicants to log in when applying. Follow its current instructions for the application and supporting documents.

Applications close on 6 November 2026. The reviewed listing does not state a cut-off time, so allow time to complete the process before the deadline. As a practical precaution, check your entries before submitting and keep any confirmation the portal provides.

Frequently asked questions

Is this suitable to describe as a no-experience vacancy?

No. The official advert specifies three to five years of personnel records or registry experience.

Is a records or archives certificate compulsory?

The advert describes that qualification as an added advantage. Do not confuse it with the stated core requirements.

How much is the advertised annual salary?

The post is advertised at R338,106 per annum. This is not a monthly or take-home salary quotation.

Final application checks

Before submitting, match the vacancy reference, job title and location against the official notice. These details distinguish this post from other departmental vacancies with similar titles or pay levels. Keep your own record of the advert you used and check the live notice for any changes rather than relying only on a saved screenshot.

Review your contact information and make sure any documents requested by the application system are readable and complete. Submit through the official portal, not through a comment on this article. Keep identity documents and private records out of public comments.

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