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Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 40/2026
- Salary band
- R 398 277
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative support experience. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009); processing applications for operating licences; preparing cases for the cancellation of operating licences; notifying operators of operating licence renewals; publishing operating licence applications in the Government Gazette; general office administration and database management; general support systems; information and records management/administration; administrative procedures and processes; Skills: numeracy; literacy; computer literacy; language proficiency; project management; accounting, finance and audit; economic, financial and statistical analysis; legal administration; Other: reporting; problem-solving; communication; planning; organising; research; ability to work under pressure; willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. Duties: Render support with the processing of operating license applications; Perform communication duties; Coordinate attendance of committee hearings; Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System; Render supervisory functions. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Mr HMF Kirkwood Tel No: (021) 483 0228 Closing Date: s.
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 1-year administrative support experience
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge in the following: National Land Transport Act (Act No
- ✓processing applications for operating licences
- ✓preparing cases for the cancellation of operating licences
- ✓notifying operators of operating licence renewals
- ✓publishing operating licence applications in the Government Gazette
- ✓general office administration and database management
- ✓general support systems
- ✓information and records management/administration
Key responsibilities
- •Render support with the processing of operating license applications
- •Perform communication duties
- •Coordinate attendance of committee hearings
- •Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System
- •Render supervisory functions
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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