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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: WARD COMMITTEES AND COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME (CWP)

Department of Local Government · western cape · Department of Local Government

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
LG 27/2026
Salary band
R 398 277
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Local Government Location: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government Salary: R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Constitutional legislative an inter-governmental dispensation in South Africa; MFMA; Financial databases; Municipal financial statements; Municipal budgeting processes; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that Ahave a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social 312 affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Good written and verbal communication; Project Management skills; Report Writing skills; Team player. Duties: Provide administrative support, monitor and facilitate the implementation and effectiveness of ward committees and community work programme; Facilitate the establishment and functionality of the community work programme local stakeholders’ committees and continuously coordinate the involvement of relevant stakeholders, including the local development partners; Assist with gathering, assessment and management of ward committees and community work programme information; Provide administrative support to the sub- directorate: ward committees and community work programme as regards administrative, financial, human resource management and communication needs; Provide administrative support to municipal support actions; Governance and stakeholder support; Financial, human resource and resource administration. Enquiries: Mr Sipho Phendu Te l N o : (021) 483 0633 Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required d

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 1-year relevant experience
  • Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Constitutional legislative an inter-governmental dispensation in South Africa
  • Financial databases
  • Municipal financial statements
  • Municipal budgeting processes
  • Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that Ahave a bearing on the line functions
  • Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
  • Project management
  • Operational management practices

Key responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support, monitor and facilitate the implementation and effectiveness of ward committees and community work programme
  • Facilitate the establishment and functionality of the community work programme local stakeholders’ committees and continuously coordinate the involvement of relevant stakeholders, including the local development partners
  • Assist with gathering, assessment and management of ward committees and community work programme information
  • Provide administrative support to the sub- directorate: ward committees and community work programme as regards administrative, financial, human resource management and communication needs
  • Provide administrative support to municipal support actions
  • Governance and stakeholder support
  • Financial, human resource and resource administration