ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 103/2025 R1
- 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 National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; and a valid code B (or higher) driving license; Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Transport related regulatory, policies and frameworks; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999 ,National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes; General office administration and database management; General support systems; Information and Record Management/Administration. Skills needed: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Basic Research; Analytical; Organising; Planning; Time Management; Problem-solving. Duties: Provide high-level administrative support in the oversight and implementation of Land Transport Services; render high-level administrative support services; Remains up to date with legislation, prescripts, policies, procedures and processes applicable to the work terrain; Render financial support services; Render research support services; 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 BB Ngcebetsha Tel No: (021) 483 7844 Notes: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- ✓and a valid code B (or higher) driving license
- ✓Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Transport related regulatory, policies and frameworks
- ✓Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999 ,National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
- ✓Project management
- ✓Operational management practices
- ✓Procurement and tendering processes
- ✓Public service procedures, processes and systems
Key responsibilities
- •Provide high-level administrative support in the oversight and implementation of Land Transport Services
- •render high-level administrative support services
- •Remains up to date with legislation, prescripts, policies, procedures and processes applicable to the work terrain
- •Render financial support services
- •Render research support services
- •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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