ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT (TLE)

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an administrative support working environment. Competencies: Working knowledge in the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/HR support services; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; administer the Public Service Act, 1994, as amended, Public Service Regulations, 2026, and relevant People Management policies, directives, frameworks, codes and collective agreements; support and implement the policies of the government of the day; manage performance management processes; perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; compile and write reports; use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Internet and Intranet systems proficiently; deliver presentations; plan and 245 organise activities and resources; manage time effectively; Skills: conduct analytical thinking and problem-solving; maintain professional grooming and presentation standards; Other: liaise effectively with customers and clients; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; perform supervisory functions. Duties: Render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/ HR support services in the Directorate; Render administrative support services in the Directorate; Research and development; Reporting, Analysis and Record Keeping.; Managerial 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: Ms A Fennie Tel No: (021) 911 2333 Closing Date: 2026-11-09T23:59:00+02:00

• ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• ✓A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an administrative support working environment
• ✓Competencies: Working knowledge in the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• ✓use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• ✓render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/HR support services
• ✓manage projects
• ✓implement operational management practices
• ✓manage procurement and tendering processes
• ✓develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes
• ✓manage public service procedures, processes and systems

• •Render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/ HR support services in the Directorate
• •Render administrative support services in the Directorate
• •Research and development
• •Reporting, Analysis and Record Keeping
• •Managerial functions

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.