Administrative Officer: General Administrative Support (Athlone), Ref No WCMD 76/2026

Western Cape Government; Athlone; Presencial; EUR 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Cape Government in South Africa is advertising for an Administrative Officer to provide general administrative support in Athlone. The role requires organizational skills, and work under the Western Cape Mobility Department, based at Vangate Shared Service Centre in Athlone.

Candidates must hold a 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent) and have at least 1 year of relevant administrative experience.

Formación

• 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent) at NQF L6.
• Minimum of 1-year relevant administrative experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, Organising and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Render administration support of Facilities.
• Coordinate the telecommunication service.
• Provide support on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters.

Conocimientos

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer systems

Communication

Staff supervision

Planning

Report writing

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Educación

National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Administrative Officer: General Administrative Support (Athlone), Ref No WCMD 76/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261014-1

Tracking Number WCMD 76/2026

Job Title Administrative Officer: General Administrative Support (Athlone), Ref No WCMD 76/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 7

Enquiries Mr Johann Van Wyk [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Vangate Shared Service Centre (Athlone)

Job Purpose The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide Human Resource Management support. The successful incumbent must possess the following personal attributes: Interpersonal relations, organising and negotiation skills. This post is based in George.

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification) at NQF L6.; A minimum of 1-year relevant administrative experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render administration support of Facilities
• Coordinate the telecommunication service
• providea support service on Occupational and Health and Safety (OHS) Matters
• Supervision of staff

Administer the legislative framework governing the Public Service; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; manage performance management processes; implement the National Land Transport Act (NLTA), Act 5 of 2009, and its Regulations; perform administrative procedures and processes; implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA); implement the Code of Conduct, Public Service Regulations, 2016, and Batho Pele Principles; administer the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA); implement GMT Circular 4 of 2000;

Skills:

• perform numeracy and literacy functions
• use computer systems effectively
• communicate effectively in the required language
• supervise staff
• plan and organise activities
• compile and write reports
• provide leadership
• communicate effectively in writing and verbally

`Other:

• maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• resolve conflicts
• coach and mentor staff

Remuneration

R338 106- R398 277 per annum (Salary level 7) Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements

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 duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.