Administration Clerk: HS Subsidy Administration

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 228 000 - 269 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government entity in Cape Town is seeking qualified individuals to manage subsidy beneficiary administration and provide effective liaison services within housing subsidy programs. Candidates must have a Senior Certificate and skills in computer literacy, problem-solving, and interpersonal relations. The role includes timely processing of applications and core house inspections, offering a salary range of R 228 321 - R 268 950 annually.

Responsibilities

• Timeous and accurate processing of housing subsidy applications.
• Record all new subsidy applications received electronically and manually.
• Check that applicant adheres to qualifying criteria and allocation policy.
• Core house inspections.
• Liaison service to all role players.

Skills

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Numeracy

Organising

Interpersonal relations

Report writing

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to interpret and apply policies

Innovative thinking

Self-motivated and a team player

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for 2 (two) suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide subsidy beneficiary administration in subsidy programmes and rendering an effective liaison service to various role players.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Timeous and accurate processing of housing subsidy applications: Record all new subsidy application received electronically and manually; Check that applicant adhere to qualifying criteria as well as to allocation policy; Core house inspections; Compile a list of all consolidation application forms received for core house inspection; Rendering an effective liaison service to all role players.

Competencies

• A good understanding of the following: Working experience in an administrative environment; Relevant system (database) related experience; Working knowledge of the Housing Act/Housing Code. Housing Subsidy System; Housing Act; Housing Code; Employment Equity Act; National Databank; Deeds Registry; Population Registry; Database administration. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Problem solving; Numeracy; Organising; Interpersonal relations; Report writing; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to interpret and apply policies; Innovative thinking; Self-motivated and a team player.

Remuneration

R 228 321 - R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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