Administrative Officer

George Local Municipality; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in South Africa is seeking an individual with strong administrative skills for the position related to land use management. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification with a relevant tertiary certificate and 5-8 years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include overseeing land use applications, maintaining operational information, and facilitating public communication about these applications. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Good administrative skills and conflict management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure administrative processes for land use applications are completed on time.
• Provide support to the Land Use Management Section.
• Maintain accurate operational information for land use decisions.
• Support public communication regarding town planning applications.
• Attend to property transfer certificate applications.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Orientation

Education

Grade 12 with relevant tertiary certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Location

George, Western Cape, South Africa

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with relevant tertiary certificate
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• 5-8 years relevant experience with supervisory experience

COMPETENCIES

• Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, and Planning and Organising.
• Functional Competencies: Business Processes, Use of Technology and Data Processing and Analysis.Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Client Focus.
• Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability, and Learning Orientation.
• Management / Leadership Qualities: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure that all administrative processes relating to land use applications including, rezoning,
• subdivision, removal of restrictions, departure and consent uses, etc are completed in accordance with the requirements and timeframes stated in applicable planning law.
• Provide administrative support to the Land Use Management Section and periodically, other Sections. Ensure that the functional requirements of the Section are met and maintained.
• Maintain the land use decision letter to ensure accurate operational information is maintained and made available on request and specific administrative reporting deadlines are complied with. Perform report submission support functions to ensure that the Town Planning Section administration support services operates effectively to contribute positively to the departments service delivery objectives and outcomes.
• Provide communication and participation administrative functions to support departmental
• strategies and ensure accurate information relating to town planning applications and proposals and projects is made available to the public.
• Attend to property transfer certificate applications to ensure that all applications for property transfers directed to the Town Planning Department comply with the provisions of the planning bylaw.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Willing to undertake up to 2 years training in land use management.
• Must have good administrative skills.
• Must be able to handle conflict situations.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to meet specific deadlines.
• Must be able to function under pressure.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.

CLOSING DATE

2026-02-11 AT 16:30PM