Administrative Officer: Land Transport Development, Ref No. WCMD 32/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 338,000 - 398,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government, Western Cape Mobility Department, is seeking an Administrative Officer for Land Transport Development in Cape Town. The role supports the Sub-Directorate and requires the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

The position requires a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least 1 year of administrative experience, with a salary level 7. Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and reference checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant administrative support experience.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Financial Administration
• Administrative and Operational Support Services
• Compliance
• Governance and Knowledge Management
• Procurement
• Asset and Resource Management

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Data analysis

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Education

3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher)

Job description

Administrative Officer: Land Transport Development, Ref No. WCMD 32/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260912-3

Tracking Number WCMD 32/2026

Job Title Administrative Officer: Land Transport Development, Ref No. WCMD 32/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 7

Enquiries Ms L Rautenbach @ [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable, qualified and competent individual to provide administrative support services to the Sub-Directorate Land Transport Development. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher). A minimum of 1 year relevant administrative support experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Administration
• Administrative and Operational Support Services
• Compliance
• Governance and Knowledge Management
• Procurement
• Asset and Resource Management

Knowledge of and working experience: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; manage transport-related regulatory, legislative, policy and framework requirements; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; use relevant software packages and computer programmes; perform general office administration and database management; Skills: numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; Other: communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; conduct data analysis; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; communicate effectively; conduct basic research.

Remuneration

R 338 106- R 398 277 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.