Administrative Officer: Processing, Ref No. WCMD 40/2026

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

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department, part of the Western Cape Government, invites applications for the Administrative Officer: Processing role in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will handle operating licence applications, coordinate committee hearings and support processing duties in a timely manner.

Applicants need a 3-year qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) and at least 1 year of administrative support experience, with strong numeracy, literacy and general

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009).
• Experience with processing operating licence applications.
• Ability to notify operators of licence renewals and publish notices.
• General office administration and records management.
• Strong reporting, communication and planning skills.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Render support with the processing of operating license applications.
• Perform communication duties.
• Coordinate attendance of committee hearings.
• Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System.
• Render supervisory functions.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Language proficiency

Project management

Accounting

Finance and audit

Economic analysis

Statistical analysis

Legal administration

Reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Organising

Research

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree or higher

Tools

PTRS System

Job description

Administrative Officer: Processing, Ref No. WCMD 40/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260909-1

Tracking Number WCMD 40/2026

Job Title Administrative Officer: Processing, Ref No. WCMD 40/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 7

Enquiries Mr HMF Kirkwood at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Vangate Shared Services Centre, Athlone

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer applications for operating licenses. 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 qualification); A minimum of 1 year administrative support experience.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

Render support with the processing of operating license applications; Perform communication duties; Coordinate attendance of committee hearings; Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System; Render supervisory functions.

Knowledge in the following: National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009); processing applications for operating licences; preparing cases for the cancellation of operating licences; notifying operators of operating licence renewals; publishing operating licence applications in the Government Gazette; general office administration and database management; general support systems; information and records management/administration; administrative procedures and processes; Skills: numeracy; literacy; computer literacy; language proficiency; project management; accounting, finance and audit; economic, financial and statistical analysis; legal administration; Other: reporting; problem-solving; communication; planning; organising; research; ability to work under pressure; willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

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.

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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This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.