Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. PT 17/2026

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

Job summary

The Western Cape Government, Provincial Treasury in Cape Town, invites applications for an Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support. The role supports coordination of departmental service delivery and provides administrative support across CSC processes.

Candidates should have a 3-year National Diploma or B-degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience; duties include committee coordination, logistics, records management, and assisting with PERMIS and

Qualifications

• 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification).
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating committees and recruitment processes within a government department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of appointment of members of prescribed departmental committees, nomination of statutory appointments and departmental representative to transversal forums.
• Assist in the provision of logistical arrangements for prescribed departmental committees.
• Distribute general CSC communications/information and keep record of incoming/outgoing CSC correspondence.
• Assist in the collation of consolidated departmental inputs/reports to the CSC as required.
• Coordinate and render Departmental training and development matters and render administrative support to line managers; PERMIS and database management.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Planning & organizing

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Legislation & governance knowledge

Education

National Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Information systems

PERMIS

Job description

Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. PT 17/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260912-9

Tracking Number PT 17/2026

Job Title Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. PT 17/2026

Department Provincial Treasury

Salary level 7

Enquiries Mr B Damons at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose The Western Cape Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual To assist in the coordination of departmental operational service delivery obligations as requiredby the Corporate Services Centre (CSC) service level agreement and provide an administrative support service.

A 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the coordination of appointment of members of prescribed departmental committees, nomination of statutory appointments and nomination of departmental representative to transversal forums;
• Assist in the provision of logistical arrangements for prescribed departmental committees;
• Distribute general CSC communications /information as required and keep record of incoming and outgoing CSC correspondence;
• Assist in the collation of consolidated departmental inputs / reports to the CSC as required;
• Coordinate and render the following: Departmental training and development matters and render administrative support to line managers; Administrative support with service benefits within the department; Administrative support with the recruitment and selection processes within the department; Administrative support with the application and implementation of Staff Performance Management Systems applicable to all levels (PERMIS); Database management.

Knowledge of and working experience with the following:

• Interpret and implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
• use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
• manage operational activities and processes
• develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes
• manage modern systems of governance and administration
• manage public service procedures, processes and systems
• human resources and related administrative processes
• support the policies of the government of the day
• demonstrate job knowledge
• communicate effectively
• maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• demonstrate flexibility
• work effectively as part of a team
• plan and organise activities and resources
• Skills: perform numeracy functions; perform literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; maintain accurate records; Planning and Organising

Other:

• work independently
• meet deadlines
• work effectively under pressure

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.

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.