Assessment Centre Coordinator: Provincial Assessment Center, Ref No. DOTP 115/2026

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

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Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks an Assessment Centre Coordinator to support the Provincial Assessment Centre. The role focuses on coordinating competency assessments, administrative processes and logistics for client engagements and sessions within the PAC.

You will oversee scheduling, travel arrangements, data management, and the end-to-end assessment workflow, while supervising staff and contributing to monthly dashboards and reports.

Qualifications

• Three-year National Diploma or B-Degree (NQF 6) or higher.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant HR/OD or assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and operational support to the PAC.
• Schedule and coordinate client engagements or project sessions.
• Handle correspondence and document management (non-assessment specific).
• Support PAC administrative processes and workflows; update processes as needed.
• Coordinate travel logistics (GG vehicles, accommodation, flights, advances).
• Coordinate end-to-end competency assessment logistics for sessions.
• Manage PAC information systems, databases and records; ensure data accuracy.
• Generate basic statistics for internal/external reporting (dashboards, summaries).
• Assist in procurement, SCM administration, payments, and contract administration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Coordination

Prioritising

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Leading and supervising

Delivering results

Following instructions

Principles & values

Reporting

People management

Decision making

Goal orientation

Education

National Diploma / B-Degree (NQF 6) or higher

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261021-2

Tracking Number DOTP 115/2026

Job Title Assessment Centre Coordinator: Provincial Assessment Center, Ref No. DOTP 115/2026

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 7

Enquiries Ms M Demas @ 083 9459649

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and support the execution of competency assessments in the Provincial Assessment Centre.

3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) at NQF 6. A minimum of 1 year of appropriate experience in a human resource/OD or assessment-related environment.

Key Performance Areas

Provide general administrative and operational support to the PAC; Scheduling and stakeholder coordination for client related engagements or project related sessions; Correspondence and document management (non-assessment specific): Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence; PAC administrative processes and workflow support: Contribute to the development, enhancement and implementation of PAC administrative processes (e.g. booking flows, candidate confirmations, equipment checklists); Guide and support users in adhering to updated administrative processes; Arrange travel logistics as needed (GG vehicles, accommodation, flights, advances, etc.); Coordinate end-to-end competency assessment logistics; End-to-end assessment logistics to support assessment related sessions and engagements; PAC team availability and resource alignment; Manage PAC information systems, databases and records; Provide inputs into the development and enhancement of PAC information systems, databases and digital record structures; Conduct routine quality assurance checks on captured information to ensure data accuracy, completeness and integrity; Collate and analyse basic statistics for internal and external reporting requirements (e.g. monthly dashboards, operational summaries); Sensitise relevant stakeholders to reporting due dates and data-submission (e.g. monthly dashboards, quarterly updates); Provide financial and SCM administration for PAC; Procurement and Sourcing Support Support the procurement of PAC tools, materials and assessment-related services in accordance with SCM prescripts; Financial Administration and Payments; Contract and Supplier Administration; Stock, Asset, and Resource Control Supervise PAC administrative staff and workflow; Participate in the recruitment and selection of employees; Motivate train and guide employees; Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees; Monitor information capacity building; Promote sound labour relations; Maintain discipline; Give direction to and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the component under his / her command; Allocate duties to employees, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards.

Knowledge of the following:

Broad range of test batteries and psychological assessments; Health Professions Act, 1974; Competency Assessment Policy; Office administration and management; Basic Accounting System; LOGIS Procurement System; Contract management; Registry and archives legislation

Skills needed:

Analytical thinking; Attention to detail (accuracy); Computer literacy and proficiency in using software such as MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook); Coordination and prioritising; Good written and verbal communication; Interpersonal and relationship-building; Problem solving; Submission writing; Time Management; Leading and Supervising; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Following Instructions and Procedures; Adhering to Principles and Values; Writing and Reporting; Working with People; Deciding and Initiating Action; Achieving Personal Goals and Objectives.

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.