Administrative Officer: Monitoring and Evaluation, Ref No. WCMD 41/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG), has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to render administrative, technical and logistical support with the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance processes. The successful incumbent must have the ability to work under pressure and irregular times during the audit season and the ability to understand and comprehend large volumes of information and subsequently adhere to tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Data Analytics, Public Administration or a related field. A minimum of 3 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, research, project management, or data verification and analysis.

Recommendation

None### Key Performance Areas

Performance Monitoring & Reporting (i.e. QPR, eQPRS, AR); Future performance planning (i.e. SP, APP, AOP); Assist with Departmental performance evaluations; Operational Administrative Support.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Apply M&E legislation, frameworks, guidelines, policies and directives; understand the mobility and transport sector; use information systems that support the management of performance information; manage projects and adhere strictly to deadlines; implement operational management practices; manage modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service reporting procedures, processes and systems; understand regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; 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; support government strategic planning, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape; understand global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; understand Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, guidelines, policies and best practices relevant to the line function; coordinate projects; develop and implement policies and operational processes; monitor and review operational performance; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; manage performance management processes; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas.

Remuneration

R 413 001- R 486 501 per annum (Salary level 8).

Note on remuneration: 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.

Application Declaration:

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application 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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