Administrative Officer: Transport Policies and Strategies, Ref No. WCMD 42/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department , Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render administrative support services to the Directorate Transport Policies and Strategies. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure and willingness to work irregular hours. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render line administrative support services to the Transversal Transport Forum; Co-ordinate administrative management control activities; Provide support to meetings, planning sessions and workshops; Manage Programme/Project-related resources; Research and development.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: 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; administer relevant legislation relating to Public Transport and Public Service administration; support the implementation of Public Service, Provincial and Departmental strategies, policies, prescripts and other documents addressing Public Transport Development; support the implementation of the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy; support the implementation of the Provincial Land Transport Framework; use relevant software packages and computer programmes; perform basic human capital administration; perform basic financial administration; perform general office administration and database management; use general support systems; manage information and records; perform administrative procedures and processes; coordinate projects; manage operational activities; manage procurement and tendering processes; support policy development and operational management, monitoring and review processes; support modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; understand 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; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; implement the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; understand and support the policies of the government of the day; manage Labour Relations legislation and regulations; support performance management processes.

Remuneration

R 338 106- R 398 277 per annum (Salary Level 7)

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.

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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