Administration Clerk: Fleet Risk ManagementWestern Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification);
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note:
• People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following:
• Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
• Office administration;
• Legal interaction and administration;
• Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
• Claims environment;
• Systems and support services;
• Working procedures in terms of the working environment;
• Administration of losses, vehicle crashes and claims;
• National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996) as amended;
• Prescription Act (68 of 1969) as amended.
• Skills in the following:
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office package); data capturing;
• Planning and organising;
• Written and verbal communication; report writing and formulation;
• Problem solving and analytical thinking;
• Ability to analyse written reports and drawings;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

• Investigate car crashes and/or claims against the State and provide support with all tasks related to this process;
• Liaise with State Attorney/Legal Services regarding registered cases and provide administrative support to State Attorney with the gathering of information, amongst others;
• Investigate claims in favour of the State by obtaining and examining all information related to incident(s) and make recommendations on whether GMT should institute claim to recover losses or seek counsel from State Attorney;
• Institute claims against client departments for non-compliance of transport directives and GMT self-insurance excess claims;
• Investigate fleet losses (own damage) and non-vehicle related losses to ensure losses are reported accurately;
• Institute claims against relevant institutions/parties/persons to recover losses for non-vehicle related incidents;
• Provide management statistics and reports;
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

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Notes from the department

• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• 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.