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Administrative Officer: Operating Licence and Permits (Processing)
VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE)
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Administrative Officer to process operating licence and permit applications for the Western Cape Mobility Department. Requires National Diploma or degree and 1+ years administrative experience.
- Process operating licence applications and coordinate committee hearings for the Western Cape Mobility Department.
- Handle communication tasks, use the PTRS System, and perform supervisory functions related to operating licence administration.
- Must have a National Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or higher qualification and at least 1 year of administrative support experience.
- Must understand the National Land Transport Act, licence cancellation procedures, operator notifications, and Government Gazette publication.
- Must have computer literacy, numeracy, literacy, problem-solving skills, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Apply online only via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
- Closing date not specified in the vacancy notice.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 1-year administrative support experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of the following:
- National Land Transport Act (Act No.5 of 2009); applications for operating licenses.; preparation of cases for the cancellation of operating licenses; how to notify operators of renewals; publication of operating license applications in the Government gazette; administration and database management; general support systems;
- Record Management/Administration;
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and processes.
- Skills:
- Numeracy;
- Literacy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language;
- Project Management;
- Accounting, Finance and Audit;
- Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis;
- Legal Administration.
- Other:
- Reporting;
- Problem-solving;
- Communication;
- Planning;
- Organising;
- Research;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
Duties
- Render support with the processing of Operating License Applications;
- Perform Communication duties;
- Coordinate attendance of Committee hearings;
- Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System;
- Render supervisory functions.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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Enquiries
Mr J Abrahams Tel No: (021) 483 0240
Notes from the department
- Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
- Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
- Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
- Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this post, 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.
- All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
- All shortlisted candidates 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. he successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post.
- The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
- The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
- Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-preentryprogramme.
- The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook.
- This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
- The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
- The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.
- Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.
- Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 255 · open the PDF
POST 35/381: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: OPERATING LICENCE AND PERMITS (PROCESSING) REF NO: WCMD 38/2026 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE) SALARY: R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year administrative support experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: National Land Transport Act (Act No.5 of 2009); applications for operating licenses.; preparation of cases for the cancellation of operating licenses; how to notify operators of renewals; publication of operating license applications in the Government gazette; administration and database management; general support systems; Record Management/Administration; Knowledge of administrative procedures and processes. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration. Other: Reporting; Problem-solving; Communication; Planning; Organising; Research; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. DUTIES: Render support with the processing of Operating License Applications; Perform Communication duties; Coordinate attendance of Committee hearings; Render effective utilisation of the PTRS System; Render supervisory functions. ENQUIRIES: Mr J Abrahams Tel No: (021) 483 0240 APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co