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Administrative Officer: Traffic Support Services (Vredenburg)Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
Closes Monday 30 November 2026
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Administrative officer role supporting traffic services in Vredenburg, Western Cape Mobility Department. Suits people with a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least 1 year of relevant administrativ
- Duties include administrative support, coordinating monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities and maintaining related systems, and supporting the Traffic Centre with supply chain management.
- Must-have: an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) at NQF 6, and at least 1 year of relevant administrative support experience.
- Required skills include financial monitoring and reporting, records management, computer systems use, and knowledge of public service procedures and the Public Finance Management Act.
- The post also involves supervisory functions and giving administrative advice.
- Based in Vredenburg, Western Cape. The work may require irregular hours and regular travel away from the office.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 239 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6.
- A minimum of 1–year relevant administrative support experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of and working experience in 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; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; manage organisational and management practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Chief Directorate; manage financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports; perform general office administration and database management; manage information and records; perform administrative procedures and processes; use computer-based information systems; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; 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;
- Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis; perform legal administration;
- Other: communicate effectively; plan and organise activities; solve problems; manage records; resolve conflicts; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required.
Duties
- Render administrative support services;
- Coordinate M&E activities and maintain the relevant systems;
- Provide support to the Traffic Centre for supply chain management activities;
- Render advice and liaise with regard to administrative matters;
- 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
Ms P Swanepoel Tel No: (023) 414 2611
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.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 239 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/292: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: TRAFFIC SUPPORT SERVICES (VREDENBURG) REF NO: WCMD 75/2026 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) at NQF 6. A minimum of 1–year relevant administrative support experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in 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; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; manage organisational and management practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Chief Directorate; manage financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports; perform general office administration and database management; manage information and records; perform administrative procedures and processes; use computer-based information systems; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; 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; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis; perform legal administration; Other: communicate effectively; plan and organise activities; solve problems; manage records; resolve conflicts; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required. DUTIES: Render administrative support services; Coordinate M&E activities and maintain the relevant systems; Provide support to the Traffic Centre for supply chain management activities; Render advice and liaise with regard to administrative matters; Supervisory functions. ENQUIRIES: Ms P Swanepoel Tel No: (023) 414 2611