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Monitoring Officer: Contract ManagementWestern Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
Closes Monday 30 November 2026
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Monitoring Officer for contract management at the Western Cape Mobility Department. Suits people with a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of contract management experience.
- Main duties: monitor the establishment of services, monitor contracts, process and administer claims, and prepare financial reports.
- Also includes managerial or supervisory work.
- Must have an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or B-Degree or higher, NQF 6).
- Must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management or a related field.
- Useful skills include managing projects, applying the Public Finance Management Act, writing reports, and working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Based with the Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. No town is named in the text.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6;
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a contract management or related working environment.
- Competencies:
- Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage projects; implement operational management practices; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; 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;
- Other: compile reports; solve problems; communicate effectively; plan and organise activities; work effectively under pressure; manage projects; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.
Duties
- Monitor the establishment of services;
- Contract Monitoring;
- Process and Administer Claims;
- Financial Reporting;
- Managerial/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 Shaldon Le Roux Tel No: (021) 483 2076
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 237 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/288: MONITORING OFFICER: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: WCMD 93/2026 SALARY: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08) 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 3 years of relevant experience in a contract management or related working environment. Competencies: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage projects; implement operational management practices; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; 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; Other: compile reports; solve problems; communicate effectively; plan and organise activities; work effectively under pressure; manage projects; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. DUTIES: Monitor the establishment of services; Contract Monitoring; Process and Administer Claims; Financial Reporting; Managerial/Supervisory functions. ENQUIRIES: Mr Shaldon Le Roux Tel No: (021) 483 2076