Jobs · Western Cape · Social Development
Transport Officer: Logistical Services (Metro South)
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Transport Officer managing government fleet and logistics services for the Department of Social Development in Western Cape. Requires NQF Level 6 qualification and 1 year relevant experience.
- Administer, maintain and control the government fleet at the district level.
- Order taxi transport as requested and administer, verify and monitor the use of rental vehicles.
- Supervise staff and employees.
- You must have NQF Level 6 qualification (or higher) and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
- You must understand legislation, procurement processes, project management, public finance, and labour relations.
- You must have skills in numeracy, computer literacy and language.
- Based at Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
Generated by claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 241
Requirements
- A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
- Competencies:
- Working knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Project management;
- Operational management practices;
- Procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
- Modern systems of governance and administration;
- Public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
- Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
- Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
- Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
- Performance management in general.
- Skills in the following:
- Numeracy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills.
Duties
- Administer, maintenance and control the GG fleet at the district;
- Order taxi transport as per request from GMT;
- Administer, verify and monitor the use of rentals;
- Supervision of employees/staff.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Ms Elarna Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763 6204
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.
- 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 35 of 2026 · page 241 · open the PDF
POST 35/360: TRANSPORT OFFICER: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (METRO SOUTH) REF NO: DSD 84/2026 SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills. DUTIES: Administer, maintenance and control the GG fleet at the district; Order taxi transport as per request from GMT; Administer, verify and monitor the use of rentals; Supervision of employees/staff. ENQUIRIES: Ms Elarna Siljeur Tel No: (021) 763 6204 NOTE: 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.