Administrative Support Officer: Vulnerable Groups
Western Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 – R398 277 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Personal Assistant specializing in Service Delivery Management and Coordination within the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. The position offers a salary ranging from R338 106 to R398 277 per annum at Level 07. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and support services, contributing to the efficient functioning of the directorate. **What you will do** * Render line administrative support services. * Assist management support staff in all administrative duties. * Co-ordinate Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities and maintain relevant systems. * Provide support to the Directorate for supply chain management and financial administration management. * Render advice and liaise regarding administrative matters. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher). * A minimum of 1-year relevant experience. * **Competencies (Working knowledge and understanding of):** * Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices relevant to line functions. * Information systems supporting knowledge and information management for the line function. * Project management operational management practices. * Procurement and tendering processes. * Policy development, 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 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, and 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 * Planning and organising * Time Management * Communication * Research * Ability to work under pressure. **Who should apply** This role is suited for an individual with an NQF level 6 qualification (or higher) and at least one year of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative, financial, and policy knowledge, particularly within a public sector context. They should demonstrate proficiency in computer, language, numeracy, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and perform duties under pressure. A candidate capable of providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support across various departmental functions, including M&E, supply chain, and financial administration, would be a good fit. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dsd-86-2026 Source: govpage
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