Oudtshoorn Local Municipality Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This permanent position is for a Senior Admin Officer: Council Support within the Legal Services Division of the Office of the MM at the Oudtshoorn Local Municipality. The Municipality, which includes the towns of Oudtshoorn, De Rust, and Dysselsdorp, is situated in the heart of the Little Karoo in the Western Cape. It aims to provide optimal services and facilities to its residents, businesses, industries, hospitality, and tourism sectors. The role contributes to the town’s vision of prosperity. The salary scale for this T12 position is R 440 508,99 - R 571 810,81 per annum, and the station is Oudtshoorn. The reference for this vacancy is WC/045/MM/MM031. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Providing Support Services to the Political Structures of the Municipality. * Managing and compiling the Council’s meeting schedule for the year, including Council Workshops. * Compiling a Strategic Master Plan for Committee Services and reviewing it annually. * Compiling the Council Resolution Register. * Managing and overseeing the compilation of agendas and minutes, and attending meetings. * Managing Quality Assurance for all reports, agendas, and minutes of the Council and other committees. * Publishing notices of Council meetings. * Handling all staff matters within the Committee Service Section to ensure efficient service delivery. * Communicating approved meeting schedules to internal and external stakeholders. * Coordinating the administration of committees. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant Post Matric qualification, preferably an Administration or Secretarial Diploma or equivalent. * 3 – 5 years relevant administrative experience. * Computer literacy: MS Office. * Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape. * Applicants must attach a criminal record check report not older than six (6) months, or proof of application for a criminal record check. * Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and written/competency assessment. * Candidates must be aware that previous employers and recent references may be contacted, and their qualifications, criminal, and medical records verified. * The appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement, and disclosure of interest. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is someone who meets the minimum requirements, possesses necessary integrity, and has an excellent track record. This includes individuals with a relevant Post Matric qualification (preferably Administration or Secretarial Diploma or equivalent) and 3-5 years of relevant administrative experience. Applicants must be computer literate in MS Office and proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. The role requires individuals with specific competencies, including core professional competencies (use of technology, written communication, planning and organizing), functional competencies (people management, task management), public service orientation competencies (service delivery orientation, interpersonal relationships, customer orientation and customer focus), personal competencies (action and outcome orientation, resilience, change readiness, learning orientation, accountability and ethical conduct), and management/leadership competencies (impact and influence, coaching and mentoring, team orientation). Candidates must be prepared to undergo interviews, written/competency assessments, and various background checks. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 at 12:00 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/oudtshoorn-local-municipality-vacancies-3 Source: govpage

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