Administrative Officer: General Administrative Support (athlone)
Western Cape Mobility Department
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R338 106 – R398 277 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an Administrative Officer position focusing on General Administrative Support, based in Athlone, within the Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. The role has a reference number of WCMD 76/2026 and offers a salary between R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07). **What you will do** * Render administration support of Facilities. * Coordinate the telecommunication service. * Provide a support service on Occupational and Health and Safety (OHS) Matters. * Supervision of staff. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher. An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification) at NQF L6. * A minimum of 1-year relevant administrative experience. * **Competencies:** * Administer the legislative framework governing the Public Service. * Manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. * Manage performance management processes. * Implement the National Land Transport Act (NLTA), Act 5 of 2009, and its Regulations. * Perform administrative procedures and processes. * Implement the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA). * Implement the Code of Conduct, Public Service Regulations, 2016, and Batho Pele Principles. * Administer the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 (PAJA). * Implement GMT Circular 4 of 2000. * **Skills:** * Perform numeracy and literacy functions. * Use computer systems effectively. * Communicate effectively in the required language. * Supervise staff. * Plan and organise activities. * Compile and write reports. * Provide leadership. * Communicate effectively in writing and verbally. * **Other:** * Maintain effective interpersonal relationships. * Resolve conflicts. * Coach and mentor staff. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for candidates who possess an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification at NQF L6 or higher, coupled with at least one year of relevant administrative experience. Ideal applicants will demonstrate competence in public service legislative frameworks, financial management (including PFMA), performance management processes, and specific acts such as NLTA, OHSA, PAIA, and PAJA. They should have strong numeracy, literacy, and computer skills, alongside effective written and verbal communication abilities. The successful candidate will be capable of staff supervision, planning, organizing activities, compiling reports, and providing leadership, while also maintaining effective interpersonal relationships, resolving conflicts, and coaching/mentoring staff. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-mobility-department-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-wcmd-76-2026 Source: govpage
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