Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250724-6

Tracking Number

DSD 60/2025

Job Title

Administrative Support Officer: Corporate Service Relations Management, Ref No.DSD 60/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

7

Enquiries

Mr T Booth at (021) 483 2354

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in the coordination of departmental operational service delivery obligations as required by the CSC-service level agreement.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 1-2 years post school qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render general clerical support services:

Assist in the coordination of the appointment of members of prescribed departmental committees, as well as the nomination of departmental representative to transversal forums; Assist in the provision of logistical arrangements for prescribed departmental committees (excluding secretariat services); Distribute general CSC communications/information as required, and keep record of incoming and outgoingCSC-correspondence; Assist in the collation of consolidated departmental input/reports to the CSC as required; Assist in the facilitation of follow-up actions; Function as supervisor: Mentor and coach team members; Manage the discipline of team members; Manage the workload of team members; Monitor and manage the day-to-day workflow in team; Manage and administer the staff appraisal system / process.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Business and organisational structure of the department; Departmental operational management systems and procedures; Corporate governance requirements, with particular reference to prescribed plans and committees (in as far as they relate to the work of the CSC); Provincial policies, service level agreement and service schedules in terms of which the working relationship with the CSC is managed; Human resources management (as supervisor of own employees).

Skills needed:

Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Basic research; Computer literacy; Problem solving; Conceptual, interpretative and formulation skills; Analytical skills; Networking; Basic statistical; Basic numeracy.

Remuneration

R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.