Job Description

Closing Date

2025/07/07

Reference Number

WCG250521-1

Tracking Number

DOI 81/2025

Job Title

Contract Support Officer: Contract Management, Ref No DOI 81/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ms. S Ramgunn at (021) 483 0851

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide overall administrative and contract management support and assist the Manager Contracts Management: Economic Hub to maintain an efficient and effective contracts management function.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting/Commercial Law/Contract Law/Built environment or similar field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in contract/service level agreement administration/compliance monitoring/finance/commercial/built environment/property sector or legal environment; 3 years supervisory level experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provide administrative and contract support to the Contracts Management (Economic Hub Directorate); Implement measures to monitor that the contractually defined performance standards are being achieved; Assist and monitor compliance on any proposed variations or amendments to the contract agreements is communicated and executed; Implement measures to aid the identification of project risks and means to manage these risks.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Project or Contract management; Principles and process for providing customer services; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business finance, legal and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, human resources and coordination of people and resources; Relationship management. Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving and decision making; Planning and organising; Team membership; Diversity management; Network and building bonds; Self management; Organisation skills.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition to 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 granting permission for verification of qualifications, criminal record vetting and reference checks. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment 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.



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. 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.