Job Description

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide operational and administrative support to the departmental programme and project management office, enabling value delivery, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement in project execution. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year project administration experience in a strategic support working environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Facilitate, coordinate and maintain programme and project management system; Manage the Departmental Projects Dashboard (DPD)/Management Information System (MIS) at the departmental level; Facilitate and coordinate performance planning, monitoring, evaluation system and reporting; Render coordination and general administrative support to the project office and Strategic Support Sub-Directorate; Support stakeholder engagement and communication.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Programme and project administration best practice, theory and methodology; Project Scheduling, Data Visualisation, Risk and Issue Tracking systems; Provincial project management methodologies and tools such as the Dashboard / Management Information Systems; organisational and operational management practices, systems and procedures; General office administration and database management; General support systems; Information and Record Management/Administration; Administrative procedures and processes; Procurement processes; Computer-based information systems; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, guidelines.

Skills needed:

Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Business Analysis; Analytical ; Communication (Written and Verbal); Innovative; Problem-Solving; Listening; Networking; Planning; Organising; Presentation; Sound Interpersonal; Report Writing.

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.



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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.

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