Administrative Officer: Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme, Ref No. DOI 93/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to co-ordinate and facilitate the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme and vacation programme in accordance with the requirements of the relevant higher education institution and secure learning and employment opportunities for bursars and graduates, respectively. This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. 

Recommendation    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher). 

Key Performance Areas  

•  Co-ordinate and facilitate the Work Integrated Learning Programme and/or Vacation Programme;
• Assess and evaluate the operational needs of the department;
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the securing of employment opportunities for placement of Masakh’iSizwe graduates;
• Render line administrative support to the programme;
• Co-ordinate administrative management control measures pertaining to the stakeholder relationship/partnership;
• Conduct research on matters that impact on the Programme;
• Manage project related resources.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Relevant legislation regarding Public Transport and Public Service administration;
• Skills Development Legislative and framework; Public Services,
• Provincial and Departmental strategies/policies/prescripts and other documents that address Public Transport Development;
• Provincial Growth and Development Strategy;
• Strategic Infrastructure Plan;
• Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes;
• Human capital and financial administration;
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy;
• Verbal and written communication;
• Report writing and formulation; Ability to interpret and apply policies; Ability to conduct basic research.