Administrative Officer: Operational Support, Ref No DOI 19/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to supervise operational support service rendered to Chief Directorate: Road Contracts. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 5 years experience finance, in roads construction and maintenance environment.

Recommendation    

• Accredited certificate or short course in Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• Supervise financial and general administrative duties:
• Compile, check and verify 896 BAS creditor payments for consulting engineers to a value of R324 m (yearly);
• Contract administration duties;
• Manage activities regarding contract administration;
• Administration duties: Oversee general administrative duties regarding filing, office requirements, handling of queries and claims;
• Manage all aspects of tender adverts.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Application of relevant legislation;
• Relevant systems; SITS;
• Basic Accounting System (BAS);
• Project/Contract administration and record keeping;
• Project administration;
• Written and verbal communication skills; Planning and organising skills