Assistant Director: Administrative Support , Ref No. WCMD 54/2026 at Western Cape Mobility Department

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) at NQF Level 6. A minimum of 5-years relevant experience in an Administrative Support working environment. 

Key Performance Areas

• Render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/HR support services in the Directorate; Render administrative support services in the Directorate; Research and development; Reporting, Analysis and Record Keeping.; Managerial functions.

Competencies

• Working knowledge in the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; render Finance, Procurement, Transport, Registry and People Management/HR support services; manage projects; implement operational management practices;
• manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; administer the Public Service Act, 1994, as amended, Public Service Regulations, 2026, and relevant People Management policies, directives, frameworks, codes and collective agreements;
• support and implement the policies of the government of the day; manage performance management processes; perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; compile and write reports; use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Internet and Intranet systems proficiently; deliver presentations; plan and organise activities and resources; manage time effectively;
• Skills: conduct analytical thinking and problem-solving; maintain professional grooming and presentation standards;
• Other: liaise effectively with customers and clients; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; perform supervisory functions.