ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: WARD COMMITTEES AND COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAMME (CWP)

Job Overview

The Western Cape Government's Department of Local Government is hiring an Administrative Officer for Ward Committees and Community Work Programme (CWP) under reference LG 27/2026. The position offers a salary range of R338 106 to R398 277 per annum (Level 07). Applicants must possess an appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree along with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, monitoring ward committees and CWP implementation, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and assisting with financial and human resource administration. Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of constitutional legislative and inter-governmental dispensation in South Africa
• Knowledge of MFMA, Municipal financial statements, and municipal budgeting processes
• Knowledge of financial databases and information systems for knowledge and information management
• Knowledge of project management, operational management practices, and policy development
• Knowledge of modern systems of governance, administration, and public service procedures
• Understanding of regional and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting the Western Cape provincial government
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and other financial policies
• Knowledge of Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Numeracy and computer literacy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Project management and report writing skills
• Ability to be a team player

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, monitor and facilitate the implementation and effectiveness of ward committees and community work programme
• Facilitate the establishment and functionality of the community work programme local stakeholders’ committees
• Continuously coordinate the involvement of relevant stakeholders, including local development partners
• Assist with gathering, assessment and management of ward committees and community work programme information
• Provide administrative support to the sub-directorate regarding administrative, financial, human resource management and communication needs
• Provide administrative support to municipal support actions
• Provide governance and stakeholder support
• Execute financial, human resource and resource administration

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