SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: ECD

Job Overview

A 3-year contract position for a Senior Administrative Officer: ECD is available in Cape Town. The role focuses on supporting the rollout, adoption, and daily use of the eCares system across districts and Early Childhood Development service providers. Key duties include providing user support, delivering training, managing data, and conducting basic analysis. Applicants need a post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or a related field, along with computer literacy and system support experience.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Applicants must be in possession of a relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, online systems, and data entry platforms.
• Practical experience using information systems or databases.
• Experience in system rollout support, training facilitation, or user support, preferably within the education or Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector.
• Intermediate data analysis and reporting skills, including the ability to identify data quality issues, trends, and gaps.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to district officials and ECD service providers.
• Willingness to travel within the province and provide on-site support to users is essential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting the effective rollout, adoption, and day-to-day use of the eCares system across districts and ECD service providers.
• Providing first-line user support to district officials and ECD centres on system usage, data capture, document uploads, enrolment updates, and troubleshooting.
• Delivering hands-on training and coaching to users to strengthen system adoption and improve data quality.
• Supporting data management, verification, and maintenance, ensuring accurate and timely submission of ECD information.
• Conducting basic data analysis and reporting to support operational decision-making and funding processes.
• Escalating unresolved technical or system issues to provincial or national support structures where required.
• Promoting a culture of data use, learning, and accountability within district ECD structures.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of training and support approaches based on user feedback and operational needs.

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