Personal Assistant: Transport Regulations, Ref No. WCMD 06/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Chief Director: Transport Regulation. The person must have the ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or a relevant higher tertiary qualification; a minimum of 3-years of experience in rendering a support service to management/senior management.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Director; Renders administrative support services. Provides support to Chief Director regarding meetings; Supports the Chief Director with the administration of the Chief Director’s budget; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensures that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Office Administration, Database Management, Information and Records Management, Procurement processes, Basic financial administration; Understand the functioning, systems and processes of government. General information support systems such as BAS and MYTRACK.

Skills in the following: Language; computer literacy, sound organizational skills, and good people. Written Communication; Client Liaison and Networking; Report Writing; Research; Problem Solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; self-management and motivation.

Remuneration

R 338 106 – R 398 277 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration: In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include inquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the inquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.

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