Administrative Officer: HS Project Administration, No DOI

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote, administer, facilitate and co-ordinate matters regarding project administration and approval to Local Authorities/Developers/Beneficiaries in order to enhance competencies.

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or similar field;
• A minimum of 1 year working experience in housing project administration environment or similar;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB:
  People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

None.

Compile submissions on behalf of Local Authorities for consideration by the Department for IRDP, PHEP, UISP, SEF and Managed PHP applications. To promote, administer, facilitate and co-ordinate matters regarding project administration to Local Authorities/Developers and Beneficiaries;
Attend to normal office duties and manage personnel matters of the component and Deputy Director;
Supervise the timeous registration and uploading of all relevant project application documents on PCS and processing of project approval processes. Ensure the update of information of all internal spreadsheets of the BP;
Human Resource Management.

Knowledge of the following
:
Understanding of drafting a submission;
National Housing Code and Public Finance Management Act;
Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act.
Skills in the following
:
Advance Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office and MS PowerPoint);
Written and verbal communication skills;
Financial management;
Interpret and apply policies and procedures;
Presentation;
Conflict management;
Problem solving;
Innovative and analytical thinker;
Planning and organising;
Database administration;
Ability to work in a team.

R 325 101 - R 382 959 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.

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 enquiries 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 . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.