Office Manager: Research and Technology Development Services; Elsenburg No. AGR

Office Manager:
Research and Technology Development Services (Elsenburg/Stellenbosch), . AGR 41/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG
260904-2

Tracking Number AGR 41/2026

Job Title Office Manager:
Research and Technology Development Services (Elsenburg/Stellenbosch), . AGR 41/2026

Department Agriculture

Salary level 9

Enquiries Dr F Vries at

Job Type Permanent

Location
- Country South Africa

Location
- Province Western Cape

Location
- Town / City Elsenburg, Stellenbosch

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the office of the Chief Director:
Research and Technology Development Services.

An appropriate 3-year post school qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years' experience in rendering executive support functions to top management; A valid code EB or higher driving licence. NB:
People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage Research Project Process of Programme;
Render line administrative support services;
Manage resources in the office of the Chief Director:
Research and Technology Development Services;
Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents;
Provide support to the Chief Director with regard to meetings;
Remain up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support.

Knowledge of the following: Public Service Regulatory Framework;
Policies and priorities of provincial and national government;
Modern systems of governance and administration;
Executive support function which include liaising with national/provincial ministers, national/provincial ministries, Office of the Premier and Office of the Provincial Standing Committee;
Financial and people management;
Information and records management;
Relevant software packages;
Intergovernmental and international relation sips.

Skills in the following: Numeracy;
Computer literacy;
Language skills;

Analytical;

Basic research;

Financial management;
Communication (written and oral);

Presentation;
Organising and planning;
Interpersonal;
Problem solving;

Conflict resolution;
Research.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level
9)

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 will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.