Office Manager: Fiancial Management

Tracking Number: DSD 67/2026

Salary Level: 9

Job Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Mr J Smith at [email protected]

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the Chief Director (CD).

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification National Diploma (B-degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensures that the application thereof is understood properly; Establish and maintain a business information system on matters of a transversal nature in terms of quality; innovation; standards and analysis, including relevant research; Manage the CFO support office; Knowledge management assessment for the Chief Directorate with regard to the File plan, document control and reporting.

Competencies

Good telephone etiquette; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Sound organisational skills; Good people skills; High level of reliability; Writtencommunication skills; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Information gathering and analysis of information; Good grooming and presentation;Self-management and motivation; Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures; Basic knowledge on financial administration.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 537 897 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.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available fromMonday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at086 137 0214.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.