Administration · Circular 29 of 2026

Senior Administrative Officer

Manaegement Echelon

Overview

Senior Administrative Officer position in Cape Town offering R413001 per annum, requiring a National Diploma in Public Administration and two years of administration experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management or relevant equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in administration environment.
  • A valid driver's licence.
  • Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System (BAS).
  • Job related skills: Computer literacy, Interpersonal relations, Organising and Planning, Communication (verbal and written), Analytical thinking, Problem solving ability, Financial management and report writing.
  • Work under pressure, Teamwork and willingness to work extra hours.

Duties

  • Provide financial management services.
  • Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations Strategic priorities weekly / monthly / quarterly.
  • Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), adjustment estimates and Estimated National Expenditure (ENE).
  • Oversee effective, efficient and economical utilisation of funds.
  • Document and communicate procedures for accessing and shifting of funds.
  • Coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions.
  • Verify Transport and Subsistence (T&S) and sundry and overtime payment.
  • Administer the procurement of goods and services.
  • Compile, manage and maintain of the Demand Management Plan.
  • Facilitate Supply Chain Management (SCM) services.
  • Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on SCM related matters.
  • Control over safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all assets.
  • Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations.
  • Capture and authorise of goods / services on LOGIS system.
  • Handle queries from internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters.
  • Render general office support services.
  • Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements.
  • Provide assistance in the developing/reviewing of operational plan.
  • Compile various submissions/memoranda and responses.
  • Attend to queries from Internal Audit.
  • Administer leave forms / attend to queries.
  • Make travel/conference bookings and confirmations.
  • Provide secretariat services.
  • Checking draft minutes for accuracy against recording of notes.
  • Administer asset.
  • Maintain asset register.
  • Liaise with asset unit during asset verification.
  • Manage outgoing and on-going assets.
  • Allocate equipment to officials.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 4th floor, No 2 Riebeeck Street, ABSA Building, Cape Town or by email to Post215@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr T Mtintsilana at (071) 302 1220

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Post 29/51, sourced from the DPSA Circular 29 of 2026. Apply directly to Manaegement Echelon, quoting reference 3/1/1/1/2026/215. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Cape Town
Salary
R413 001 p/a · Level 8
Closing date
See advert
Reference
3/1/1/1/2026/215
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.