Administrative Officer: Traffic Law Fees Collection and Disbursement; Ref No. WCMD 86/2026

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide effective and efficient administrative support services with the verification of the reconciliation of all fees collected on behalf of the Department by its registering authorities, driving license testing centresand vehicle testing stations, as well as to verify the pay over of fees to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), the driving license card production facility on of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) fees. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines

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Remuneration

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

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, 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 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 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical suppor t(challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861370 214. Otherwise, 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.

 Verify the reconciliation of registration, license and other miscellaneous fees collected by registering authorities, driving license testing centres and vehicle testing stations on behalf of the Department; Verify and escalate over or under payments of fees; Liaison and communication with various clients / stakeholders; Process Payments of Directorate Service Providers and other accounts / invoices.

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6.; A minimum of 1–year relevant administrative support experience. 

Knowledge of the following: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; operate and use the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); operate government financial systems; perform financial monitoring and reporting in accordance with prescribed procedures and systems; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage public service procedures, processes and systems;

Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis; perform legal administration;

Other: communicate effectively; plan and organise activities; solve problems; manage records; resolve conflicts; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required.