Administrative Support Officer: Cape Catalyst (3 year contract), Ref No. DEDAT 29/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render administrative support services within the Directorate Research and Development.

Tracking Number

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Remuneration

R 338 106 – R 398 277 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits (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.

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

Render line administrative support services; Support economic research; Coordinate reporting activities and maintain the relevant systems; Provide documentation and information control for the Directorate. 

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year research related experience.

Knowledge of the following: Provincial and national strategic planning strategies and frameworks; Application of relevant software packages, including PowerBI, Office Suite and SharePoint; Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures. Skills in the following: Report writing; Organising and planning; Diary management; Accuracy and numeracy; Communication (written and verbal); Content design; Analytical thinking; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Interpersonal relations; Problem-solving and presentation.