This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: REGISTRY

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/272
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of tertiary qualification (NQF level 6/National Diploma) in Public Administration/ Public Management or Business Management. A candidate must have knowledge and experience of working in financial systems (Reapatala, Archibus) and relevant years of working experience in Record Management environmental and a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Pertinent Policies: Electronic document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS), National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act (NARSA), PFMA; National Treasury Regulations, Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; Public Finance Management Act; Mailing procedures; Procurement processes and procedures; Inventory systems; Records Management: Human Resources policies. Competencies: Effective communication; Report writing; Basic numeracy; Computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Interpersonal relations; Client liaison; General office administrative and organizational skills, Knowledge and ability to distinguish the procurement files (Tenders and Quotations documents). Personal Attributes: Ability to work under pressure; People oriented; Hard working; Assertive; Ability to communicate at all levels.

Duties

Provide supervisory and administration support for registry counter services. Ensure all invoices received are captured on Reapatala system. Ensure the proper handling of incoming and outgoing correspondences. Attend to clients’ queries. Provide weekly/ monthly statics and report on the capturing of invoices. Distribute notices on registry issues. Facilitates request for bulk photocopying as required. Administer an effective filing system according to record classification. Continuously monitor and assess the records management system to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines and prescripts. Ensure payment of Post Office private bag account. Facilitates and supervise registration and dispatching of mail, and ensure confidential mail is delivered unopened. Ensure that unclaimed of undeliverable letters are returned to the post office. Provide general administration, supervisory functions and performance evaluation of staff. Allocate duties and perform quality controls. Provide leadership to subordinates with regard to all aspects of work. Facilitate training and development of subordinates. Perform any other duties as per the requirements of the Unit.

Where to send your application

For Cape Town: Email to: RecruitCPT26-66@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms P Bambela Tel No: (021) 402 2193

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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