ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER: DISTRICT CIRCUITS: CIRCUIT 6

Department of Basic Education

District Circuit: Metro South Education District

Reference number: 323
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Ottery
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) and 3 years relevant clerical or administrative experience. Knowledge: Knowledge of provincial and national education strategies. Advanced knowledge of relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures. Basic financial administration. Skills: Ability to draft documentation including submissions and letters. Sound organising, planning and time management skills including diary management, travel itineraries and document flow. Ability to record minutes and decisions at meetings. Ability to run and maintain a record management system. Communicate effectively both written and verbally. Procure goods and services. Work under pressure. Make sound judgments. Conduct basic research and information gathering. Analyse documents and situations. Ability to access research sources and information platforms. Function as a team member.

Duties

Render line administrative support services. Assist management support staff in all administrative duties. Develop and maintain processes and systems that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the circuit office. Oversee and provide effective guidance and advice on the flow of information and documents, to and from the circuit. Prepare documentation and verify responses information received from schools, and other internal and external stakeholders. Obtain inputs, collate and compile reports pertaining to the circuit and advise/ sensitise the office, e.g.: (i) Progress reports, (ii) Monthly reports, and (iii) Management reports. Assist with monitoring and evaluating the performance of the circuit office on an ongoing basis against predetermined objectives. Ensure that effective records are kept of the activities and resources of the circuit. Assist with the planning and execution of workshops, large meetings, conferences as and when they occur. Follow up with outstanding documentation / data /information from schools. Collate circuit data available on WCED systems such as CEMIS, Eduinfosearch, SAMI, DMIS, etc. Co-ordinate M&E activities and maintain the relevant systems. Update and maintain the M&E systems for circuit projects (e.g. APP Projects). Provide support to conduct basic research on education providers and their activities at schools in the circuit. Compile memoranda and reports on validity and relevance of data received from project stakeholders. Track issues referred to and from the circuit office through Issue Management System (IMS). Coordinate projects development queries-related parliamentary/ ministerial enquiries referred to the circuit. Analyse reports and make notes and/or recommendations with regard to projects implemented by the circuit. Assist the circuit manager in the analysis of business reports. Draft progress reports on all plans. Keep detail records of teacher and school performance. Provide support to the circuit for supply chain management. Coordinate evidence/supporting documents for the circuit. Manage and maintain an effective filing system. Screen documents to determine actions/information/documents required for meetings. Collect and compile information on project with regard to issues that needs to be discussed at meetings. Render secretariat services, arrange for the placement of project related items on the agenda of meetings chaired by the Circuit Manager, and ensure circulation of accompanying memoranda. Manage the procurement of standard items, like stationary, refreshments etc. for the circuit office. In terms of the project-related activities, obtain the necessary signatures on documents e.g. procurement advices and attendance records. Keep record of all procurement activities. Render advice and liaise w.r.t administrative matters. Keep updated on WCED school online systems including, but not limited to, LTSM online system, SAMI, CEMIS and Eduinfosearch. Studies the relevant public services and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with project procedures and processes that apply to the district office. Advise relevant stakeholders on departmental prescripts and policies regarding own KRAs. Compile reports and submissions on request.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Enquiries

Ms C Meyer-Williams Tel No: (021) 703 3198

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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