SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Rural Infrastructure Development

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/175
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Western Cape (Cape Town)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of 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.

Where to send your application

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 Post175@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms N Dlamini Tel No: (012) 312 9295

Note

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

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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