This vacancy has closed. It closed on 18 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SUPPORT SERVICES (INCREASING WELLNESS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support

Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Directorate: Service Priorities Coordination (SPC)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate 3-year National diploma or degree. Experience: Appropriate experience in public health. Appropriate experience in project management. Appropriate experience in stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Appropriate experience in strategic support. Appropriate experience in health promotion. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive. Willingness to travel within South Africa. Willingness to work overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Project Management skills. Knowledge and application of regulations, policies, procedures and indicators relevant to Wellness and integrated Health promotion programmes. Understanding of the District Health system. Facilitation, writing, research, conceptualisation, statistical analysis and strategic support. Monitoring, evaluation, research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and digital platforms. Sound interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills. Creativity, self-motivation, assertiveness and ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to prioritise and organise work, exercise self-discipline and function under pressure, work without supervision and handle a high work volume.

Duties

Provide operational and strategic support for policy translation and enablement for Health and Wellness. Promotion integration across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Operationalize processes for effective implementation enablement, guidance and support for Health and Wellness Promotion across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Administer Monitoring, evaluation and Reporting. Facilitate Intersectoral collaboration, stakeholder engagement and management. Provide logistical and administrative support to the component and programmatic areas.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Ms K Fortune Tel No: (021) 815 8659 or email: Kelly.Fortune@westerncape.gov.za

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.