SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Department of Health

Directorate: People Development

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Cape Town
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF level 6) or higher in the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field focusing on E-learning/Systems Administration. Experience: Appropriate experience in training, development, and e-learning system administration. Appropriate experience working with Moodle or similar Learning Management Systems (LMS). Appropriate experience in Instructional Design and digital content creation. Appropriate experience engaging internal/external stakeholders and delivering system reports. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willing to work irregular hours when required. Competencies (knowledge /skills): Strong technical knowledge of Learner Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning support. Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate, data-driven system reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with problem-solving capabilities.

Duties

Maintain the Learning Management System, manage system access, provide help desk support, and resolve system-related queries. Create, develop, and monitor digital content for the MyLearn application, ensuring alignment with departmental values. Supervise content creators and facilitators while engaging with subject matter experts to meet online training objectives. Collaborate with management to define platform strategies/policies, and provide quarterly reports on user activity, completion rates, and system challenges. Liaise actively with various stakeholders such as the People Development Centre, the Online Academy, and other relevant internal role players.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr A Thorne Tel No: (021) 483-5917

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 October 2026.