Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. CAS 06/2026

Administrative Support Officer: Strategic and Operational Management Support, Ref No. CAS 06/2026

Department: Cultural Affairs and Sport

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Type: Permanent

Salary level: 7

Remuneration: R - R per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date: 2026/04/13

Enquiries: Mr S Julie at

Reference Number: WCG260309-2

Tracking Number: CAS 06/2026

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Notes: By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide administrative support in relation to Information and Communication Technology.

A 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

• Provide administrative and secretariat support to Departmental Information Technology Committee (IT Steercom)
• Assist with the roll out, review and implementation of ICT Policies
• Support the ICT process including compilation of Strategic ICT plan, Operational Plan and Implementation Plan
• Facilitate and coordinate document monitoring and tracking
• Provide a support function to the MyContent/ Enterprise Content Management (ECM) within the department

• Knowledge of the following: MyContent/ECM; understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management; Operational management practices
• Understanding of procurement and tendering processes
• Understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
• Understanding of governance and public administration; public service procedures, processes and systems
• Understanding of regional/local political, economic and social affairs impacting the Western Cape provincial government
• Understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance, human resources and discharge management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• Understanding of the functioning of the Province and related departments/functional areas
• Understanding of government policies; Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Understanding of performance management in general; MyContent/ECM
• Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication

• Enquiries: contact details as above
• Note on online application support hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00; helpline
• All other queries relating to the position should be directed to the enquiries person as indicated in the advert