ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Education Department (WCED). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Caledon | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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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.
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) plus a relevant 3 year post school qualification.
- 1 year clerical or administrative experience.
- Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures.
- Public service procedures.
- Knowledge of people management processes.
- Labour relations.
- Financial management.
- Project planning.
- Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
- People resource planning.
- Problem solving.
- Sound budgeting.
- Facilitation.
- Presentation.
- Communication.
- Analytical skills.
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Implement and administer the Workplace Skills Plan at district level.
- Assist with the process to obtain and collate training needs.
- Provide support to the DCES People Management in drafting the Workplace Skills Plan in conjunction with the District Skills Development Committee.
- Assist with the implementation of the Workplace Skills Plans.
- Ensure that administration pertaining to training interventions is up to date, accurate and thorough.
- Assist the DCES People Management with the compilation of training reports ensuring alignment with SETA requirements.
- Administer the training and professional development plan at district level.
- Administer the process regarding the identification and nomination of candidates and participants for in-service training courses.
- Administer the identification and nomination of teachers for the Teacher Qualification Improvement Programmes.
- Administer the roll out of the District Professional Development Plan and monitor against the approved budget.
- Administer the implementation of SACE CPTD MS.
- Assist in the administration and monitoring of professional participation at school level in line with Professional Growth Plans School Improvement Plans and WCED Professional Development Priorities.
- Administer and ensure that all data pertaining to professional development points of teachers are captured accurately and are relevant per district intervention.
- Compile submissions of district interventions for CPTD MS from district components for SACE endorsement.
- Provide administrative support to teachers or refer them to relevant support systems regarding participation in the CPTD Management System and professional development uptake.
- Administer and monitor the National Teaching Awards process at district level.
- Compile monthly quarterly and annual reports for WCED and CTLI relating to training interventions.
- Assist with the monitoring and administration of the Staff Performance Management Systems at district and school level.
- Assist in the administration and dissemination of performance management training information.
- Schedule and plan performance management events and activities aligning plans and timetables with Head Office structures and assist in compiling progress reports.
- Assist with administrative and operational support for alignment of individual and district performance plans.
- Assist with communication dissemination and gathering of information on performance management implementation trends and report to supervisor.
- Administer and file personal development plans skills development programmes and performance related management processes and assist in identifying gaps and overlaps.
- Develop implement and comply with new and amended departmental policies and procedures at district and school level.
- File all documents relating to the SPMS including IPDP quarterly review forms appraisal certificates and circulars.
- Render support and advice to district management regarding the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Facilitate mediation of policies procedures and guidelines and provide support to staff on interpretation of the EAP policy through workshops and information sessions.
- Assist with provision of information on appropriate health welfare and psychosocial facilities support and counselling services.
- Draft letters and progress or status reports as required in terms of prescripts and policies.
- Perform supervisory functions attached to the post.
- Provide general supervision of employees.
- Allocate duties and conduct quality control of work delivered.
- Advise and lead employees in all aspects of work.
- Assess staff performance.
- Develop employees to deliver work at required standards efficiently and effectively.
- Develop implement and monitor work systems and processes.
- Manage and promote maintenance of discipline.
- Participate in recruitment and selection where required.
Enquiries
Ms. I Senosi Tel No: (028) 214 7300
Notes
The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Caledon
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) plus a relevant 3 year post school qualification. 1 year clerical or administrative experience. Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures. Public service procedures. Knowledge of people management processes. Labour relations.
Financial management. Project planning. Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures. People resource planning. Problem solving. Sound
budgeting. Facilitation. Presentation. Communication. Analytical skills.
Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Implement and administer the Workplace Skills Plan at district level. Assist with the process to obtain and collate training needs. Provide support to the DCES
People Management in drafting the Workplace Skills Plan in conjunction with the District Skills Development Committee. Assist with the implementation of
the Workplace Skills Plans. Ensure that administration pertaining to training interventions is up to date, accurate and thorough. Assist the DCES People
Management with the compilation of training reports ensuring alignment with
SETA requirements. Administer the training and professional development plan at district level. Administer the process regarding the identification and
nomination of candidates and participants for in-service training courses.
Administer the identification and nomination of teachers for the Teacher
Qualification Improvement Programmes. Administer the roll out of the District
Professional Development Plan and monitor against the approved budget.
Administer the implementation of SACE CPTD MS. Assist in the administration and monitoring of professional participation at school level in line with
Professional Growth Plans School Improvement Plans and WCED
Professional Development Priorities. Administer and ensure that all data pertaining to professional development points of teachers are captured
accurately and are relevant per district intervention. Compile submissions of district interventions for CPTD MS from district components for SACE
endorsement. Provide administrative support to teachers or refer them to relevant support systems regarding participation in the CPTD Management
System and professional development uptake. Administer and monitor the
National Teaching Awards process at district level. Compile monthly quarterly and annual reports for WCED and CTLI relating to training interventions. Assist
with the monitoring and administration of the Staff Performance Management
Systems at district and school level. Assist in the administration and dissemination of performance management training information. Schedule and
plan performance management events and activities aligning plans and timetables with Head Office structures and assist in compiling progress reports.
Assist with administrative and operational support for alignment of individual and district performance plans. Assist with communication dissemination and
gathering of information on performance management implementation trends and report to supervisor. Administer and file personal development plans skills
development programmes and performance related management processes and assist in identifying gaps and overlaps. Develop implement and comply
with new and amended departmental policies and procedures at district and school level. File all documents relating to the SPMS including IPDP quarterly
review forms appraisal certificates and circulars. Render support and advice to district management regarding the Employee Assistance Programme.
Facilitate mediation of policies procedures and guidelines and provide support to staff on interpretation of the EAP policy through workshops and information
sessions. Assist with provision of information on appropriate health welfare and psychosocial facilities support and counselling services. Draft letters and
progress or status reports as required in terms of prescripts and policies.
Perform supervisory functions attached to the post. Provide general supervision of employees. Allocate duties and conduct quality control of work
delivered. Advise and lead employees in all aspects of work. Assess staff performance. Develop employees to deliver work at required standards
efficiently and effectively. Develop implement and monitor work systems and processes. Manage and promote maintenance of discipline. Participate in
recruitment and selection where required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. I Senosi Tel No: (028) 214 7300
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.