Administrative Officer: Losses, Ref No. WCMD 30/2025 needed at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer own damages and fleet losses and claims, administer recoveries of GMT losses from client departments, handle processes concerning legal advice from the office of the state attorney and investigate non-vehicle related incidents.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification; A minimum of 3 years management experience in rendering support functions to top management; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Relevant supervisory experience in a government motor transport working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform Generic Human Resource Management; Fleet Risk Management; Manage recovery of GMT Losses from client department in terms of GMT’s Fleet Risk Management Policy and non compliance to prescripts; Manage of GMT losses and claims; Legal interaction and case administration; Perform support services; Perform generic financial management support; Co-ordinate the use of systems.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; National, Provincial policies, prescripts and practices
• regarding financial matters, especially the PFMA; Human Resource Management and Development; Legal processes regarding accidents; Insurance claims and related aspects; Labour Relations Act and directives; Instructions and financial Delegations pertaining to the Public Finance management Act, 1999, the national Treasury regulations and the Western Cape Provincial Treasury directives.
• Skills needed: Management; Planning and organisational; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Supervisory skill; Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy in (MS Office) and database management.