WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT IS HIRING ADMINNISTRATION CLERKS (X9 POSTS)

Job Purpose      

The Western Cape Government Mobility Department has opportunities for nine (9) suitably qualified and competent individuals to administer fleet and non-vehicle related losses, vehicle crashes, third-party claims against the state, claims in favour of the state, advise and assist the office of the State Attorney and Western Cape Provincial Legal Services.

 

Minimum Requirements             

Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

 

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

 

 

Recommendation          

Administrative experience dealing with losses and claims; Paralegal qualifications/studies.

 

• Key Performance Areas
• Investigate car crashes and/or claims against the State and provide support with all tasks related to this process;
• Liaise with State Attorney/Legal Services regarding registered cases and provide administrative support to State Attorney with the gathering of information, amongst others;
• Investigate claims in favour of the State by obtaining and examining all information related to incident(s) and make recommendations on whether GMT should institute claim to recover losses or seek counsel from State Attorney;
• Institute claims against client departments for non-compliance of transport directives and GMT self-insurance excess claims;
• Investigate fleet losses (own damage) and non-vehicle related losses to ensure losses are reported accurately;
• Institute claims against relevant institutions/parties/persons to recover losses for non-vehicle related incidents;
• Provide management statistics and reports;
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

 

 

Competencies  

• Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
• Office administration;
• Legal interaction and administration;
• Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
• Claims environment;
• Systems and support services;
• Working procedures in terms of the working environment;
• Administration of losses, vehicle crashes and claims;

 

 

• National Road Traffic Act (93 of 1996) as amended;
• Prescription Act (68 of 1969) as amended; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office package);
• Data capturing;
• Planning and organising;
• Written and verbal communication; report writing and formulation;
• Problem solving and analytical thinking;
• Ability to analyse written reports and drawings;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Ability to work under pressure.

 

Remuneration 

R 216 417 – R 254 928 per annum (Salary Level 5)

 

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

 

 

Notes   

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

 

Should you experience difficulties with your online application,kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise,all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiriesperson as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

 

Closing Date: 24 March 2025

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