Administrative Officer: Human Resource Development (People Development) (Bursary Admin) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Permanent

Reference No:
HO140/2026

Location:
Directorate: People Development; Head Office, Cape Town

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 per annum - R 398 277 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

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

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in Bursary Administration and budgeting. Appropriate experience in BAS.

ENQUIRIES

Mr M Strydom, tel. no. (021) 483-6610

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be required to do a competency test as part of the interview process.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Senior certificate or equivalent qualification.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Facilitate internal and external bursaries. Administer bursaries on the Bursary Information Management System. Facilitate the transfer of payments to Higher Education Institutions. Technical support for the implementation of full-time bursaries. Do criminal record verifications with prospective and current bursary students. Monitoring of the bursary budget and give input to the budget projections. Prepare and collate bursary payments. Capture bursary payments on BAS. Do regular bursary audits. Do regular follow ups with bursary holders. Coordinate Breach of Contracts of bursary holders. Do necessary BAS Journals as required. Plan and attend career exhibitions. Handle telephone and written enquiries. Liaise with HEIs and relevant stakeholders. Supervise staff. Provide general support to the Directorate: People Development.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Knowledge of BAS. Knowledge of BIMS. Computer literacy (MS Office package and MS Outlook). Sound knowledge regarding Bursary matters related to the post.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.