System Administrator (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO156/2026

Location:

Directorate: People Development

REMUNERATION

R 338 106 - 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

02 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

16 Oct 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.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/ OUTPUTS)

Maintain the Learning Management System, manage system access, provide help desk support, and resolve system-related queries. Create, develop, and monitor digital content for the MyLearn application, ensuring alignment with departmental values. Supervise content creators and facilitators while engaging with subject matter experts to meet online training objectives. Collaborate with management to define platform strategies/policies, and provide quarterly reports on user activity, completion rates, and system challenges. Liaise actively with various stakeholders such as the People Development Centre, the Online Academy, and other relevant internal role players.

ENQUIRIES

Mr A Thorne, tel. no. (021) 483-5917

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience in training, development, and e-learning system administration. Appropriate experience working with Moodle or similar Learning Management Systems (LMS). Appropriate experience in Instructional Design and digital content creation. Appropriate experience engaging internal/external stakeholders and delivering system reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF level 6) or higher in the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field focusing on E-learning/Systems Administration.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Strong technical knowledge of Learner Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning support. Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint). Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce accurate, data-driven system reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with problem-solving capabilities.

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willing to work irregular hours when required.

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.