Administrative Officer: Losses

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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.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, 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 documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.

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Industries: Government Administration

Function: Admin and Back office