Senior Administrative Officer: SCM (Training and Development) (Infrastructure)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer: SCM (Training and Development) (Infrastructure) in Supply Chain Infrastructure Governance, based in Head Office, Cape Town. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test may form part of the interview process. CV’s should address experience and knowledge extensively with regard to the duties above.

Responsibilities

• Compile various training material and guides for Infrastructure procurement processes and other needs related to infrastructure procurement.
• Compile a training prospectus and ensure distribution thereof to all Procuring Entities.
• Draft SCM Circulars and Instructions to ensure that training guides are circulated to all Procuring Entities that can be used to assist during the procurement process.
• Ensure that all training material is in line with current legislation and industry’s best practices.
• Update training material according to changes within the industry and legislation.
• Identify training needs related to infrastructure procurement and facilitate training sessions to address the needs accordingly.
• Assist infrastructure Procuring Entities by analysing the current procurement processes and identifying gaps that must be addressed through training interventions, to ensure compliance throughout the procurement process.
• Provide training and support on various systems such as Eps, CIDB, CSD, WCSEB.
• Maintain a central database of all training material and guides that are accessible by all Procuring Entities within the Department.
• Compile a debrief document after each training session, indicating questions and answers that can be used to further develop training material and list the action items that were identified during the training session.
• Ensure action items are addressed timeously and provide feedback to the relevant Entity.
• Compile and distribute questionnaires to determine the effectiveness of the training material and identify possible areas for improvement.
• Maintain a database with details of all training sessions conducted.
• Ensure that training statistics are accurate and reported to Management.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent in Procurement and/or Built Environment.
• Experience: Appropriate experience working in an infrastructure-related environment.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel long distances for extended periods.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Extensive knowledge of and practical experience in SCM systems such as CIDB
• CSD and WCSEB
• Knowledge and experience of Infrastructure procurement legislation and various training materials
• Ability to conduct training on infrastructure procurement and related matters and the ability to analyse and respond to queries emanating from training sessions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent managerial and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working with infrastructure related legislation.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Finance instructions, Provincial and Treasury regulations, CIDB legislation, Infrastructure delegations and AOS and all applicable infrastructure procurement legislation Knowledge of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000 (PPPFA).