Senior Administrative Officer: Ecd:

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary

R413 001 per annum

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

333

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 333.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or a 193 related field. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, online systems, and data entry platforms, as well as practical experience using information systems or databases. Candidates should have experience in system rollout support, training facilitation, or user support, preferably within the education or Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector. Intermediate data analysis and reporting skills are required, including the ability to identify data quality issues, trends, and gaps. Applicants must have strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to district offici

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the effective rollout, adoption, and day-to-day use of the eCares system across districts and ECD service providers. Key responsibilities include Providing first-line user support to district officials and ECD centres on system usage, data capture, document uploads, enrolment updates, and troubleshooting. Delivering hands-on training and coaching to users to strengthen system adoption and improve data quality. Supporting data management, verification, and maintenance, ensuring accurate and timely submission of ECD information. Conducting basic data analysis and reporting to support operational decision-making and funding processes. Escalating unresolved technical or system issues to provincial or national support structures where required. Promoting a culture of data use, learning, and accountability within district ECD structur

Enquiries

Ms R Leukes Tel No: (021) 833 8478

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 34 of 2026.