Senior Administrative Officer: Ecd

Directorate: Early Childhood Development (3-Year Contract) Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Cape Town Salary: R413 001 per annum Reference: 333 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 structures. Contributing to the continuous improvement of training and support approaches based on user feedback and operational needs. ENQUIRIES Ms R Leukes Tel No: (021) 833 8478 HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted by using the following URL https://www.westerncape.gov.za/education via Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The applicants are advised to read the foreword available on the WCED website before applying for the post/s. NOTE Applications must be made via the department’s on-line E-Recruitment system. The on-line system will automatically generate a Curriculum Vitae; applicants are therefore required to ensure that their profiles are fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. All applicants must be SA Citizens/Permanent Residents or Non-SA Citizens with a valid work permit. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and competency assessments at a time, date and place as determined by Western Cape Education Department (WCED). The Department reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening, and appointment is subject to positive security clearance outcome. Applicants must declare any/pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered post the interview the application will not be considered for the post and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant post-school qualification in Information Systems, Education, Data Analysis, Public Administration, or a 192 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 officials and ECD service providers. Willingness to travel within the province and provide on-site support to users is essential.