Assessment Centre Coordinator: Provincial Assessment Center, Ref No. DOTP 115/2026

Overview The Western Cape Department of the Premier plays a leading role in envisioning and implementing the strategic path of the Western Cape Government, while working to ensure accessible, quality and people-centric services across the province. The role and mandate of the Department is to enable - equip VIPs and departments to deliver, including governance towards service delivery for maximum citizen impact; guide - foster learning, innovation, culture change, collaboration, adaptation, integration of service delivery and citizen-centricity; and direct - drive the implementation, monitoring and review of the Provincial Strategic Plan and ensure accountability through leadership structures. Minimum Requirements 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) at NQF 6. A minimum of 1 year of appropriate experience in a human resource/OD or assessment-related environment. Key Performance Areas Provide general administrative and operational support to the PAC; Scheduling and stakeholder coordination for client related engagements or project related sessions; Correspondence and document management (non-assessment specific): Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence; PAC administrative processes and workflow support: Contribute to the development, enhancement and implementation of PAC administrative processes (e.g. booking flows, candidate confirmations, equipment checklists); Guide and support users in adhering to updated administrative processes; Arrange travel logistics as needed (GG vehicles, accommodation, flights, advances, etc.); Coordinate end-to-end competency assessment logistics; End-to-end assessment logistics to support assessment related sessions and engagements; PAC team availability and resource alignment; Manage PAC information systems, databases and records; Provide inputs into the development and enhancement of PAC information systems, databases and digital record structures; Conduct routine quality assurance checks on captured information to ensure data accuracy, completeness and integrity; Collate and analyse basic statistics for internal and external reporting requirements (e.g. monthly dashboards, operational summaries); Sensitise relevant stakeholders to reporting due dates and data-submission (e.g. monthly dashboards, quarterly updates); Provide financial and SCM administration for PAC; Procurement and Sourcing Support Support the procurement of PAC tools, materials and assessment-related services in accordance with SCM prescripts; Financial Administration and Payments; Contract and Supplier Administration; Stock, Asset, and Resource Control Supervise PAC administrative staff and workflow; Participate in the recruitment and selection of employees; Motivate train and guide employees; Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees; Monitor information capacity building; Promote sound labour relations; Maintain discipline; Give direction to and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the component under his / her command; Allocate duties to employees, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Broad range of test batteries and psychological assessments; Health Professions Act, 1974; Competency Assessment Policy; Office administration and management; Basic Accounting System; LOGIS Procurement System; Contract management; Registry and archives legislation Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Attention to detail (accuracy); Computer literacy and proficiency in using software such as MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook); Coordination and prioritising; Good written and verbal communication; Interpersonal and relationship-building; Problem solving; Submission writing; Time Management; Leading and Supervising; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Following Instructions and Procedures; Adhering to Principles and Values; Writing and Reporting; Working with People; Deciding and Initiating Action; Achieving Personal Goals and Objectives. Remuneration R 338 106 - R 398 277 per annum (Salary level 7) Note on remuneration: In addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.