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Department of Cooperative Governance: Apply For Wage Administrator Vacancy 2025

Job Overview

The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCOG) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Wage Administrator Vacancy in Pretoria. This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in payroll management, wage administration, and data processing.

Position Details

  • Job Title: Wage Administrator
  • Department: Department of Cooperative Governance
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Job Type: Permanent (Subject to probation)
  • Salary: R228,321 per annum (Level 05)
  • Reference Number: DCOG-WA
  • Centre: Pretoria
  • Closing Date:19 September 2025

The successful candidate will be appointed on a 12-month probation period and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
  • No previous experience required
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word

Knowledge & Skills Required

Generic Competencies:

  • Quality of work
  • Initiative and reliability
  • Interpersonal relations and teamwork
  • Planning and execution
  • Verbal and written communication

Technical Competencies:

  • Data management administration
  • EPWP/CWP MIS
  • Public Finance Management Act
  • Payroll system management

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Verify personal information of all new CWP participants and amendments for completeness and authenticity
  • Confirm correctness of payment information and submit for second-level approval
  • Liaise with site management staff on outstanding or incorrect personal and payment information
  • Follow up on payments, resolve rejections, and resubmit as required
  • Administer wage payment queries and deactivate ineligible or ghost participants

This Wage Administrator Vacancy provides a practical learning environment for candidates to gain experience in payroll and wage management. The role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payments while supporting the overall administration of the Community Work Programme (CWP). Candidates will develop key administrative and technical skills, making this Wage Administrator Vacancy a valuable opportunity for career growth.

Important Notes

  • Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:
  • Only the new Z83 application form is accepted.
  • Applications must include a comprehensive CV and supporting documents
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo technical exercises and competency assessments
  • Appointment is subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal, credit, citizenship, and educational verification
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only
  • People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Submit your completed Z83 form, CV, and supporting documents to:

Email: Recruitment04@cogta.gov.za

download Form Here Z83 form editable OR Z83 form

Enquiries:

  • Ms Tshepo Motau
  • Tel: 079 690 7830

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