Active Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to assist in rendering service with regard to monitoring, compliance and performance management. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years experience in a Supply Chain Management/Finance/Audit environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Identify training needs for internal stakeholders, actively and regularly through the performance management system. Compliance assessments and skills audit; Arrange best practice training in the SCM sphere for all SCM practitioners/officals in accordance with national minimum training requirements and all relevant prescripts, conducting market research and evaluate and assess the quality of learning programmes; Arrange and monitor all logistical arrangements for training interventions, various stakeholder engagements, contractor information sessions and general office support; Reporting on training contracts in place,(including recommending timely replacements, renewals, extensions and cancellation of contracts),compile and prepare reconciliation of invoices, and keeping records; Schedule engagements with and provide general feedback to supervisors and trainees on needs, outcomes and certificates; Coordinate, organise and implement informal training and awareness sessions for external stakeholders.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements pertaining to training and supply chain management; Customer orientated; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; quality control; Information management and public administration; Skills needed: Planning and organising; problem-solving and decision-making; Project management; Stakeholder engagement; Communication and information management; Team membership; public speaking and traveling within the Western Cape continuous improvement;  Diversity management and applying technology; Citizen focus and responsiveness and citezen service orientation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infratructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Develop tender specifications; Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice; Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards; Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice; Supervise the engineering work and processes; Administer performance management and development; Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

• Technical knowledge as follows: Programme and Project Management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of public sector procurement; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking; Generic: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical skills; Creativity; Self-management; Financial Management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; People Management; Change Management; Innovation; Willingness to travel on a regular basis; Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the effective management of the education programme to promote the best interest and rights of residents at the facilities. This position is  located in Secure Care Centre and appointment is made in terms of the Public Service Act.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (or higher qualification) in Education; Registration with SACE; A minimum of 5 years experience as an Educator.

Recommendation    

• Experience as a manager in the Education sector.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure effective implementation of educational programmes at facilities in accordance to curriculum requirements and departmental legislation; Ensure safety and disciplinary measures within the education environment; People management and development; Effective operational planning and execution.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Public Service procedure; People Management Practices; Employee relations; Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.Skillsneeded: Planning; Presentation and facilitation; Communication (Written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; People management and empowerment; Information and Knowledge Management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to collect data and analyse user requirements and to prepare and implement an annual procurement plan. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience within Supply Chain Management/ Finance/Economics environment/ Business analytics and/or data analytics; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist in the compilation of the procurement plan aligned to the strategic plan, goals, and budget, compliant with the applicable legislative requirements; Execute the process for reviewing expenditures, setting and approving forecasting assumptions; and for providing direction for developing demand forecasts across strategic sourcing and non-strategic sourcing items by utilising various tools and technologies to inform future need, trends and forecasting; Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy per strategic commodity using statistics, payment data, planning data, tools, templates, forms and generate informative management responses; Manage the data from the available supplier databases and utilize the information to inform reporting and data visualisation; Oversee, coordinate and advise on the process of drafting specification/terms of reference and special conditions of contract are in accordance with legislation and best practices; Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals; Manage information by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations by utilising technical and data analysis, reporting and project management to inform strategic decsions; Produce reports, enhance service delivery, support transparency, support integration / collaboration across departments government spheres and within the external market, within SCM and Branches; Management of staff, Progressive discipline, SPMS. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards;Project Management; Principles and processes for providing customer services which Include customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Skills needed: Verbal and written communication; Problem-solving; Planning and Organising; Managing Interpersonal Conflict; Diversity Management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation    

• A valid code B driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas  

• Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees: Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Report writing; Presentation and facilitation; Analytical and problem-solving; Client orientation and customer focus.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to assist project leaders with the design and execution of projects for the Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as recognised by The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP); A minimum of three years’ experience as a Senior Architectural Technologist; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Undertake project management including planning, documentation and supervision on written instruction from supervisor; Assist professional and technical staff in Chief Directorate General Infrastructure by compiling project documentation; Assist with supply chain processes; Maintaining up to date as-built documentation of completed projects as well as maintaining up to date building layouts and technical documentation; Research and professional development.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and experience in the following: Architectural planning, producing construction documentation and administration of JBCC and NEC contracts; Making models or 3D representations; Measuring-up & producing as-built documentation; Legal compliance with various acts including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, National Building Regulations and its implementation via the South African National Standards; Skills needed: Project Management; Financial management; Organisation and teamwork; Proven computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and AutoCAD; Verbal and written communication.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Construction Project Manager to manage and oversee all aspects of the projects in support of the management of capital and technical projects in the Western Cape. 

Minimum Requirements    

• National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience; BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience; Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Construction Project Manager; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a Construction Project Manager: Project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology; Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements subject to the approval of the Project Manager; Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities; Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope; Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards to minimize risk on projects; Project accounting and financial management: Report project progress to Construction Project Manager; Manage project budget and resources in consultation with Construction Project Manager; Office administration: Provide inputs to Construction Project Manager with tender administration; Liaise and interact with service providers, client, and management under the guidance of the Project Manager; Contribute to the human resources and related activities; Maintain the record management system and the architectural library; Utilize resources allocated effectively; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature on new developments on project management methodologies; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on project management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Project principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Cha

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to rendering of an effective Tourist Guide information desk/ reception desk service on a full-time basis, attend to in-person, telephonic and e-mail enquiries, process registration applications of Tourist Guides and provide administration assistance to the unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in the following: Customer service /PRO; Tourist Guiding industry and Reception duties.

Key Performance Areas    

• Frontline Tourist Guide service; Reception duties; Telephonist duties; Process registration applications of Tourist Guides; General Office Administration and secretarial support; Ensure an accurate filing system is kept.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Tourism and or Regulatory environment; Basic knowledge of records management; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc); Communication (written and verbal); Attention to detail; Client-orientated personality; Independent thinker; Well organized; Ability in the following: To work independently and as part of a team; To work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Chief Direcor: Agricultural Producer Support and Development. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support services to management/ senior management. 

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Director; Renders administrative support services; Provide support to the Chief Director regarding meetings and events; Supports the Chief Director with the administration of the Chief Director's budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application there-of is properly understood.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations/policies/prescripts and procedures; Office Administration; Database Management; Information and Records Management; Procurement processes; Financial administration; Functioning, systems and processes of government. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Client liaison and networking; Report writing; Research; Problem solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people; Ability to act with text and discretion; Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to Senior Management. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in working with systems, data and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render administrative support services; Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings;Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budge; Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Record management systems; Procurement of goods and services; Relevant software packages (advanced); Skills needed: Computer Literacy (MS office); Strong communication (written and verbal); Run and maintain a record management system; Communicate effectively (written and verbally); Work under pressure; Make sound judgments; Do basic research; Analyse documents and situations.