Active Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure sound internal control systems/practices.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience an internal control working environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure proper governance, losses and fraud management services; Render assurance services; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Departmental internal control systems, functions, processes and procedures; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of an Anti-fraud Strategic Plan for departmental fraud management; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of a Fraud Implementation and Operational Plan; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of Departmental Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of a departmental Corporate Governance Implementation Plan; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended (establishing norms and standards related to Integrity, Ethics, Conduct and Anti-Corruption in the Public Service); Public Service Regulations, 2016 (Chapter 2 related to Conduct, Financial Disclosure, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Management); Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions (promote the objective of good financial management in order to maximize service delivery through the effective and efficient use of limited resources); Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (provides for measures to prevent and combat corrupt activities); Protected Disclosure Act, 2000 (promotes disclosure of unethical conduct that could potentially lead to corruption); Determination and Financial Disclosure Framework issued by DPSA; Directive on Other Remunerative Work Outside the employee’s employment in the relevant department issued by the Minister for Public Service and Administration; Western Cape Mobility Department’s Policy and Standard Operating Procedures for the Declaration and Acceptance of Gifts by Employees; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Presentation; Interpretation; Observation; Planning; Organising; Monitoring; Decision-making; Results and Quality Management; Problem-solving; Writing and Reporting; Analytical; Innovation; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from the office.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of citizens by coordinating the provision of support to municipalities, including financial and monitoring compliance with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act, and Municipal Staff Regulations and providing support as required This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in a local government or related working environment; A valid code driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
• Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic Management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Provide support to improve municipal service delivery; Monitor compliance with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act; and Municipal Staff Regulations, Coordinate support and training interventions and provide logistical support in aid thereof; Manage the Local Government Grant Committee; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices relating to this portfolio; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development,  and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Performance Management. Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Accounting Finance and Audit; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of citizens by managing the directorate District and Local Performance Monitoring and an integrated municipal monitoring system that informs municipal support within the province. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Monitoring and Evaluation or Public Management or related; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in a monitoring and evaluation or related environment; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
• Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

• Course or experience in Developmental Local Government, Monitoring and Evaluation or Municipal Strategic Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Review and maintain a framework for monitoring all aspects of municipal performance; Manage the process of collection and collation of data; Monitor and evaluate implementation of municipal performance monitoring systems; Assess and analyse data from municipalities to inform support to municipalities; Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding performance monitoring of municipalities; Manage the national and provincial municipal excellence awards processes and provide input to the national processes; Provide direction to the components strategic management and give input to the Chief Directorate's strategic planning processes including Municipal ICT and GIS capability; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices relating to this portfolio; Constitutional, Institutional and Development circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; Monitoring and Evaluation legislation, guiding manuals and frameworks; Strategic Management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Policy formation; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Ability to communicate at all levels and across sectors using various media, stakeholder engagement and to build and maintain working partnerships.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure,  Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would  make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by managing the overall planning, execution and monitoring of  projects executed and managed by the Economic Hub chief directorate ensuring compliance to the regulatory framework and contributing to value for money projects. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate qualification at NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
• Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

• Legal background and property development experience; Extensive experience in project management and contract management; Appropriate experience in human settlement development and mixed use developments.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic Capability and Leadership will entail the following: Change Management practices; Translating the vision of the organization into goals; Developing and implementing strategies; Align programmes and operational support; Participate in the strategic planning processes; Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation; Evaluate the performance of the directorate; Initiate, support and champion organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments; Programme and Project Management; Manage the planning and implementation of Public Private Partnership projects; Provide feedback to Senior Management with respect to the relevant stages of the project; Appoint and manage service providers and transactional advisors; Ensure agreements are properly enforced in terms of the relevant regulations; Ensure an efficient and effective oversight and management of all financial aspects and resources; People Management and empowerment.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and processes relating to this portfolio which includes: Spatial Planning and Land-Use Management Act(SPLUMA), Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Affordable Housing Proven knowledge and understanding of the following: Management principles; Empowerment; Capacity Building; Community facilitation;Service delivery innovation Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent networking and network formation skills;  Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Technical proficiency. Personal Attributes: A highly developed interpretive and conceptualisation / formulation ability; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances; The ability to persuade and influence; The ability to deal with a wide variety of external and internal clients.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering Civil and Structural or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services; Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and review and or produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making;  Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render technical services; Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and review and or produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making;  Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering Mechanical or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services; Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and review and or produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management knowledge and experience: Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making;  Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrustructure has an opportunity for an individual to conceptualise form and space in the development of architectural plans and designs, perform and manage architectural work and provide strategic direction in the process.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Degree in Architecture (or relevant qualification) as recognised by SACAP; A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience; A valid driving licence; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Professional Architect.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Architectural design and analysis effectiveness will entail the following: Perform final review and approvals or audits on architectural designs according to design principles or theory; Co-ordinate design efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Maintaining architectural operational effectiveness; Manage the execution of architectural strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set architectural standards, specifications and service levels according to organizational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor and maintain efficiencies according to organizational goals to direct or redirect architectural services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Financial Management will entail the following: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the budgeted MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services; Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organizational needs and objectives; Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Governance will entail the following: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements; Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks; Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals. People Management will entail the following: Manage the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of architectural services according to organisational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates' key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct the deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Programme and project management; Architectural legal and operational compliance; Architectural operational communication; Process knowledge and skills;  Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Architectural principles; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Professional judgment' Generic: 'Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management Conflict management Negotiation skills Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; People Management;  Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to assist in design and execute the architect’s conceptual designs.

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 post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and experience in the following: Project management; Architectural planning; Research and development; Computer-aided architectural applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgement; Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide an administrative support service to the Senior Manager and Component. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 1 - 2 years post Matric Certificate (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering administrative support services; Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse 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: Principles and processes for providing customer and personal service; Quality control; Technical knowledge; Information management; Public administration; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Applied Strategic Thinking; Creative Thinking; Decision Making; Problem Analysis; Technical Proficiency; Problem-solving & Decision-making; Planning & Organising; Citizen Focus & Responsiveness.