Active Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to influence road user behaviour by conducting road safety education and awareness interventions in the West Coast Region..

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project Management and Social Science; A minimum of 3 years experience at supervisory level in a road safety management working environment or related fields; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Oversee the planning of road safety education and awareness interventions in the West Coast Region; Ensure that the road safety targets are reached in the West Coast Region to enhance road safety and service delivery; Accounting for progress and performance; Competent asset stewardship; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Provisioning of traffic safety education; Planning and execution of road safety interventions; Creation of awareness and inform road users of traffic safety projects and road safety issues; Marketing of heavy-duty driver training assistance; Monitoring of services rendered by driver training schools; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Planning; Organising; Analytical; Report-writing; Presentation; Inter-personal; Problem-solving; Supervisory; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Cape Metropole District Manager and Senior Agricultural Advisor. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); 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    

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification; Relevant experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Updating the registers and statistics; Handling routine enquires; Make photocopies and receive or send e-mails/facsimile; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required; Keep and maintain the filing system for projects in the sub-directorate; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the income and outgoing document register of the component; Provide secretariate assistance and logistical support with stakeholder engagements; Provide clerical support with the compiliation of training plans. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of effective records management system; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Interpersonal, organising and human relation skills; Ability to accept accountability and responsibility; Ability to work independently and unsupervised. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Little Karoo District  Manager and Senior Agricultural Advisor. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); 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    

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification; Relevant experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Updating the registers and statistics; Handling routine enquires; Make photocopies and receive or send e-mails/facsimile; Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required; Keep and maintain the filing system for projects in the sub-directorate; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the income and outgoing document register of the component; Provide secretariate assistance and logistical support with stakeholder engagements; Provide clerical support with the compilation of training plans. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of effective records management system; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Interpersonal, organising and human relation skills; Ability to accept accountability and responsibility; Ability to work independently and unsupervised. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage departmental assets.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Accounting/ Supply Chain Management/ Commerce; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Finance/ Supply Chain Management/ Accounting/ Auditing. 

Recommendation    

• Relevant accounting experience and working knowledge of SCOA; 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Implement the asset management system, including the establishment and implementation of the Asset Management Unit and Departmental policies and procedures; Develop and maintain the strategic and annual asset management plans aligned with the departmental strategy and budget, and in consultation with Public Works where applicable; Develop and maintain asset registers, including acquisitions, maintenance management, transfers and valuations; Develop asset needs assessment, acquisition management, operational and disposal plan and execute the asset verification, investigate and report on variances, make necessary recommendations to resolve discrepancies and update the asset register; Develop, implement and manage mechanisms to safeguard assets, prepare monthly reconciliation with supporting schedules for the asset registers to the relevant accounting records and resolve uncleared items; Prepare a business plan for the lifecycle of assets including an analysis of pricing options using lifecycle costs as well as recommendations on the most appropriate asset solution; Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory, and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals; Determine and communicate financial requirements to execute assigned deliverables; Human Resource Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Accounting; SCOA; PFMA; Logistical Information System (LOGIS); Asset Management; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Problem-solving and Decision-making.

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Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render support with the management and review of financial accounting services in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies, procedures and processes.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment; Working knowledge of general information support systems such as PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS or similar systems.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the claims recoverable and payables; Manage the clearance of balances in the assets and liabilities account and the adjustment journals for the Department; Manage the provision of asset and liability information for monthly; IYM reporting/financial statement reporting; Authorising claim payments; Authorising all receipts; Ensure that all cashier functions and duties are done; Manage and clear all suspense accounts in cash management section; Reconcile and clear all bank interfaces and exceptions; Manage and checking of daily cashflow; Checking and authorising revenue payment; Confirmation of payments over 1 million banking detail; Clear funds account and compiling confirmation of funds to Provincial Treasury; Manage, oversee and or authorise banking reconciliation monthly; Render support with the authorising of BAS journals; Render support with the reconciliations of licenses, permits, registration and penalty fees; Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information; Perform supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; General information support systems such as PERSAL, LOGIS and BAS; State accountant duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning and organising; Problem-solving; Report-writing; Record Keeping; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sports, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render supply chain management (SCM) clerical services.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Public Management or Supply Chain Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Supply Chain Management environment; 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    

• Ensure the following: Quality check compliance to all requisitions for Programme 3 in accordance with the checklist; Report on acquisition status to line functions (via e-mail); Signed lease agreements for all the photocopy machines used by the Department; Billing/invoicing in accordance with usage of the copy machines; Payment of the copy machines; Check and verify invoice for processing; Approve specification on the electronic purchasing system; Check and verify compliance of service providers; Variation register; Contract Management; Performance Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial Management; Public Finance Management; Supply Chain Management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render human resource and general administration of the component.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years experience in Human resource and general administration.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge of PERSAL or similar system.

Key Performance Areas    

• Management and administration of HR and general administration; People management; Monitor Human Resource matters; Monitor general administrative and other support services; Manage health and safety matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial Management and Supply Chain management Services and registry duties; Human Resource Management including Recruitment and selection process; Budget management; Procedures in terms of the working environment; Filing of HR documents; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Human Resource Planning; Finance and Audit; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to deal with sensitive matters.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to maintain and update the central database of bibliographic records ensuring availability and retrievability by the end users.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Library Science/Information Sciences; A minimum of 1 year experience in online cataloguing and classification.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Cataloguing and classification of new library materials; Quality control of the Library Information Management System database; Answering cataloguing queries and assist with general office administration; Checking the cataloguing and classification of new library materials.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Collection Development; Library and Information science; Prescripts and legislation; Library Procedures and Processes; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal and information interpretation; Document writing; Good presentation and organising; Online searching; Online cataloguing; Problem solving ability; The ability to work within teams and perform under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to build library stock through the selection and acquisition of suitable library materials, promote their use, and maintain a central bibliographic database. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Library Science/Information Sciences; A minimum of 1 year experience in collection development and evaluation of library material.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Cataloguing experience using AACR2 or RDA;  Afrikaans literature and Afrikaans publishing industry; Electronic resources collection development.

Key Performance Areas    

• Evaluation of library material; Creation of bibliographic records; Collection development; Promotion of library material.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Book knowledge; Library selection procedures; Library Information Management System; MARC21; Budgeting; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Attention to detail; High level reading ability; Planning and organisational; Time management; Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for four (4) competent individuals to provide support in the implementation and monitoring of leagues and clubs. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 1 year experience in sport administration and club development; 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    

• Maintain records of registered and supported leagues and clubs; Data collection; Provide support to federations that are in the Club Development Programme; Monitoring and reporting monthly and quarterly.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Procurement processes (SCM); Club Development programme; Information management; Sport Federations and Sport Councils; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Interpersonal; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.