Active Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

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

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification ); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in Accounting/ Auditing/Finance or Supply Chain 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    

• Implement the asset management system, including the establishment and implantation 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 mechanism 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 goal.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Accounting; SCOA; PFMA; LOGIS; Asset management; Skills needed: Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Analytical, planning and organising skills; Reliable, self-disciplined and dedicated.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Local Government Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and implement the management accounting systems and procedures. Assist to effectively utilise state funds by means of planning of financial resources and to manage, co-ordinate and maintain revenue and expenditure control for the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Management Accounting.  

Recommendation    

• Supervisory experience within a management accounting 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the budget preparation process; Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the financial supporting information for planning purposes; Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes for financial year; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and operational advice; Supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Intermediary computer competency; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Transversal public sector accounting systems; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Public finance, human resources and management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Have ability to function under pressure; Accuracy; Ability to interpret, apply and comment on policies and legislation; Planning and organising; 
• Numeracy skills; Be able to solve financial problems; Problem Solving; 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) competent and suitably qualified individuals to render technical execution of research trials for the development of new technology and the adaptation of existing technology aimed at improving farming efficiency in soil plant water interaction. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma in Soil Science or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the appropriate field of practice; 3 years post qualification technical scientific experience; A valid driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• Experience in soil science research; Experience with soils in small grain crops and systems of the Western Cape. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical assistance in research projects for the development of more efficient farming practices; Administer the creation/adaptation/maintenance of the necessary infrastructure in accordance with the project plan; Perform all administrative and related functions; Render advice and disseminate technical information to applicable role players; Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Major small grain crops in the Western Cape; Soils in the Western Cape, climate smart agriculture; Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements; Technical scientific inputs needed for research trials in the field; Farm work related to research; Technical planning skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Communication (written and vertbal) skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government seeks to employ a qualified and competent individual to promote sound labour relations, manage the capacity building of officials in respect of employment law and develop employee relations guidelines applicable to people management in the Public Service.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) In Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law; A minimum of 3 years experience as a labour relations officer or similar field.

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    

• Manage and facilitate capacity building among employees in respect of employee relations matters; Do research on employment law and develop guidelines for WCG; Draft appeals submissions/recommendations; Draft reinstatement applications; Manage the appeal/training database and compile statistics monthly, quarterly and annually when required; Render labour law advisory service to employees on training enquiries, misconduct and grievance procedures; Provide inputs on policy review or development.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Human Resource Management processes.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ; Planning and execution; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to manage the training process as well as facilitating.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to facilitate and coordinate change capacity, leadership and culture initiatives.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; 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    

• Project Management, Facilitation Skills, Culture intervention skills, Change Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Determine, oversee and facilitate individual, team and group interventions for effective organisation culture change, including Change Navigation and Values-Alignment interventions; Diagnose organisational issues and facilitate appropriate behavioural change interventions; Oversee and execute the provision of leadership development and improvement initiatives; Provide project management and administration support; Manage People (management performance, benefits, labour relations, recruitment, selection and placement).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts; Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information; Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation; Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    

• Local Government, Western Cape Government has an oportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and implement the management accounting systems and procedures. Assist to effectively utilise state funds by means of planning of financial resources and to manage, co-ordinate and maintain revenue and expenditure control for the department. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

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 assistance with the compilation of the budget; Provide assistance with the monitoring of revenue and expenditure; Reporting: Coordinate, review, analyse and quality assure the management accounting reporting processes; Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and operational advice. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Have a strong financial background specifically in public sector finance; Intermediary computer competency; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. (essential) Transversal public sector accounting systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Have ability to function under pressure; Accuracy; Ability to interpret, apply and comment on policies and legislation; Planning and organising; Numeracy skills; Be able to solve financial problems; Problem Solving. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape has an opportunity for a competent individual to render an effective and efficient administrative support service with regard to GG transport within the Department of Local Government. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate 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    

• Appropriate administrative and record keeping experience; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work irregular hours when required. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure proper maintenance of GG vehicles; Ensure proper inspection of GG and parking area; Responsible for issuing and receiving of GGs (including hiring); Investigate misuse cases and compile reports; General GG administration (license, odometer recording, payments of invoices, checking of logbooks, allocation of traffic violations); Administer GG accident and Losses; Conduct information sessions with staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Transport management policies and procedures; Understanding the PFMA. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Planning and Organising skills; Presentation skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist and provide general administrative support, financial and supply chain management support and contribute to the maintenance of records management and human resource processes within the Sub-Directorate: Records Management.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year administrative experience. 

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge of relevant systems; Supply chain management experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide administrative support to the Sub Directorate RM; Provide financial management Support to Sub Directorate RM; Provide assistance with supply chain management duties; Maintain the management of human resources; Maintain relevant registers.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of processing payments; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Good client relations; Concern for others; Reliable; Self-Management; Ability to work in a team

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the units in administration, secretarial and budget related tasks.

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 minimum of 3 years relevant experience in office administration and rendering support to Senior Manager; 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    

• Willigness to work irregular hours and travel if and when needed.

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering administrative support services; Provides secretarial/receptionist service to the manager; 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.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Relevant software packages; Basic financial administration.

Skills needed:

• Interpersonal relations; Written and verbal communication; Customer Service Orientation; Team player / membership; Ability to work effectively in a dynamic office; Ability to work in a highly pressured environment; Ability to liaise with diverse people; Attention to detail.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to facilitate and coordinate change capacity, leadership and culture initiatives.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; 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    

• Project Management, Facilitation Skills, Culture intervention skills, Change Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Determine, oversee and facilitate individual, team and group interventions for effective organisation culture change, including Change Navigation and Values-Alignment interventions; Diagnose organisational issues and facilitate appropriate behavioural change interventions; Oversee and execute the provision of leadership development and improvement initiatives; Provide project management and administration support; Manage People (management performance, benefits, labour relations, recruitment, selection and placement).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts; Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information; Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation; Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.