Active Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure Inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints, identification of new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs and the management of the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; 
• or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the building environment; 
• or Registration as an Engineering Technician; 
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience; 
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing building by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and followed-up; 
• Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance; 
• Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled and is compliant to prescripts; 
• Manage the activities of contractors and consultants; 
• Gather and submit information in terms of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP); Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.

Competencies
Knowledge and experience of the following: 

• Preparation of tender documentation and specifications, Adjudicate tenders, plans and working drawings; 
• Interpretation of Bills of Quantities; 
• Skills needed: 
• Written and verbal communication; Good interpersonal relations; 
• Proven computer literacy MS Office (Excel and Word); 
• technical experience of built environment trades and disciplines; 
• familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health Safety Act and relevant regulations.

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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 oversee, facilitate and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B=Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in the museum/heritage sector environment.

Recommendation

• 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

Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics;
• Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history;
• Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums;
• Project planning and management, including financial management;
• Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele.

Skills in the following:

• Ability to motivate own ideas and approaches;
• Ability to breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions;
• Ability to listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others;
• Ability to manage conflict; Ability to communicate (verbally or in writing) with ease and confidence;
• Ability to speak in public and make presentations to large or small groups;
• Ability to review and critique research reports;
• Ability to critique exhibition guides; Ability to comprehend complex ideas, theories to concepts by analysing copious information; from desperate sources.

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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 assist with the delivery of a dynamic service to the public to fulfill the mission and purpose of the Bartolomeu Dias Museum. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in public administration/financial management/stakeholder management with supervisory experience; A minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

• 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

• Operational Management; Human Resoucre management; Office Adiministration; Administrative Support and Coordination. 

Competencies
Knowledge of the following:

• Strategic planning; Human Resource Management and Labour Relations; Budget planning; Meeting procedures.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skill (written and verbal);
• Problem solving; Ability to write effective reports; 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 collect data and analyse user requirements and to prepare and implement an annual procurement plan. 

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in finance, supply chain management, accounting or auditing.

Recommendation

• Accounting experience; Working knowledge of Standard Charts of Accounts; 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

• Assist in the compilation of the procurement plan that clearly defines the preferential procurement goals, aligned to the strategic plan and budget, compliant with the applicable legislative requirements, and taking cognisance of:
• The needs assessment, the availability of funds and the market assessment and industry analysis;
• 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;
• Develop and implement a strategic sourcing strategy per strategic commodity;
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements;
• Project management skills;
• Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Job Purpose

• Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Director: Transport Administration and Licensing. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. 

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 experience in rendering a support service to management/ senior management.

Key Performance Areas

• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Director;
• Renders administrative support services;
• Provides support to Director regarding meetings;
• Supports the Director with the administration of the Director’s budget;
• Studies 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;
• Office Administration; Database Management;
• Information and Records Management; Procurement processes;
• Basic financial administration; Understand the functioning, systems and processes of government;
• General information support systems such as BAS and MYTRACK.

Skills in the following:

• Language; Computer Literacy; Sound Organisational;
• Good People; Written Communication; Client Liaison and Networking; Report Writing; Research; Problem Solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability;
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation. 

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Job Purpose

• The Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide training to all provincial users of the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), as well as to supervise and coordinate the activities of the division responsible for the auditing of transactions performed by internal NaTIS users and to perform duties of user acceptance testing.
• This individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines and willingness to regularly travel away from the office.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 3 years relevant NaTIS and administrative experience;
• A valid code B or higher driving license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. 

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise and coordinate the activities relating to NaTIS training;
• Facilitate training for NaTIS users in the Western Cape;
• Supervise all the activities relating to the auditing of NaTIS transactions and other key tasks performed by internal NaTIS users; Supervisory functions. 

Competencies
Knowledge of the following:

• National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000;
• National and Provincial NaTIS Security Policy;
• National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Skills in the following: Numeracy;
• Computer Literacy; Language skills;
• Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic,
• Financial and Statistical Analysis; Presentation; Legal Administration.

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Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for two qualified and competent individuals to oversee the outsourced repairs and maintenance activities for a fleet of 6000 vehicles allocated to Client institutions across the Western Cape Province. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a technical field, e.g. NTC 3;  A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the Motor Industry Trade or Fleet Management environment with management experience; A valid code C (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

• Qualified Motor Mechanic or Panel beater; Experience in the following: Government and/or other motor transport fleet agencies; RMI/SAMBRA (or equivalent) grading systems; Audatex/Abuntex system performing cost analyses.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the daily operations of fleet repairs and maintenance with regards to quotes management, authorizations, invoice management and in-process scanning of R&M documentation;
• Review R&M requests for mechanical repairs, crash repairs, annual and kilometer servicing, maintenance, tire replacement, vehicle glass, auto electrical, tow ins and approve, reject or recommend requests to manager for approval; Plan and oversee daily, quarterly, bi-annual and annual inspection of the GMT fleet;
• Oversee the repair process of vehicles booked in at GMT or at merchants/dealerships and coordinate requests for quotes (RFQ), audatex reports and auctioneers valuation;
• Negotiate warranty claims, repetitive work, fleet discounts on parts and labour with Vehicle Related Suppliers (i.e.Vehicle Dealerships, Panel Beater firms, etc.) for quality control purposes and to verify repair work;
• Monitor and investigate vehicles failing to meet GMT quality assurance standards, find solutions and recommend corrective actions;
• Review GMT work distribution to Vehicle Related Suppliers; Review recommendations from Technical Assistants where vehicle quotes for repairs exceed the value of the vehicle or reached their economic life cycle and approve the use of parts or withdrawal from service;
• Review and recommend TV6/28 vehicle condition; Assessments to dispose of vehicles via online auctions;
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems of internal control and financial management to ensure compliance with governance prescripts;
• Provide training and guidance to R&M Technical Assistants, Drivers, and Technical Aids to drive with accountability to achieve organisational service standards;
• Detecting and preventing vehicle maintenance and repair fraud as well as institute recoverable cost claims against Client Institutions for non-compliance of fleet maintenance and repair prescripts.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following:

• BBB-EE Act; Fleet Management Systems;  
• Technical knowledge with regard to the repair, maintenance, panel beating and spray painting of vehicles;
• Office administration;
• Client Liaison Management.

Skills needed:

• Good planning and organising;
• Problem solving; Negotiation;
• Conflict resolution;
• Communication (Written and verbal); Computer literacy.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines (i.e. vehicle downtime management).