Available Openings at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Applicants are required to be in possession of at least one of the following:
• Grade 10 report and 6 months’ voluntary duties with a Surf Lifesaving Club and/ or have worked one season as a temporary/ seasonal Beach Lifeguard or;
• A qualification equivalent to a grade 10 and 6 months’ voluntary duties with a Surf Lifesaving Club and / or have worked one season as a temporary / seasonal Beach Lifeguard or;
• A minimum of 5 years lifesaving experience while in possession of a Lifeguard Award with valid annual retests
• Valid Surf Lifeguard Award, Rescue Swimmer Award or equivalent with current annual retest
• Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/ or pending sentencing cases
• Drug free
• Valid Level 2 First Aid certificate
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory drug testing
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo compulsory competency assessments
• A valid Code A motorcycle licence or Code EB driver’s licence would be an advantage

Key Performance Areas

Job Purpose:

• Performing lifeguarding duties as part of a team at a designated beach or tidal pool.

Key tasks include:

• Lifeguarding duties, including the following:
• Conducting and assisting with rescues
• Rendering first aid
• Following stipulated procedures relating to tower / radio / lookout lifeguard, support lifeguard and patrol lifeguard
• Completing incident report sheets and performing other administrative functions

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• Diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health.
• Current registration with SANC.
• 3 Years’ Experience in TB/HIV/STI programme.
• Experience in an ARV programme will be advantageous.
• Valid code EB drivers licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Planning, co-ordinating and implementing TB/HIV/AIDS/STI programmes.
• Communicate the TB/HIV/AIDS/ STI plans to internal and external stakeholders
• Participating in the training and development of self and others in the TB/HIV/AIDS/STI field.
• Applying administrative procedures with regard to TB/HIV/AIDS/STI programme.
• Monitoring, evaluating and analyse the TB/HIV/AIDS/STI

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience including functional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of design, analysis and review of multi- disciplinary infrastructure and building projects, coordination, value engineering, technical report writing, technical staff management, construction supervision and quality assurance knowledge, skills and experience are essential.
• Professional registration with a relevant professional body advantageous.
• MFMA/PMFA/CIDB procurement related experience advantageous including preparation or verification of complete bid documents in alignment with legal frameworks.
• A valid Code B driver’s license is recommended

Key Performance Areas

• To provide leadership and direction by employing specialist and professional knowledge within the responsibilities of the branch with specific focus on strategic procurement.
• Driving the advancement of corporate standards and good practice as well as providing citywide support to directorates including implementation on behalf of directorates (as and when required).
• Directing branch responsibilities including improvements in the City's maturity, improving individual competence of all staff fulfilling roles in the project life cycle

CLOSING DATE 28.09.2025

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Requirements

• B Tech in Civil Engineering
• Registering as candidate Engineering Technologist
• Min of 3-5 years relevant experience in Water and Sanitation, project management and contract Administration
• Computer literacy
• Code B Drivers Licence
• Own transport would be advantageous
• Prepared to work outside normal working hours when required and must be physically fit

Key Performance Areas

• Identifies, defines and undertakes immediate, short and long term planning associated with Water & Sanitation infrastructure and project implementation.
• Conducting investigations and working in conjunction with the Planning and Design Section and Operations in completing conceptual designs and project briefs for new/upgraded/ refurbished infrastructure.
• Analysing and evaluating research data and other information collected from a variety of sources, perhaps also from outside the City Council, and applying this to projects, systems, and policy and procedure development for the Department/ Branch.
• Provides inputs to the utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the section of Reticulation Branch.
• Prepares capital and operating estimates within a planned project, and controls expenditure against the approved project budget allocations.
• Establishing and setting monthly capital expenditure targets, monitoring actual monthly expenditure, and reporting on variances from predicted expenditure.
• Management of minor works multi-disciplinary project teams and serving on major works multi-disciplinary project teams for investigations, design, project management, contract administration, construction supervision, commissioning and hand-over of future infrastructure, upgrades of present infrastructure and operational driven technical projects

CLOSING DATE 29.09.2025

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Requirements

• National Diploma/Technical qualification in Engineering
• Verification Officer Certificate appointed by NRCS under Legal Metrology Act 2014 (9 of 2014), Section 8(2)
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant supervisory experience
• Experience in a water meter testing laboratory environment
• Technical knowledge of the provision of water and sanitation services, metering processes
• Computer proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Carry out the verification, certification and rejection of water meters in terms of the Legal Metrology Act 2014 and communicates the results thereof to internal and external customers
• Supervise and control the water meter testing process to improve and maintain a high level of water meter accuracy
• Make independent decisions in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures
• Coordinate and assist with processes related to verification and provision of information. In order to ensure a high level of water meter accuracy and provide recourse for consumers to legally contest their water consumptions
• Assist with the key performance areas and critical outputs of personnel within the Section, to ensure and maintain acceptable performance levels are sustained
• Provide information to consumers on the status of the meter test results and specific procedural applications, to ensure accurate information is made available and that the consumers understand procedures, acknowledge and accept the outcome of the tests as procedurally correct

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• A three-year tertiary qualification, with a focus in social sciences or behavioural sciences. Preference would be a postgraduate qualification in Organisational Psychology or equivalent
• Certification in change management methodology would be an advantage
• Eight (8) years or more working experience coupled with experience in organizational behaviour/change management/organisational development
• A valid driver's license is preferred.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the development and implementation of change management and change leadership strategies across all the directorates / departments of the City of Cape Town
• Engage and build relationships with various stakeholders proactively through communication and collaboration to enable effectiveness of organisational change
• Plan and execute specific key strategic initiatives (organisational; technical; cultural) by applying change management principles for large scale transversal and key City projects
• Provide input to and implement change readiness assessments, develop communication, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement and training plans while also identifying areas of resistance
• Develop specific interventions to address resistance at individual and team levels and facilitate change sessions/ conversations with senior management and teams
• Build change management capability by collaborating with the Organisational Development team to institutionalise change leadership in the city as key leadership / management competency
• Utilise a variety of organisational development, people management and change management methodologies and best practice approaches to deliver on key functions.

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• Up to 8 years’ relevant experience in a financial environment at an appropriate level with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Local Government knowledge and experience will be beneficial
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint while
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous
• Excellent people relations, communication (written and verbal), problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel the length and breadth of the municipal boundary of the City of Cape Town
• A valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Assisting & collating info to assess the past financial performance
• Compilation of Operating & Capital budgets
• Prepare and submit monthly financial performance management reports
• Financial compliance and budgetary control
• Financial Administration: Asset, Revenue and Supply Chain Management
• Co-ordinating and monitoring the Department’s income from external sources to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures
• Co-ordinating and assisting with the management of GRN’s within departments
• Co-ordinating response to financial audit queries
• People Management: Ensuring the development of individual scorecards to monitor performance of sub-ordinates

CLOSING DATE 28.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification preferably an appropriate B-Degree
• Post graduate qualification in Transport Economics, Transport Planning, Economics, Town and Regional Planning qualification would be advantageous
• 8 years’ relevant experience
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Code 8 License

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the Vehicle Operations functions of Public Transport Operations which relate to the scheduling of services and implementation through Vehicle Operator Companies
• Provide public transport service for the city, that is customer focused, operationally responsive, cost effective and sustainable.
• Guide, advise and implement policies, procedures, systems and processes in the section
• Manage and review Public Transport Operations Projects to ensure timely completion, budget allocation, and compliance with project management processes and legislation.
• Applies a body of professional knowledge coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of programs, systems, policies and practices
• Ensure financial management, risk management, and effective daily Financial Planning and Control providing financial management, control and monitoring of Operating and Capital budget of the branch.

CLOSING DATE 28.09.2025

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Requirements

• BEng/ BSc Eng degree in Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Candidate Engineer
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant postgraduate experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Identify, define and undertake immediate, short- and long-term planning associated with complex Bulk water infrastructure projects, the New Water Programme and other Infrastructure projects
• Provide inputs to the utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel within the Infrastructure and Project Implementation Section of Bulk Water
• Prepare Capital and Operating estimates within a planned project, and manage and control expenditure against the approved budget allocations
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams for complex projects including investigations, design, project management, contract administration, construction supervision, commissioning and hand-over of major / minor future infrastructure, upgrades of present infrastructure and operational driven technical projects
• Provide engineering guidance, maintain technical standards and infrastructure, and the protection of rights for complex projects
• Disseminate functional, planning, project implementation and operational information on the immediate, short- and long-term bulk water initiatives, objectives, problems and constraints
• Ensure correct and efficient written communication with internal and external parties and the safekeeping thereof.

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• An appropriate professional qualification preferably a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent / a medical degree (MBChB/MBBS)/ Environmental Health, or other Health Sciences-related qualifications
• Eight (8) years or more managerial and functional experience at a senior level preferably within the public health environment with a proven track record demonstrating the ability to manage a large and diverse team of professionals in the public health environment
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, or with the South African Nursing Council, or with the Pharmacy Council of South Africa
• Sound knowledge of legislation applicable to local government
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability to interface at a political level
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Key Performance Areas

• Direct the implementation of strategies aimed at creating awareness of incidents and diseases to the health indicators, to ensure adequate knowledge and understanding in the formal and informal communities and sectors of Health legislation and acceptable practices that support healthy living conditions
• Plan and direct the Environmental Health strategy with respect to service delivery and define the short / medium term plans objectives for the Environmental Health functionality
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislative and legal requirements, and promote ethical business practices within the Department by discharging all duties in accordance with principles of sound corporate governance
• Strategically manage the Department services to ensure the optimal and sustainable utilisation of City Resources
• Execute departmental financial responsibilities/accountabilities to ensure timely and accurate accounting reduction/elimination of fruitless expenditure, and sustainable functional operations
• Manage, develop, and/or implement multiple high-risk, complex projects or minor to medium-sized programmes

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification
• 5-6 years’ relevant experience
• Working experience in SAP and LUM
• Ability to work transversely and independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory skills would be an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Oversees the administrative support functions for the Valuation Appeal Board (VAB), including scheduling meetings, conducting meetings, minutes, customer liaison and preparing of remuneration forms.
• Creates and maintains the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Disputes Section.
• Coordinates the preparations for the publication of valuation rolls, and the review, objection and appeal processes.
• Develops and maintains administrative and query functionality in respect of valuation notices to customers.
• Implements the necessary procedures and controls to facilitate effective communication between various stakeholders.
• Monitors and updates the Valuation website information as required.
• Oversees and provides guidance on the creation and execution of the bulk email process.
• Creates and maintains the generic response document for the Disputes Section.
• Undertakes quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy of responses.
• Oversees the generic email accounts for the section, provides guidance to staff about complicated queries.
• Oversees the recording and capturing of legislated disputes for completeness and correctness.
• Identifies training and skills deficit and ensures the necessary training and skills transfer is made available

CLOSING DATE 01.10.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, with application in areas such as Information Systems & Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, or Human Resources
• Computer literacy: MS Office specifically MS Project competence.
• 8 years or more relevant experience (programme management) with extensive people management experience Advantageous
• Experience in SAP ERP environments (e.g. ECC, S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, or Line of Business solutions).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies.
• Professional certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, AgilePM).
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft stack (MS Visio, MS SharePoint, MS SQL, etc.).

Key Performance Areas

• Ensuring that the portfolio of projects allocated to him/her completes successfully within the scheduled time period and within the budget allocated to the project.
• Coordinating and managing all the IS&T resources allocated to each project taking into account the City of Cape Town's current IS&T systems, architecture, policies, procedures, strategies and standards.
• To implement appropriate communication strategies with fellow professionals as well asinternal and external clients to share and work on issues of common interest and I or to share information
• Management of the business processes underpinning the operations function
• Operates at a highly proficient level supported by professional theoretical training anexperience on the job.

CLOSING DATE 01.10.2025