Available Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• B Eng, BSc Eng, B Tech in Engineering
• A Master’s degree focused on Data Management, Information Technology or a related field will be advantageous
• 8 years of more relevant experience, postgraduate experience
• Sound knowledge of SCADA, Telemetry, communications and information systems.
• Experience with the implementation and management of Control
•  Room environments
• Physically Fit
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the development, enhancement and maintenance of Events Management, Decision Support, Data Management and operational control systems supporting water distribution, wastewater conveyance, reservoir and pump station operations, including alerts, notifications, trending, graphical displays and operational control screens.
• Direct the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of operational data through dashboards, reports and decision-support models, including water, sewer, water-quality, reservoir-safety and infrastructure-planning applications, to support routine operations, performance monitoring, emergency response and disaster management
• Deliver innovative IT and OT projects from concept to implementation, working with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in the integration of SCADA, telemetry, communications and operational data with decision-support systems, dashboards and analytical models to improve infrastructure monitoring, operational control, resource utilisation, service continuity and network resilience
• Champion digital transformation and emerging technologies to enhance operational performance and customer outcomes.
• Manage strategic partnerships, contracts, consultants, budgets and procurement to achieve business objectives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of technical and professional specialist

CLOSING DATE 25.08.2026

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Requirements

• Relevant 4-year tertiary qualification preferably a BTech: Environmental Science / Environmental Health / Environmental Management / other related qualification.
• 5- 8 years in the related field of air quality management / climate change / environmental health / management.
• Registered with a relevant professional body.
• Code EB Driver’s Licence.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Peace Officer Certificate from an accredited training institution.
• Environmental Management Inspector certificate as issued by the Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Administer the process of Atmospheric Emission Licensing applications to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and protection of the environment and public health.
• Investigate, evaluate, review recommend on environmental impact assessment applications, specialist air quality studies and Development Management Applications and recommend mitigation measures.
• Process and assess applications and to make recommendations for approval of fuel burning-equipment and open burning applications.
• To enforce the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act of 2004 and City of Cape Town Air Quality Management By-law 2016 in order to give effect to legal requirements and to investigate and evaluate diverse complaints in order to maintain the objectives of the City of Cape Town’s Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) and comply with Councils complaints policy.
• Compile, develop, modify, plan, validate and maintain an atmospheric emissions inventory database.
• Perform various administrative duties.
• To initiate and coordinate community involvement.
• Perform various project management tasks.
• A willingness to work after hours when required.

CLOSING DATE 25.08.2026

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Requirements

• ND: Civil Engineering
• B Tech in Civil Engineering would be advantageous
• 5 years and more experience in a supervisory technical position is required
• Appropriate experience related to OHS Act, ISO, SCM procedures, Tender & Contracts, Water infrastructure Repairs as well as operational maintenance which includes PRVs, reservoirs, pump stations and telemetry systems monitoring.
• Technical knowledge of the provision of water & sanitation services, financial management, asset care processes and customer relationship management
• Supervisory skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP and Telemetry Systems Monitoring
• Experience in the administration of a maintenance depot, relevant legislations, policies, procedures, by-laws.
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, public holidays and emergency duties
• Valid Code EB/C1/EC/C/EC1 driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Controls a number of Installations, plants, large and diverse workshops, depots or areas.
• Draws up operational work plans and maintenance programs.
• Monitors and evaluates progress with regards to repair, construction, installation and maintenance type work
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline
• Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and maintaining records/ information related to the activities/ operations at the Depot
• Undertake accident investigations and prepare public liability claims.
• Implements Occupational Health and Safety processes
• Applies the disciplinary policy whilst interfacing with trade unions.
• Analyses and evaluates reports to determine and identify possible inefficiencies and to institute relevant remedies where necessary.

CLOSING DATE 25.08.2026

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Requirements

• Trade Certificate
• 2 years’ relevant experience post trade test
• Code EB driver’s licence (PrDP will be advantageous)

Key Performance Areas

• Complete internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheets, etc.) and related forms
• Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work/site requirements with regards to repairs and, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel to ensure requirements are co-ordinated
• Ensure installation and safety procedures and guidelines are complied with and tasks executed in accordance with standards associated with quality workmanship.
• Co-ordinates activities/ sequences associated with trouble shooting / fault finding and repairing to ensure faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption to services.
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, progress and productivity report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) to ensure details of activities are accurately recorded
• Facilitate the processing of information related to productivity personnel, time and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments.
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/ or specialized vehicles and equipment during repair and maintenance activities

NOTE

• The successful candidates will be required to work outside of normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime as well as perform standby duties. Work in confined spaces, at heights and in all weather

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year Tertiary qualification (preferably in Engineering, Finance or Business, etc.)
• Post graduate qualification in Finance or Business Management is preferable
• Valid driver’s licence
• Considerable Management experience at a senior level in relevant field (8 years or more)

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and define the immediate, short- and long-term objectives
• Lead, coordinate, and direct the staff and resources, and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance of personnel within the branch
• Ensure the effective operation of the Electricity Prepayment vending service
• Ensure the effective operation of the Electricity Postpayment service
• Effectively manage and review implemented procedures and processes that regulates Prepaid and Post-paid activities with functionalities
• Manage and guide Electricity Prepaid and Post-paid projects and contracts
• Manage the capital budget, operational budget, and financial reporting requirements of the branch
• Disseminate functional and Operational information on the immediate short- and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• Relevant Trade Certificate
• Five (5) years’ relevant post apprenticeship experience
• A valid Code C driver’s license; EC preferred
• Must be physically fit and able bodied
• No criminal record

Special Conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during Emergencies and planned overtime.
• Must be prepared to enter confined areas

Key Performance Areas

• Providing maintenance and repair service for vehicles and Plant
• Coordinates activities / sequences associated with trouble Shooting / fault finding and repairing.
• Interprets and coordinates specific pre-work / site requirements with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance sequences and guides the activities of personnel.
• Completes the internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheet, progress and productivity report, etc.) and related forms.
• Managing training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge in the Section.

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification preferably B.Eng / B.Sc.(Eng) / BTech in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a candidate Pr Eng or as candidate PR Eng Tech with ECSA
• 3 – 5 years post qualification relevant electrical protection experience
• Experience in power system modelling techniques and relay setting calculations
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s license
• Communication Skills
• A high degree of computer literacy
• Special conditions may include:
• The incumbent must be physically fit.
• The incumbent cannot be colour blind.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and overtime.
• May be required to perform standby duties during emergency situations.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintains a quality management system to monitor and verify the configuration of protection, automation and control schemes.
• Investigates the performance of protection, automation and control systems and conducts investigations into all medium and high voltage system events.
• Conducts the calculation and implementation of operational relay settings and ensures accurate power system fault level calculations for all high and medium voltage primary plant and equipment.
• Conducts simulation studies of embedded generation and determines their impact on fault levels within CCT’s medium and high voltage networks.
• Configures the protection, automation and control functions in relays and ensures the final design application meets the protection design philosophies for high and medium voltage primary networks.

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• Basic Literacy
• At least 1-year previous experience related to the maintenance and operation of filtration plants
• Physically fit
• Availability and willingness to work outside of scheduled working hours. Scheduled working hours to be in accordance with service demands and includes weekends and public holidays, as required.
• Incumbents will also be required to work on a shift basis

Key Performance Areas

• Executes specific procedures/instructions related to Filtration Plant operations are applied and complied with during the treatment or purification process.
• Clearing and unblocking inlets, outlets, valves, filters and connections, removing debris using hand held tools (shovel, fork, etc) and pressurized water systems to remove/flush blockages.
• Picking up litter and/or other items within the vicinity and/or sweeping walkways and common areas
• Trimming and mowing the lawn/shrubs and/or removing overgrown vegetation using hand tools and petrol driven mowers and trimmers.
• Attending to the safekeeping of hand tools and/or apparatus used in the process, applying laid down instructions and guidelines to avoid theft or loss

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• B.Bibl / B.LIS / B.Tech: LIS / B.Inf (Hons) or PGDip LIS or equivalent four-year post matric qualification
• Computer literacy
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience with supervisory experience and proven experience working with Children’s Services
• Registered member of LIASA.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide professional knowledge within the library specialist sphere pertaining to the coordination of a Specialist Children's Service
• Develop and implement the full range of programmes, systems, policies and practices in relation to Children's Services within Library and Information Services to provide effective service delivery ensuring an innovative, integrated and sustained approach to rendering a children's library service
• Facilitate the development of projects, policies and procedures and their implementation, by working with other professionals from the same or related disciplines, in the establishment of programmes for children in Library and Information Services
• Identify and maximise opportunities for integration and collaborative initiatives in children's programming or projects across the city, with internal and external stakeholders
• Build relationships through interacting and engaging key internal and external stakeholders ensuring that good relationships are developed and maintained with relevant partners in children's services
• Compile reports based on research and communicating on the results of investigations related to the outcomes and impact of programmes and project executed in Children's Services
• Engage with relevant staff in various platforms, including working groups and interest groups to support and develop professional services in the department

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• Relevant 3 year Tertiary qualification preferably in in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Energy Economics, or a related field
• At least 8 years' senior management and leadership experience
• Extensive senior-level experience in municipal or public-sector finance
• Proven experience in strategic budgeting and the MTREF process, tariff policy and revenue sustainability, and financial and regulatory governance
• In-depth knowledge of MFMA, Treasury Regulations, NERSA requirements and municipal finance frameworks
• Knowledge of NERSA requirements and energy-sector regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.
• Experience in utilities/trading services finance and regulation will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic financial leadership that ensures the long- term sustainability, affordability, and resilience of municipal energy services
• Ensure that Energy budgets and medium-term financial plans are credible, affordable, and aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure that Energy tariffs are fair, compliant, financially sustainable, and economically sound
• Ensure strong financial and regulatory governance across the Energy Directorate
• Provide integrated governance oversight, strategic direction and line-management accountability across the Finance, Regulatory Services, Contract Management and Project Management functions, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, MTREF allocations, financial sustainability objectives, Council policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure informed, transparent, and defensible executive and Council decision-making
• Manage Energy’s financial and regulatory interface with external stakeholders
• Provide effective leadership, governance, and ethical stewardship across reporting function

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• A relevant Degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, Public Finance or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years' relevant experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, municipal finance, or public sector financial planning.
• Proven experience in Capital and operating budget preparation and management; Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) budgeting; Financial planning and forecasting; Tariff modelling and revenue analysis; Financial reporting and budget monitoring; MFMA and GRAP compliance.
• Staff management and leadership experience
• Local government or municipal finance experience will be strong advantage.
• A valid Code B or EB driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term financial and budgeting strategies aligned to the organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation, consolidation and submission of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee tariff modelling and financial forecasting to ensure sustainable and cost-reflective service delivery.
• Monitor budget implementation and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, Council, National Treasury and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with municipal financial legislation, policies and governance requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to executive and senior management.
• Manage adjustments budgets, virements and mid-year review processes.
• Promote sound financial management, fiscal discipline and effective resource allocation.
• Lead, develop and manage staff within the Capital and Operating Budgets Section.

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a BTech or Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Studies, or relevant BTech or Degree in Construction Management.
• Registration as a Candidate or Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) is required.
• To have at least 5 years relevant experience within Quantity Surveying environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think independently; provide strategic direction; and effectively and efficiently organise, analyse, set goals, administer, guide, integrate and implement systems, plans, standards and procedures.
• Proficiency and competency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• A valid driver’s license with own reliable transport and the ability to travel extensively to city sites.

Key Performance Areas

• Rendering strategic support and a high-level consulting and advisory service to Water & Sanitation Directorate including Business Intelligence Reporting and providing input into the Water and Sanitation Risk Register.
• Assist with tender document compilation and evaluations of tenders for various civil, architectural, electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
• Financially administer and financial control of projects including assessing interim payments, contract price adjustment calculations, costing of variations, analysis of contingencies, specific contractual advice during construction up to finalization and reporting.
• Co-ordinate the Quantity Surveying functions as per internal Quantity Surveying division processes and procedures.
• Coordination and development of Cost Models and Cost Benchmarking information including preparation of cost estimates used in project budget when requested upon.
• Ensure effective liaison with the Client branch project managers and consultants by meeting the project timelines agreed with the Client Branch

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026

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Requirements

• A relevant Law Degree
• Admission as an attorney or Bar Advocate (passed bar examination) is preferred
• At least 8 years’ experience in a relevant legal environment, preferable post-admission
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
• Proven experience within a local government environment will be an added advantage, including experience in legal compliance and legal risk management.
• Knowledge of local government legislation, policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a progressive, high-level legal services to the Office of the City Manager and Executive Directors, ensuring effective and efficient legal support to Council, Council Committees, Sub Councils,
• Political Structures, and Line Departments.
• To supervise, coordinate and manage the work delivered by junior staff.
• Research all relevant legislation, case law and articles to provide sound and up to date advice.
• Draft and provide legal opinions based on findings of research.
• Effective and efficient case management of matters within a set turnaround time.
• Promotion of the City’s legal interests and safeguard it against any undue legal risk.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, By-laws and Policies of the City.
• Play a more focused and wide-ranging research, problem solving, design and standard setting role.
• Make substantial input and provide direction with regards to
• Council internal processes, with an impact across the organisation.
• Provide a high-level advisory and consulting service on policy and complex problems.
• Comment on various governance matters, such as declarations, property disposal deviations and contractual agreements.

CLOSING DATE 30.08.2026