Available Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to administer leases, disposals, estates and payment of creditors in Region 2.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years management experience
• 5 years property related experience. 

Recommendation    

• Property management related experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Facilitate and supervise the maintenance of a complete record of acquisitions and disposals and maintain an updated lease management system in respect of all immovable assets within the portfolio
• Assist in the negotiations with prospective/existing landlords in respect of new leases, renewals and cancellations and the optimal utilisation of leases-in space
• Assist with the implementation of disposal strategies for superfluous provincially immovable assets, demolitions and real rights
• Execute and supervise interventions in line with the maintenance strategy relevant to the portfolio to ensure best value for money
• Supervise property rates and municipal utilities payment processes
• Supervise all debtor management and creditor control functions
• Management of the human resources of the sub-directorate
• Assist with the budgetary inputs and ensure the recovery and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Human Resource Management and  Labour relations processes; Financial management.
• Skills needed: Computer literacy (MS Office and MDA); Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Sound budgeting; Facilitation and Presentation skills.

Remuneration    

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s).

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.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager
• Render administrative support services
• Provide support to the manager regarding meetings
• Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget
• Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application therof is understood properly.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: General Support; Financial Support; Record keeping; Relevant policies and procedures.
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Good interpersonal anddecision-making skills; Planning and Organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) competent individuals to administer leases, disposals, estates and payment of creditors in Region 1 and 2. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Maintain a complete record of the following: Valid leases and update the lease management system in respect of all immovable assets within the leasing-in portfolio
• Assist and prepare documentation for the negotiations with prospective and existing landlords in respect of new leases, renewals and cancellations
• Maintain a complete record of all disposals and update the disposal management system in respect of all immovable assets within portfolio
• Assist in the compilation of reports and draft submissions for approval to the delegated authority in terms of disposal of superfluous provincially immovable assets
• Execute interventions in line with the maintenance strategy relevant to the portfolio to ensure best value for money
• Execute administrative requirements in terms of requests for real rights etc, to the best interest of the state
• Provide administrative assistance in terms of the demolition of immovable assets within the portfolio
• Effect property rates and municipal utilities payments
• Perform debt management and credit control functions
• Financial and supply chain management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures 
• Management principles
• Interpret and apply relevent policies and procedures
• Public Service procedures
• Human Resource Management processes
• Labour relations
• Financial management.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication
• Problem solving
• Sound budgeting
• Facilitation
• Presentation.

Remuneration    

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for competent individual to manage the Performance Consulting Unit and to render a performance consulting service.

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation    

• Honours degree in Human Resource Management or Law
• Experience in management of poor work performance, incapacity, incapacity due to ill health/injury and operational incapacity.

Key Performance Areas    

• Advise, support and facilitate people managers with the management of poor performance, incapacity, incapacity due to ill health/injury and operational incapacity 
• Capacity building by facilitating training, roadshows and information sessions on all levels (SL1 – SL 16)
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Performance Consulting Unit
• Manage and facilitate the performance management and probation processes of HOD'S/DG and SMS.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Policy Development
• Budgeting processes
• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act
• All Bargaining Council resolutions
• PSC guidelines.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication
• Analytical thinking
• Strategic thinking
• Budgeting
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy
• Conflict resolution
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Presentation
• Problem Solving
• Research.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to supervise a team, perform administrative and physical tasks in maintaining credible asset and inventory register.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher) in Public Finance, B.Comm or Internal Auditing
• A minimum of 1 year experience in the asset management environment, warehouse management or inventory management
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• Postgraduate Degree in Accounting, Auditing or Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• Attend to all administrative functions and physical activity in effectively managing the asset and inventory management environment and registers
• Analyse data, produce reports, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist in the compilation of financial statements (assets and inventory)
• Perform and lead a team during the asset and inventory verification process
• Project manage the disposal process and assist with general asset and inventory planning
• Draft circulars, Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
• Perform asset and inventory management presentations and attend to internal and external queries
• Fulfil supervisory functions.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Supply Chain Management Prescripts
• Financial Accounting
• Asset Management framework
• LOGIS system (Asset Management sections) or any Other Asset or Inventory Management system.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook etc.)
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Client and goal oriented
• Numeracy
• Project planning and Problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that the provincial disaster risk profile is in place via the identification of disaster risks, provision of early warnings and the reduction of risk through timely interventions. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Disaster Management / Geographic Information Science (GIS) or related studies
• A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience in disaster risk reduction or similar environment.

Recommendation    

• Registered as a Disaster Management Professional with the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) or eligible to register within six months of appointment in the post
• 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    

• To coordinate and support the implementation of a comprehensive provincial disaster risk profile
• Manage and execute community based disaster risk assessments in the province to support risk reduction
• Provide support to all organs of state (at National, Provincial and Local level), the private sector, NGO's, communities and individuals in undertaking risk assessments 
• Establish and maintain a Disaster Management Spatial Information System
• Implement an Early Warning System for all known hazards
• Implement special intervention programmes for high risk hazards and threatening emergency situations
• The management of human resources, performance management and finances in the subdirectorate.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended and related policies and guidelines
• Good understanding of Disaster Management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction;
• Disaster risk assessments
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Information Management & Data Analysis.

Skills in the following:

• Disaster risk reduction skills
• Crisis management skills
• Organisational skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Information technology skills
• Written and verbal communication skills. 

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary level 11)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for an individual to provide administration support services and render clerical people management services to the client departments. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Personnel Salary and Administration (PERSAL) experience/exposure.

Key Performance Areas    

Administer leave administration matters:

• Capturing of all types of leave applications and processing of related correspondence
• Conducting of leave audits
• Processing of leave gratuities
• Administration of PILIR applications and processing of related correspondence
• Maintain data-base of all information regarding the above matters
• Address people management administrative related enquiries
• Liaison with various client's departments
• Provide statistical information to management on a daily basis.

Competencies    

Knowledge in the following:

• National and provincial instruments and legislation with specific reference to the Public Service Acts, regulations and applicable resolutions
• Leave determination
• Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data
• Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment
• Proven computer literacy
• Communication (written and verbal) skills

Remuneration    

• R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification
• Three years post qualification engineering experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Mechanical Building Services experience (General or Health related).

Key Performance Areas    

Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety:

• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects
• Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology
• Develop tender specifications
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards

Human capital development:

• Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
• Supervise the engineering work and processes
• Administer performance management and development

Office administration and budget planning:

• Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration
• Monitor and control expenditure
• Report on expenditure and service delivery

Research and development:

• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

Technical knowledge of the following:

• Programme and Project Management
• Engineering design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Knowledge of public sector procurement
• Technical report writing
• Creating high performance culture
• Professional judgement
• Networking

Generic:

• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Analytical skills
• Creativity
• Self-management
• Financial Management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Planning and organising
• Conflict Management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People Management 
• Change Management
• Innovation
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis
• Ability to work under pressure.

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum
• Grade B: R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum
• Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportuniies for a suitably qualified and competent Social Worker to provide social work services within the Service Delivery Areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being.

Minimum Requirements    

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker
• Grade 1: No experience
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (Case work, group work and Community work).
• Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form
• Supervise and Support Social Auxiliary Workers
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields
• Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Supervision Framework for Social Workers
• Human behavior and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being
• Social work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Relevant legislations, policies and prescripts (norms and standards)
• Social dynamics, work values and principles
• Developing and empowering others.

Skills in the following:

• Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
• Written and verbal communication
• Report-writing
• Self-management
• Motivation
• Good planning and organizing
• Problem solving and analytical
• Computer literacy
• Presentation and facilitation
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
• Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves
• Ability to mentor and coach Social Workers Grade 1.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 325 200 – R 382 374 per annum
• Grade 2: R 397 119 – R 459 996 per annum
• Grade 3: R 477 564 – R561 378 per annum
• Grade 4: R 585 441 – R 725 754 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the Management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural or Physical Sciences or related field
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Specialist and technical knowledge and experience in integrated environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems

Functional knowledge of the following:

• Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act
• Compliance monitoring and enforcement of environmental authorisations and / or atmospheric emission licensing systems, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act
• Related sectors/ fields 
• Strategic planning, and experience in human resource management, financial management requirements and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment
• Conflict management; Project management
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the management of and provide strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management)
• Assist with the management of and provide specialist inputs towards the development and implementation of air quality management planning and capacity building of staff, municipalities and industry
• Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA)
• Provide technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s, etc.)
• Assist with Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management.

Competencies    

Knowledge and experience of the following:  

• Environmental and/or air quality management systems, including atmospheric emission licensing
• Environmental legislation and policies, particularly relating to air quality management.

Skills needed:

• Conflict Resolution / Time Management 
• Project Management and report writing
• Planning, Financial and Human Resource Management
• General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial
• Management
• Research and report writing
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

Remuneration    

• Grade A - R 612 480 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the development and implementation of provincial climate change response adaptation programmes.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary National Diploma/B-Degree in Environmental Management, Natural, Environmental or Social Sciences or related field
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and experience in the development and or the implementation of policies, legislation strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards (climate change)
• Climate change adaptation projects implementation
• Understanding and experience of scientific research procedures and methodologies and report writing.

Key Performance Areas    

Support the development and implementation of dedicated provincial and municipal climate change programmes, including:

• Adaptation programmes, awareness of mitigation programmes and related disaster risk reduction
• Conduct research and assist with the development and / or mainstreaming of climate change policies
• Develop presentation materials on climate change responses
• Give presentations on climate change responses to government, civil society and business
• Organise meetings, climate change awareness events, seminars and conferences
• Maintain and expand a database on climate change projects
• Support Climate Change funding applications.

Competencies    

Knowledge in the following:

• Development and or the implementation of policies, legislation strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards (climate change specific will be advantageous)
• Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication 
• Strategic thinking and passionate about environmental issues.

Remuneration    

• R343 842  per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructures, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably and competent individual to render efficient and effective fraud and loss management services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or Mathematics as a passed subject
• 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    

• Proven experience/exposure in Loss Control and basic investigation skills
• Ability to adhere to strict financial and quarterly deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Claims against the State (RCD Claims recoverables)
• Theft (losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions)
• Assist to investigate collisions (AD’s and ADM's) and compiling BAS (Basic Accountant System) payments and journals for damages and losses and theft and losses 
• Register of cases on the Western Cape Government Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information 
• Assist with compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services
• Assist with drafting of write-off submissions, submissions to the higher authority and memorandums to management.

Competencies    

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• WCG Control processes and procedures
• Management of losses and claims as per PFMA, NTR, PTI, Transport Circular 4 of 2000, Departmental Security policy, Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses
• Monitor and prevent prescription

Skills in the following:

• Communication (written and verbal) and report writing
• Basic investigations, organising, planning (time management), problem solving and analytical
• Ability to assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims and basic investigation.

Remuneration    

• R 228 321 - R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/07/07