Career Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

The Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to assist with the implementation of safety and security tactical interventions to build departmental resilience in providing safety and security solutions and compilation of safety and risk assessments. These posts are stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience.

Recommendation

• Working knowledge of Security Risk Management and ISO standards (ISO 31:000:2018 Risk management, ISO 22301:2018 BCM). 

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure optimal operational functioning within the sub-directorate; Develop security solutions to mitigate risks for relevant departments; Coordinate and investigate breaches and mitigate recurrences within department; Coordinate and facilitate information and personnel security within departments; Develop and conduct safety and security awareness programmes; Conduct safety and security risk assessments and analyse risk; Attend security meetings with client departments. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and interpretation); Safety and security management and risk management processes. Skills needed: Applied strategic/creative thinking; Analytical; Problem solving and decision making; Repot writing; Conflict resolution; Computer literacy (MS office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication( Written and verbal). Ability to work independently and as part of team.

Remuneration

R 393 711 per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure a safe and secure environment in the Western Cape Province by means of assisting the Directorate with general administration duties and the collection, dissemination and analysis of law enforcement statistics, assist with research, assist with formulation of policies, facilitate and assist in the development of new strategies and innovative technological models to improve service delivery and to provide reliable and meaningful information and data. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD. 

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or higher qualification); A minimum of 6 years experience in an information and data management or similar environment. 

Recommendation

Relevant experience in administration and finance.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordination of information and knowledge management functions of the Directorate to provide reliable and meaningful information through disseminating and manipulation of law enforcement data and information; Provide a professional information and data support service; Assist in the coordination of processes necessary in the optimal use and management of hardware and software utilised to obtain law enforcement information and data; Perform specific data management and administrative functions; General Administration, Leave Administration, processing of statistics, loss, asset control and fleet management; Supervision of subordinates; Assist Manager with Budgets, expenditure and income reports at centre and statistical audit reports; Identify and document training needs that will enhance existing and new procedures and systems. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Public Financial Management Act, GG Policies as well as various procurement processes; Office policies, practises and procedures; Project administration; Administrative and financial planning; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Cmputer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Basic numeracy; Report writing; Research and analytical; Plannng and organising; Presentation and facilitation. 

Remuneration

R 269 214 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical suppor t(challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage Traffic Safety projects to reduce crashes and casualties in the Western Cape by means of assisting with general administration duties and the development, maintenance of high-level road safety systems and innovative technological models to improve service delivery and to provide reliable and meaningful information and data to achieve the objectives of the directorate. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years Supervisory level experience in an information and data management or similar environment ; A valid driving licence (Code B/08 or higher).

Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in the following: Working with communities and educational facilities; Traffic environment; Administration and finance.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordination of information and knowledge management functions to provide reliable and meaningful information through disseminating and manipulation of data and information; Coordinate information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making in government operations; Produce reports; Enhance service delivery; Support transparency; Support integration/collaboration across department’s government spheres; Provide a professional information and data support service through the compilation of business/operational plans; Coordinate and oversee the provision of education, training and conducting of awareness programmes applicable to road safety and information and data processes necessary in the optimal use of technological hardware and software utilised to obtain information and data; Perform specific data management and administrative functions which includes general administration, leave administration, processing of statistics, loss, asset control and fleet management; Supervise human resources to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations: Assist Manager with Budgets, expenditure and income reports and statistical audit reports; Identify and document training needs that will enhance existing and new procedures and systems.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Road Safety and office practices and principles; Public Financial Management Act, GG Policies as well as various procurement processes and applicable policies and procedures; Report writing; The following skills: Communication (written and verbal); Administrative and financial planning; Computer literacy (MS Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint); Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Numeracy; Project administration; Supervisory; Report writing; Research and analytical; Planning and organizing; Presentation and facilitation. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Self-motivated.

Remuneration

R 393 711 per annum (Salary Level 9).

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

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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 contribute to the production of effective communication tools, with a primary focus on content, management and maintenance of the Organisational website and social media channels as well as other communication channels. This position is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing related; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience; A valid code B driving licence (Code B or higher).

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

Experience in Web Development.

Key Performance Areas

• Draft and consult on departmental communication plans(s) and protocols; Facilitate/coordinate departmental functions, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, road shows and other events; Liaise with line function managers to ensure that the department’s intranet and internet web pages reflect factually correct and up-to-date information; Maintain and develop content for the Departmental social media accounts; Assist with media relations, media monitoring and daily external enquiries related to the department.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Benchmarking; Latest trends in communication products; Design principles; Media publication; Photographic and electronic equipment; Audio-visual equipment and medium; Video recording and production; Social media platforms; Printing environment; Marketing; Project Management; Protocol; Web content development; Google analytics; Production; Electronic Manipulation; Photographic. Skills needed: Excellent communication (Verbal and written); Interpersonal; Problem solving; Attention to detail; Planning; Creative; Innovative; Organising; Research; Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Networking; Planning and organizing; Innovative problem-solving; Facilitation; Team building and strong inter-personal; Conflict resolution; Presentation; Negotiation; Influencing; Computer literacy; Basic numeracy.

Remuneration

R 331 188 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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Job Purpose

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for three (3) qualified individuals to provide technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance. These posts are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; Or have submitted with ECSA for professional registration as a Engineering Technician (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Engineering Technician will then be applicable within 6
• months from appointment; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render technical services: Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies

• Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising skills; Change management.

Remuneration

Grade A: R 326 031 - R 347 925 per annum; Grade B: R369 279- R 398 082 per annum; Grade C: R 420 318- R 495 099 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.