Careers at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Remuneration
Basic Salary of  R 487,197.00 per annum (Salary Level 9)

Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Children's Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has anexciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to monitor and advocate the well-being of children in the Western Cape and supervise staff who perform these functions.
• The person should preferably have an understanding of and experience in promoting Children Rights, Youth and Community Development and Child protection of the Children in the Western Cape Province. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate qualification in Social and administrative sciences at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’relevant experience.

Recommendation    
None

Key Performance Areas    
Monitor the level of service delivery to children in the Western Cape.

• Implement a confidential and robust application mechanism for applications by the public regarding matters for advocacy monitoring and research.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths / weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Monitor the implementation of legislation, international conventions and agreements relating to children in the Western Cape.
• Monitor and keep abreast of current and future legislation, international conventions, treaties and agreements, and the extent to which they are being implemented in the Western Cape.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies relating to protecting the needs, interests and rights of children.
• Create awareness and an understanding of the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, as well as Children’s right with identified audiencies.
• Organise and implement public awareness programmes and interventions aimed at children’s rights, using various platforms and mediums.
• Organise the promotion and incorporation of information in at least three official languages of the Western Cape into various platforms and through disbursements by partners.
• Conduct research and report on matters relating to the rights and interests of children in the Western Cape, including the activities of the Children’s Commissioner.
• Assess the needs, interests and rights of children in the Western Cape.
• Provide support in organising and communicating data to stakeholders and partners.
• Monitor project compliance to research protocols and ethics principles.
• Disseminate and report on the information derived from advocacy.
• Submit annual written reports to the WCPP and, where called upon, brief the relevant portfolio committee.
• Operational management.

Planning:

• Schedule and align all the tasks and activities to be included in the division's project and work plans to enable the formulation and efficient execution of the subdirectorate's plans.
• Adapt or develop processes and methodologies to ensure effective execution of the division’s functions.

Executing:

• Ensure and improve the efficient implementation of the subdirectorate's organisational functions, taking into account work organisation and technology capacity requirements.
• Plan and manage the operational workload of the division, and provide instructions and guidance to employees n the division.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:

• Provide accurate records of and information on the division's work progress, work performance and actions taken to address lack of progress, that account for its work results.
• Provide timely information on deviations from expected progress against work and project deliverables.

Records and Information Management:

• Determine the current state of information capacity (against the required level) in the division and initiate action to address information capacity gaps.
• Implement and improve the application of procedures for knowledge management, organisational learning and service delivery improvement in the division.

People management administration.

• Determine the current state of people capacity (against the required level) in the division and initiate action to address people capacity gaps.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of employees for the division.
• Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees in the division.
• Optimise the operations of your division in a manner that considers health, safety, and wellness issues.

Financial management.

• Provide inputs to the subdirectorate’s budget, and monitor expenditure, where applicable.
• Organise the appropriate scheduling of financial transactions in the division (as applicable) so that the necessary procedures can be implemented as required.
• Oversee provisioning and procurement (where applicable) and asset management.

Competencies
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.nowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
• Knowledge and understanding of the functions and competencies of the different spheres of government.
• Knowledge of public communication, public education, public engagement and discourse management processes.
• Knowledge of the needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector.
• Knowledge of critical issues and challenges which children face.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
• Facilitation and Presentation skills.
• Research skills.

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Remuneration
Basic Salary ofR 338,106.00 per annum (Salary Level 7).

Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Children's Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has anexciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a general administrative support to the Office of the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner.
• The person should preferably have an understanding of and experience in promoting Children Rights, Youth and Community Development and Child protection of the Children in the Western Cape Province. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 1-2 years relevant administrative experience.

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas
Drafting of documents, correspondence and Liaison.

• Draft submissions, reports, and correspondence for the component, as required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to the line function, as required.
• Provide advice and guidance on the layout and quality of official documents for the component.

Administrative processes.

• Actively participate in and provide inputs into the development, enhancement and implementation of administrative processes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the component’s functioning.
• Guide, advise, and build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in adhering to new and improved administrative processes.
• Track deadlines and due dates, and issue timely reminders to relevant stakeholders of tasks/feedback/information that is required in terms of the line function.

Project administration / regulatory administration.

Render administrative support in respect of projects, including:

• Financial administration (budgets, expenditure monitoring, procurement, record-keeping/contract management, and reporting);
• Logistics and secretariat (scheduling of project meetings, agendas, venues, catering, minute-taking);
• Record-keeping and project activity tracking;
• Stakeholder engagement, correspondence and liaison.

Record-keeping

Ensure that full and proper records are kept of the component’s activities, including:

• Maintenance of registers;
• Scanning and filing of documents (hard copies and electronic records, as required);
• Adherence to the approved file plan of the department;
• Liaison with Registry to retrieve and return files.

People management administration.

• Maintain and continuously update people management-related registers.
• Provide administrative support for people management processes, such as recruitment and selection, performance management, leave tracking, etc.
• Deal with queries and provide advice on general people management prescripts and processes.
• Render administrative support in relation to databases and information management.
• Enter information and data into systems and databases accurately.
• Perform searches on databases.
• Compile reports based on data and information as required.
• Verify the correctness of data, statistics, and information.
• Perform regular checks to ensure the ongoing integrity of data on systems and databases.
• Provide logistics and secretariat services to the component.

Arrange strategic/operational planning sessions, meetings, workshops, and other events, as required, including:

• Travel and accommodation logistics;
• Venues and catering;
• Drafting submissions to get the required approvals; and
• Provide guidance and support to relevant stakeholders in terms of Subsistence and Travel (S&T) claims.
• Draft and distribute agendas.
• Send out appointments and follow up on attendees.
• Attend meetings, take minutes (may be verbatim), and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor upcoming events and report-back imperatives.
• Represent the component at meetings, as required.
• Render financial administration support the component.
• Prepare information for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process.
• Collate and capture financial information on monthly reporting templates.
• Complete procurement and other financial forms according to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) system requirements.
• Provide SCM support to the various Bid Committees, as required.
• Submit urgent, emergency, impractical and unplanned requisitions that are not on the procurement plan.
• Provide record-keeping and information management in respect of contracts.
• Verify that goods received are in line with orders in terms of quality and quantity.
• Prepare and submit petty cash requisitions.
• Perform asset control functions for the component and update the asset register.
• Provide support to relevant stakeholder in reporting losses and damages to Internal Control.

Competencies
Knowledge:

• Proven knowledge of general office administration processes.
• Proven knowledge of database and information management processes.
• Proven knowledge of project administration processes.
• Proven knowledge of record-keeping legislation, regulations, policies, prescripts and processes.
• Proven knowledge of people management prescripts, policies and processes.
• Proven knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Computer Literacy skills.
• Language skills.
• Accounting, Finance and Audit.

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Remuneration
R 338 106- R398 277 per annum (Salary Level 7).
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide administrative support to the component. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); a minimum of 3 years' work experience.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Draft submissions, reports, minute-taking and correspondence for the component; Render general administrative support to the component;  Collate and consolidate inputs into policies, strategic and operational plans, guidelines, frameworks and other documents, as required;
• Assist with the coordination of parliamentary questions. Liaise with the Information Technology (IT) department regarding faulty electronic equipment as well as installation of new equipment;
• Liaise with the Department of Infrastructure with regard to faulty equipment, moving, repairs and/or fixtures; Liaise with telecom component with regard to the installation of new telephones and/or faulty telephones; Coordinate and arrange GG vehicle as needed.Administrative processes;
• Actively participate in and provide inputs into the development, enhancement and implementation of administrative processes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the component’s functioning; Guide, advise, and build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in adhering to new and improved administrative processes;
• Track deadlines and due dates, and issue timely reminders to relevant stakeholders of tasks/feedback/information that is required in terms of the line function;
• Writing memos and letter; Compile and maintain relevant data-bases; Administrative duties related to finance, procurement and assets of the Directorate;
• Assist with secretarial functions; Keep stock of stationary; Maintain photocopiers/binders; Disposal of archival material in line with archive instructions and assets.

Competencies

• Participation in the recruitment and selection of employees; Motivate train and guide employees. Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees; Monitor information capacity building; Promote sound labour relations; Maintain discipline;
• Give direction to and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the component under his / her command; Allocate duties to employees, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards;
• Determine workflow requirements; Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge of operational management practices; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy. Language skills: Other; Computer literacy; Organising; problem-solving; Ability to perform routine tasks; Interpersonal skills; Ability to speak at least two of the official languages of the Province; Excellent report writing skills and excellent minute-taking skills.

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Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R1 098 195 per annum (Salary level 11).

Job Purpose

• The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide support services to the Chief Directorate. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch. 

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the maintenance and optimal functioning of buildings at Kromme Rhee to ensure a safe, compliant and conducive working and learning environment; Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the estate terrain, including landscaping, groundskeeping and environmental sustainability practices;
• Ensure effective delivery of housekeeping services, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across facilities; Coordinate and oversee estate management services, including space utilisation, asset control and compliance with relevant policies and regulations;
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, service level agreements and monitoring systems to ensure efficient service delivery; Manage service providers and contractors, ensuring performance standards, cost-effectiveness and compliance with procurement processes;
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, risk management protocols and statutory requirements within the estate and facilities.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of decision support systems; Knowledge and understanding of the latest advances in public management theory and practice; Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
• Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices;
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.

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Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Collection and recording of revenue: Cashier, banking service and electronic payments; Claims management; Monitoring and reporting on revenue; Expenditure management: Compensation of employees; Goods and services; Transfers and subsidies; Reporting; Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service; Assist with inputs of Financial Statements. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System); Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project Management; Accounting and Financial Mnaagement; People Management. 

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Remuneration
R 487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide a PERSAL and Establishment Control function including organisational changes and system impacts.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher) in Human Resources or related; A minimum of 5 years experience in Establishment Administration and PERSAL.

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and supervise staff relating to PERSAL and establishment administration and perform the more complex work in that regard: Establishment Administration – Transactional management: Correct and timeous post creation, amendments and abolishing in line with relevant authorisations (OD investigations and additional appointments).
• Establishment Administration - Project Management: Apply project management principles in the implementation of organisational design changes and staff movements;
• Ensure compliance with approved structures, timelines, and service delivery standards; implement new structures on Persal and render support services for personnel implications (e.g., matching and placement, upgrades, downgrades, excess, and staff movements); PERSAL User Administration - Develop, maintain and implement PERSAL manuals, procedures and guidelines; coordinate user training initiatives and provide technical support and helpdesk services to departments;
• Transactional Management: Correct and timeous management of user profiles and functions relating to job purpose; Providing of PERSAL information & reports to clients; Provide advice on transactions based on in-depth knowledge of PERSAL and HR policies. PERSAL User Administration - Project Management,
• Conduct audits on user access, financial system interlinkages (BAS–PERSAL alignment), and data integrity; Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, audit requirements, and risk mitigation processes;
• Maintain audit readiness and support reporting requirements to oversight structures, migration and interfaces; Perform managerial/supervisor tasks: Compile information for top management and provide people administrative information (including statutory reporting) relevant to job scope; Maintain databases,
• People management, People development (motivate, train and guide staff; monitor information capacity building) & participation in recruitment and selection of staff.
• Leave management, discipline & promote sound labour relations. Performance management of staff: Oversee compliance, governance and risk management within the functional area; Ensure proper records management, reporting and information integrity; Give strategic direction and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the components under his/her command.

Competencies

• Knowledge of HR policies, Resolutions, Determinations and Legislation. Working with detail, analytical thinking, ability to conceptualise and innovative mindset; Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills; Research skills; Proven computer literacy.

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Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulatory framework and departmental policies and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring and compiling inputs to financial reporting, including Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements; Overseeing cash management function (banking, petty cash, cashier functions, entity maintenance);
• Management of payments: Sundry, LOGIS and PERSAL including batch control; Management of claims recoverable account including other non-salary suspense accounts; Financial reporting and monitoring:
• Plan and manage the compilation of inputs to the Interim financial statements (IFS) and Annual Financial Statements (AFS); Ensure that the information submitted for the IFS/AFS disclosure is checked and verified; Ensure the accurate and timeous compilation and submission of IFS/AFS including sound supporting documentation; Managerial functions. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
• Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System);
• Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems;
• Performance management in general. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project Management; Accounting and Financial Mnaagement; People Management. 

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Remuneration
R 413 001- R486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and administrate youth development programmes, bursaries and Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQs). This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 1 years' relevant experience. 

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas

• Internships and Learnerships implemented and Managed: Recruitment, Selection and Placement of Internships and Learnerships; Monitoring of Internship Programmes; Reports on Internship Programmes; Strategic Partnerships; Bursaries implemented and managed; Awarding of Bursaries; Administration of Bursaries; Monitoring of Bursaries; Contract management of Bursaries; Administration of recognition of Improved Qualifications; Scrutinising of Applications; Administration of the Recognition of Improved Qualification process;
• Reporting on Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Report writing; Compile management reports on Bursaries, Youth Programmes and Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Compile reports to HOD’s DPSA and PSETA; Supervision of HRD Clerk. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; 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; Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g. Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act,
• Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Research, Project Management; Problem Solving;  Analytical thinking; Budgeting; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Closing Date
2027/07/25

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Remuneration
R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9).
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render employee health and wellness programme services to the Western Cape Government (WCG), excluding the Department of Health and Wellness and the Western Cape Education Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in social sciences/humanities/industrial psychology/public management science or a related field of study; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas

• Communication and awareness of EHW services and programmes; Management of EHW advisory services and EHW Project plans;
• Develop relevant EHW governance and standards; Management of Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management;
• Reporting on EHW utilisation and trends; Supervising the EHW practitioner(s); planning relevant projects for the client; monitoring service provided by the service provider and the utilisation of the report on relevant executed projects on various reporting and statistical platforms; monitoring service provider SLA compliance.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the the following: Policies and frameworks regarding to employee wellness programmes in government; Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; Latest advances in employee health and wellness theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service;
• Employee health and wellness theory, practice and techniques; Appreciative inquiry; Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Project management;
• Monitoring and evaluation tools; Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management regarding vendor invoices, payments and expenditure; Researching and Analysing; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing;
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Deciding and Initiating Action; Leading and Supervising; Adhering to Principles and Values; Presenting and Communicating Information; Planning and Organising; Adapting and Responding to Change; Coping with Pressures and Setbacks.
• Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Consulting and networking; Conscientiousness and accuracy; Report writing; Supervising; Analytical; Numeracy;
   

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Remuneration
R 413 001- R 486 501  per annum (Salary level 8).
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to ensure and maintain a sound accounting practice and to render an efficient Salary Administration function within the department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Financial management/ Accounting or relevant; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Financial management/Accounting environment. 

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas

• Render effective and efficient Sundry (BAS) payments; Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services;
• Salary Administration: Verify the calculation of South African Revenue Services (SARS) deductions; Coordinate and collate the payroll certification and quality assure all payroll transactions; Calculate Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) salaries when required;
• Processing of members remuneration and SARS deductions on the Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL);
• Verify and authorise employee payments on the relevant system; Verify and authorise SARS payments on the relevant system; Reconcile employees and SARS payments and submit bi-annual and annual recons to SARS; Authorise claims (e.g. subsistence and travel, cellphone and data); Verify the filing of all documentation; PERSAL/BAS Reconciliation;
• Maintain and monitor the Computerised Payslip System (CPS); Report salary related matters to supervisor; Verify that documentation, including payments are uploaded, and filed and provided to Internal Control; Collate and provide information relating to salary administration for decision making; Maintain and update Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and Circulars according to the requirements
• Respond to salary related queries.; Debt Management; Supervisory Functions.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies; Knowledge of operational management practices; Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems;
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and Collective Agreements;
• Knowledge of the National Treasury Regulations (NTR); Knowledge of the Division of Revenue (DORA);  
• Knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS); Knowledge of the Logistical Information System LOGIS;
• Knowledge of the compilation of financial statements; knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations;  Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.

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Remuneration
R 413 001- R486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)- (plus 37% in lieu of service benefits)
Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and administrate youth development programmes, bursaries and Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQs). This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. 

Recommendation
None

Key Performance Areas

• Internships and Learnerships implemented and Managed: Recruitment, Selection and Placement of Internships and Learnerships; Monitoring of Internship Programmes; Reports on Internship Programmes; Strategic Partnerships; Bursaries implemented and managed; Awarding of Bursaries; Administration of Bursaries; Monitoring of Bursaries; Contract management of Bursaries; Administration of recognition of Improved Qualifications; Scrutinising of Applications; Administration of the Recognition of Improved Qualification process; Reporting on Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Report writing; Compile management reports on Bursaries, Youth Programmes and Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Compile reports to HOD’s DPSA and PSETA; Supervision of HRD Clerk. 

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; 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; Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g. Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education;
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Research, Project Management; Problem Solving;  Analytical thinking; Budgeting; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.