Current Job Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department has a salary level 11, career opportunity to manage the asset and logistics management operations in the department. 
• This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); 
• A minimum of 3 years management level experience in Finance, Asset, Logistics or Supply Chain Management; 
• 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    

• Develop, implement and monitor departmental asset management and logistic related plans, policies, prescripts and processes; 
• Ensure the rendering of effective and efficient asset management and logistics management services; 
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the subdirectorate;
• People management; 
• Financial management.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Asset and logistics management services and processes; 
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; 
• Project management; Policy development and operational management, monitoring and review processes and systems; 
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directices and collective agreements;

Skills needed: 

• Numeracy and literacy; Proven compter literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; 
• Project Management; Accounting, finance and auditing; Economical and statistical analysis; Legal administration.

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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 conduct assessments and investigations into allegations of fraud, theft, corruption and maladministration reported to the department . This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• A recognised 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 8 years experience in providing legal support; 
• 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    

• Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; 
• Experience in local government law, criminal law and administrative law; Certified Fraud Examiner designation or similar investigative experience into municipalities.

Key Performance Areas    

• Case/Project planning and conducting investigations; 
• Case closure and finalisation; Reporting on fraud, theft, corruption risks and control issues; 
• Liaise with stakeholders and proactive investigations; 
• Performance and information management and reporting; Manage the operation of the sub-directorate.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, acts, prescripts, legislation and procedures; Legislation pertaining to forensic investigations; Interpretation of legislation; 

Skills needed:

•  Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal; 
• Analytical thinking; Analysing and fact finding; Proven computer literacy; 
• Project management; 
• Ability to take statements during investigations; 
• Ability to compile accurate and complete forensic reports based on facts determined during investigation; 
• Display professional and ethical conduct in a diverse working environment.

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Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide a communication support service to the Department, to enable effective and efficient service delivery. These posts are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Communication Science, Public Relations or related field; 
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a departmental/organisational communication working environment; 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    

• Plan and coordinate external and internal communication support within the department; 
• Provide support for the department's media management services; 
• Team and Unit Administration; Managerial functions.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; 
• Departmental Communications Service Level Agreement with the Department of the Premier (CSC); 
• Departmental media liaison and public relations services; 
• Departmental communication plans; 
• Internal and external organisational communication; 
• Media management; 
• Pinting and production processes; 
• Communication products in a departmental context; 

Skills needed: 

• Written and verbal communication; 
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
• Numeracy and literacy; 
• Project management and administration; 
• Accounting, finance and auditing; 
• Report writing; 
• Planning and organising; 
• Time management; 
• Analytical thinking; 
• Problem solving; 
• Grooming and presentation; 
• Customer/Client liaison.

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Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee the implementation of integrated land transport servuces in the non-metro municipalities. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); 
• A minimum 3 years management experience and 2 years transport planning and/or transport logistics; 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    

• Experience in the following: Project Management processes; Built Environment field.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure the provisioning of public transport services and public transport infrastructure within non-metro municipalities; 
• Support and capacitate non-metro local authorities with regard to the implementation of land transport services; Ensure the implementation of Non-Motorised Transport and Special Needs Passenger plans and strategies; 
• Manage information (data, knowledge, wisdom) by applying tools and technologies to inform decision-making, produce reports, support integration and collaboration across government spheres;
•  Management of the Human Resources of the sub-directorate to achieve pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated and competent staff and sound labour relations; 
• Plan the sub-directorate’s budget and manage income and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Business and management principles; 
• Supply Chain Management; 
• Project Management; 
• Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements in the development of Public Transport projects; 

Skills needed: 

• Written and verbal communication; 
• Problem solving and decision making ability.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure has a career opportunity, to ensure that inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints. Manage the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. Identify new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs.

Minimum Requirements    

• A National Diploma (T/N/S stream) or equivalent qualification (Building/ Civil and structural streams);
• or an N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment;
• Registration as an Engineering Technician;
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Extensive practical experience in the construction industry including maintenance work;
• Proven Project Management experience in a built environment. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up.
• Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance.
• Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled.
• Manage the activities of contractors and consultants.
• Gather and submit information in terms of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).
• Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge and experience of project management, personnel management, contract administration of maintenance/construction of buildings, financial and procurement procedures;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant legislation, Public Service Act, regulations and the PFMA;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).