Current Jobs at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A Relevant BTECH / First degree.
• Eight (8) years appropriate Loss control / compliance experience at advisory level and managing a team.
• Extensive and specialised knowledge of compliance, Investigations and Local Government Legislation and Bylaws.
• Effective interpersonal as well as oral / written communication skills.
• Ability to deal with high level confidential matters.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office suite, SAP).
• A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Managing the operations of the Internal Control, Investigations and Protection services functionality within the Water and Sanitation Directorate.
• Develop administrative policies and procedures and standing instructions to ensure best practice and compliance with local government strategies.
• Plan and administer investigation process for the Department.
• Conduct and lead professional high-level investigations covering all employees and movable / immovable assets of the department.
• Ensure audit queries and report are dealt with timeously and that necessary systems and controls are put in place.
• Manage a security coordination service.
• Manage and plan departmental Governance Compliance assessments and providing Governance and Compliance Awareness and training.
• Coordinate and manage the department insurance function.
• Manage of Security and protection service unit.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant Engineering Qualification (BSC Electrical Engineering or BTECH in Electrical Engineering.
• Code EB driving license.
• MS Office / SAP
• A minimum of 8 years Considerable management experience in the Electrical Engineering field

Key Performance Areas

• Identifies and defines the immediate, shortand long-term objectives/ plans associated with Mast and Poles
• Keeping abreast with technological developments in the rehabilitation and maintenance of Mast and Poles electrical networks
• Directs and controls outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within Mast and Poles

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• Unemployed South African graduates below the age of 35 years to participate in the National Treasury funded Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Training programme within the City of Cape Town on a three years’ contract.
• Diploma/ Advanced Diploma/B Tech/B.Eng/BSc/ MTech/ M.Eng/MSc/PHD qualification in Chemical/ Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering
• Eligible to register with a relevant statutory professional council (ECSA) as a professional Engineer/Technologist/Technician
• A code B drivers’ licence will be an added advantage

Key Performance Areas

• Produce tailor-made training plan in line with professional council with the Mentor and Complete the structured program to build competencies for professional registration
• Participate on research and capital/operational projects relevant to statutory professional council (ECSA)
• Participate in all ISDG related activities and engage with different engineering disciplines
• Provide monthly and quarterly training progress reports
• All reports should be conducted in a professional manner and in the interest of the City of Cape Town.
• Perform various routine activities in line with training plans
• Register Professionally with relevant statutory professional council (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer/Technologist/ Technician within a 3-year period.
• Collaborate with supervisor to gain practical experience toward professional registration

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant Degree/B Tech in Policing or similar field
• Computer literacy in MS Office Applications
• Proficiency in two of the official languages of the Western Cape (one of which is English)
• Report Writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of all relevant legislations, regulations and policies
• Valid Driver’s licence (at least code B)
• No criminal record or illicit activity recorded
• Must qualify to be registered (appointed) as a member of Municipal Police Service, as per Regulation 11 of the South African Police Service Amendment Act, 1995 (Act. 68 of 1995) or must achieve such within 18 months after appointment
• Registered as Peace Officer
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Policing or similar environment (including 5 years managerial and 3 years supervisory experience in a Policing or similar environment)
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven managerial and operational skills in VIP and/or Task Force level.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage, lead and co-ordinate policing operations within the City of Cape Town.
• Manage personnel and performance within the functional unit/ area.
• Plan, monitor and control the operating and capital budget; monitor and control theft and loss within the functional unit/area.
• Coordinate the drafting of reports within the functional unit/area.
• Ensure good working relations between the City of Cape Town and its external service providers e.g Independent Complaints Directorate and South African Police Service.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification B – Degree / National Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations or a similar field
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience within the marketing and public relations environment with a strong background and experience in communications / copywriting
• Strong computer literacy skills MS Office including MS Publisher
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Ability to speak and write in at least two languages spoken in the Western Cape.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the formulation and implementation of marketing policies and procedure to ensure a positive image of the Department is maintained by using the appropriate tool.
• Develop, provide and coordinate marketing initiatives and appropriate promotional material
• Ensure effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders including the media and marketing community.
• Manage and control the financial functions of the department’s marketing related projects and activities.
• Coordinate and supervise staff associated with marketing related tasks and activities.
• Compile departmental communications including staff newsletter, updates to website, copy and writing

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Computer Literacy
• Two (2) to five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Must be physically fit and able bodied
• Valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure effective and efficient tyre management
• Ensure vehicle tyre maintenance is effectively undertaken
• General administration
• Liaise with customers
• On-the-job mentoring and coaching of new administrative staff members and in-service trainees
• Supervise both internal technical staff and external vendors in relation to their tasks
• Attend meetings with customers and vendors.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant BTech or Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business,
• Management or related field
• Minimum five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in a similar position
• Extensive managerial experience
• Experience in project management
• Understanding of the informal economy
• Understanding of local government
• Experience in working with communities
• A valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead, manage and coordinate operations within the Area
• Economic Development branch and drive service delivery
• Manage the allocation of informal trading bays within the area, using the City’s Informal Trading Permit System (ITPS)
• Manage the development and implementation of informal trading plans and trading compliance inspections

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• Degree or three-year Diploma in Geomatics
• Five (5) years’ relevant experience Working knowledge of land use and planning processes and practice
• Knowledge of local government related legislation and policies
• In depth knowledge in research of cadastral information and deeds office ownership information
• Advanced computer literacy
• Verbal and report writing skills
• Driver’s licence and a personal vehicle is a requirement.
• SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE POST:
• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Willing to enter high risk areas
• Available to be called upon in case of emergencies
• Ability to display tact under pressure
• Good verbal, public relations and conflict resolution skills
• Capable to conduct field work.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee and execute the technical function relating to applications pertaining to Council immovable property
• Oversee the interfacing with Division and Department’s stakeholders
• Oversee the updating of property data by providing property data management reports, facilitate management decision-making
• Lead, guide and mentor staff in the technical section
• Implement the communication strategy in the Section and Department.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma/ B degree in Property Management/ Build Environment or related Admitted conveyancer
• Eight (8) years’ or more relevant experience in property management at middle management
• A valid driver’s licence
• Computer Proficiency in MS Office.
• SPECIAL CONDITIONS TO THE ROLE:
• Physically fit and able-bodied for site inspections.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the conveyancing functions for the acquisition and disposal of properties to ensure compliant, effective and efficient transfers
• In consultation with the relevant officials in the Department, assist with drafting sale/lease contracts of City land as approved
• Advise on immovable property and related legislation to guide, influence decisions and negotiations to the benefit of Council and the relevant stakeholders
• Improve and facilitate cooperation between departments to ensure accurate information dissemination and timeous responses to queries and assist in maintaining the City’s integrity and ensuring compliance with the legislative framework.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

The following positions are available:

• Senior ERP Analyst - Digital Services / Senior ERP Analyst - SAP Property and Real Estate / Senior ERP Analyst - SAP Plant Maintenance / Senior ERP Analyst - Revenue (2 Posts) / Senior ERP Analyst - User Support
• Administration and Training Services / Senior ERP Analyst - Training Services / Senior ERP Analyst - ERP Programme Management / Senior ERP Analyst - Release Management / Senior ERP Analyst -SAP CRM
• Minimum relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preference will be given to candidates with a relevant B degree
• Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience of which two (2) years preferably as an ERP Analyst in providing and supporting SAP/ERP function

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant B degree in Town and Regional Planning
• 5 years’ relevant post graduate experience at an appropriate level including two years’’ related supervisory experience
• Technical or Professional registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN);
• Sound working knowledge of SPLUMA, LUPA, City of Cape Town MPBL and DMS and other related legislation and policies.
• Computer literacy (particularly in SAP/DAMS and MS Office); and
• A valid Code B driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise and provide quality control with regard to the processing of land use applications
• Provide advice to applicants and developers with regard to
• land-use development applications, including policy context and interpretation
• Manage the processing and assessing of land-use applications within one of the eight district offices
• Ensure that legislated timeframes and protocols are met and adhered
• Assist in the development of land-use management policies and processes
• Provide advice and mentorship to junior staff
• Undertake projects and tasks assigned

CLOSING DATE 09.11.2025

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Requirements

• A degree in Town and Regional Planning, Building Development or Public Administration
• Professional Registration within the Built Environment is highly advantageous
• Up to 8 years relevant experience in town planning/building management field, with at least 2 years’ experience managing a town planning or building development function
• Computer literacy (proficiency in SAP is advantageous)
• A valid Code B driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the land-use planning and building development
• management functions at a district level to ensure the effective and efficient processing of applications
• Conduct forward planning initiatives that identify immediate, shortand long-term objectives/plans within a District Office with respect to land-use and building development applications as well as customer service delivery
• Control outcomes associated with the utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel in the District Office (approximately 50 staff members)
• Monitor expenditure against the approved operational budget
• Control the professional, technical and operational outcomes associated with land-use planning and building development management functions
• Disseminate functional and operational information on the immediate, shortand long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints through structured relationship management and communication

CLOSING DATE 09.11.2025

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Requirements

• A minimum National Diploma or relevant three-year professional ICT qualification or industry-related qualification
• One (1) to two (2) years’ relevant industry experience in a telecommunications indoor and outdoor plant environment, i.e. cabling, fibre and wireless network infrastructure as well as switching facilities and data centres
• Physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions
• Up to two (2) years’ experience in telecoms network inventory records maintenance particularly in the ‘GE Smallworld Physical Network Inventory’ or similar tool
• Relevant experience in asset management survey and data capture
• Computer literacy
• A valid driver’s licence (advantageous).

Key Performance Areas

• Provide technical support to ensure the City of Cape Town's telecoms network assets and inventory data is up to date
• Systematically visit sites, survey the physical plant and equipment at each location
• Obtain access clearance and collate information by liaising with Telecommunications Branch management, staff and relevant stakeholders to ensure full coverage of all City-owned Telecommunications plant (inside- and outside), fixed asset information and equipment
• Record and capture the data into the City Broadband Infrastructure Information Management Systems (BIIMS) (which is an instance of the Smallworld application)
• Manage and control the workload by following the project plan/schedule in a systematic and efficient manner so as to fulfil his/her mandate.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• A Btech/ B degree or advanced diploma in Civil Engineering
• Registration as Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng or eligibility to register within 3 years of appointment
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience as a traffic engineer
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite
• Staff management experience
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage staff within the Transport Network Development Division
• Represent the Council at meetings with members of the public and other government and Council departments, and regular communication with same
• Lead, control and undertake investigations related to:
• Specific motorised and non-motorised traffic safety and capacity problems
• The installation of new traffic signals by Council
• The implementation of new road traffic signs and markings
• Applications for outdoor advertising
• Coordinate the installation of new traffic signals by service providers and identify the need for maintenance of traffic signal timing plans at existing signals in the region
• Assist with budget planning, control and reporting
• Manage capital projects
• Lead or draft and implement local
• Promote good design practices.

CLOSING DATE 09.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in either Ethics / Audit / or Legal fields
• A minimum of 2 years relevant ethics experience
• Membership of Ethics Institute of South Africa, ICFP and/or ACFE recommended
• Valid Code EB driver’s license is recommended
• Computer Proficiency, including MS Suite

Key Performance Areas

• Form part of an ethics team in the conducting of multi-- disciplinary ethics investigations / pro-active initiatives
• Drafting and compiling ethics investigation reports
• Perform proactive ethics awareness initiatives and training sessions
• Implementation and reporting on processes and databases related to for e.g. declarations of interest, private work, code of conduct
• Assisting with implementing a City-wide ethics programme and conducting internal assessments of the City’s ethics performance

CLOSING DATE 03.11.2025