Current Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• A postgraduate diploma in public health will be an advantage
• 5- 8 years line management experience
• Experience in a training environment will be an advantage
• Highly PC proficient
• Sound verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Valid driver's licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manages the Training Unit and coordinates the training programmes in City Health
• Manages the Training Unit staff, budget and equipment

Co-Ordinates and provides quality assurance of all training Activities including:

• Providing of technical support to the sub-districts
• Scheduling and co-ordination of training programmes
• Compiling the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and ensuring implementation, monitoring and evaluation thereof
• Identifying training needs and ensuring training and/ or mentoring takes place
• Assisting in ensuring that primary health care standards are complied with
• Facilitate the placement of students requiring practical training from tertiary institutions in sub areas
• General administration and data compilation including updated database of City Health training activities
• Ensuring there is engagement of end users in the development of needs related training courses
• Networking by liaising with external tertiary academic institutions, training services institutions and in-house stakeholders as well as other external stakeholders
• Attending regular meetings, workshops and seminars and serving on the Corporate Education Development Training Forum
• Researching in the field of training in order to establish best practice
• Provides general training information and actions any training related tasks to assist senior management and guides the management team with training related requests
• Manages and implements projects and programmes and manages appropriate contract agreements

CLOSING DATE 21.09.2026

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources related field
• 4-5 years relevant experience.
• In depth knowledge of relevant Acts, regulations and systems and procedures pertaining to the Human Resource discipline
• A valid code EB driving licence
• Strong data analytical skills

Key Performance Areas

• To assist in developing, guiding and advising branches / departments in the planning & implementation of people management strategies, functions & activities.
• Coordinate and implement effective HR communications and employee engagement strategies for the Directorate.
• Assist in implementing the talent attraction, retention and development strategies.
• Assist with developing & implementing strategic workforce plans in the directorate.
• Assist in managing employee relations in the directorate.
• Initiate and support the implementation of employee wellness interventions for the Directorate.
• Facilitate and support the implementation of staffing strategies for the Directorate.
• Initiate and support the implementation of change management interventions in the Directorate.
• Continuously improve Recognition and Reward strategies for the Directorate.
• Support the conceptualisation and improvement of employee on-boarding strategies for the Directorate

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• A Relevant three-year Tertiary qualification (preferably in Engineering, Marketing or Business, etc.)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Considerable Management experience at a senior level in relevant field (8 years or more)

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and define the immediate, short- and long-term objectives goals
• Lead, coordinate, and direct the staff and resources and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the branch
• Ensure best practice Retail customer relations management is performed
• Ensure effective Public transfer of knowledge and awareness regarding the safe use of Energy/Electricity
• Ensure effective Public awareness regarding the Energy Retail products and services
• Manage and guide Electricity Prepaid and Post-paid project and contracts
• Disseminate functional and Operational information on the immediate short- and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraint

CLOSING DATE 18.09.2026

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Requirements

• A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification/BCom with a focus on finance
• MFMA Minimum Competency
• Relevant SAP and PPM experience / working knowledge would be advantageous to have
• Effective communication and collaborative abilities to engage key relevant stakeholders
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ and/or Supervisory/Management Experience
• Knowledge of local government legislation, MFMA and Supply Chain Management policies and procedures
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the coordination and facilitate the EPWP operating Grant and Capital Budgetary process to ensure an approved budget for the ensuing year
• Coordinate and monitor income from external sources for the department to ensure compliance with legislation with policy and procedures
• Provide financial monitoring and reporting to the Manager: EPWP and CDW and the department to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures
• EPWP cost centre management
• Render an efficient finance support and coordination service to the Manager EPWP and CDW and the department to ensure prudent financial management and compliance with legislation policies and procedures
• Coordinate the Adjustment and review of the Operating Grant and Capital Budget
• Monitor and report on the Cost Centre Management
• Applying effective and efficient management of staff within the finance section by the correct allocation of work, monitoring performance and applying discipline, training and development

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12
• 1- 2 years’ relevant experience
• A valid code A / B/ C1 driver’s license with PrDP
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Please note that a medical examination and driver assessment are required for the courier position.

Key Performance Areas

• Performs routine administration tasks relating to the delivering and collecting documentation and goods.
• Assists with routine office duties, including filing, sorting, and organizing documents.
• Performs specific tasks and activities prior to and on completion of allocated assignments, by ensuring instructions and departmental procedures and Occupational Health and Safety are complied with.
• Clean, maintain vehicle regularly and neatly to ensure safe and efficient usage thereof. Ensure vehicle is serviced as and when required
• Reports issues related to vehicle use or delivery problems promptly to management.
• Ensure obtaining the correct signatures when delivering or collecting goods.
• Assist with the general housekeeping as required from time to time to ensure that stock is efficiently stored in a clean and safe environment.

CLOSING DATE 22.09.2026

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Requirements

• Master’s Degree with preference for a qualification in Adult Education, Law and Police Management or an equivalent
• 8 years or more experience at a large Accredited training facility
• Registered Assessor and Moderator
• Qualification in ODETD
• Computer literacy
• A valid drivers’ licence
• No criminal record or illicit activity recorded
• Have knowledge of relevant National Legislation and Council’s Policies (SAQA, SETA, Adult Learning etc.)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST

• 24-hour standby duties

Key Performance Areas

• Manage, lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the training and development function of the Safety and Security Training College to ensure that training and development within the safety and Security Training College complies with norms and standards.
• To ensure that training provided at the College consistently meets or exceeds industry standards by researching, implementing and monitoring new training activities and practices.
• Coordinate administrative needs and management of the Training College and its resources.
• Manage personnel and performance within the Training & Development Division: lead and motivate staff.
• Ensure sound stakeholder relations with SAPS, RMTC, SAQA, NQF, other Metro Police Departments, Service Providers and Institutions of Higher Learning: Engagement with external stakeholders.
• Manage training and skills development and the transfer of skills and knowledge

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent Technical qualification with trade certificate (Plumbing).
• ND: Civil Engineering is advantageous.
• 3-5 years relevant supervisory experience in a civil engineering operational environment.
• Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/construction processes as well as Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Code EB/C1/EC/C/EC1 driver’s licence.

Successful candidate/s will be:

• Required to be physically fit and able bodied. Must be Able to lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment and fit into confined spaces.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work standby, outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

Key Performance Areas

• Operational implementation of effective water and sewer services within Reticulations.
• Maintain assets, operate water and sewer reticulation, coordinate minor construction work.
• Supervise and monitor the allocation of work to subordinates.
• Arrange for contractors to undertake emergency maintenance and replacement work.
• Undertake accident investigations, District Manager Reports and prepare public liability claims.
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety processes.
• Input into the compilation, control and implementation of capital and operating budgets of the Depot.
• Performing specific administrative functions for the section.
• Strong leadership ability to drive a high-performance culture.
• Apply the disciplinary policy whilst interfacing with trade unions.
• Liaise with Community leaders and engage with other Stakeholders on water and sanitation in informal settlements and formal areas.

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a bachelor's degree in commerce (Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Demand Management) or other relevant qualification(s).
• 8 years or more relevant experience.
• In addition, it would be advantages if the candidate is able to demonstrate capabilities to drive a more modern and data-driven Demand Management function.
• This would include, amongst others:
• An understanding of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies and how these can be applied to improve demand planning;
• The ability to interrogate and use data to identify trends, inefficiencies, risks and opportunities;
• Strong technology and systems capability, including the ability to leverage existing systems and data more effectively;
• Innovate and the ability to identify opportunities to improve and automate processes; and
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Ensuring that requirements are addressed by procurement contracts.
• Conducting value for money analysis, market research and supplier analytics to ensure that innovations and technological benefit are maximized.

Key Performance Areas

• Providing the SCM Director support with respect to Managing the secretarial requirements of the Supply Chain Management Committees.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the Supplier Management function, ensuring accurate processing, maintenance, and governance of all vendor data.
• Manging Supplier Risk registers.
• Drive the development and implementation of supplier development programmes, strengthening supplier capability and enabling sustainable supplier growth.
• Manage and monitor SCM-wide Human Resource Management obligations, including Strategic Workforce Planning, Individual Performance Management processes, Education, Training and Development, labour relations procedures, time and attendance management, and departmental HR analytics.
• Providing the SCM Director support with respect to Promoting a professional culture within SCM unit.
• Oversee the staff due diligence and vetting function, ensuring robust controls, effective reporting, and mitigation of organisational conflict risks.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the SCM Records Management function, ensuring full lifecycle control of all physical and electronic SCM records.
• Leadership and stakeholder-management capability necessary to fundamentally change the performance and perception of the Demand Management function
• Design and Implement Demand Management policies, systems, and procedures that support efficient and economic procurement of goods and services.
• Manage the City’s movable asset disposal processes, providing strategic oversight of the central auction centre and ensuring compliance, transparency, and effective revenue generation.
• Ensuring that requirements are addressed by procurement contracts, conducting value for money analysis, market research and supplier analytics to ensure that innovations and technological benefit are maximized
• Manage all administrative processes to ensure proper maintenance of vendor master data
• Manage the process of codification of the SAP Materials
• Master data in an accurate and timeous manner ensure that material master data is in accordance with the City data standard

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Plumbing Trade Test certificate in accordance with S26D of the Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998 (Red seal).
• One (1) to two (2) years post apprenticeship relevant experience.
• Grade 12 will be advantageous.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s licence with PrDP.
• Council Driving Authority will be advantageous.
• Candidates who are not in possession of the Council Driving Authority will be required to undergo a driving assessment as part of the Recruitment and Selection process.
• SAP literacy will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/construction processes as well as Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Successful candidate/s will be:

• Required to be physically fit and able bodied. Must be able to lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment, and fit into confined spaces.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work standby, outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Must be prepared to enter confined areas.

Key Performance Areas

• Planned and predictive maintenance to ensure that maintenance cycles and work procedures are implemented.
• Ensure that networks are installed, operated, maintained, and repaired according to safe work procedures enabling uninterrupted and optimum functionality of the distribution/ conveyance systems.
• Fault-finding to ensure faults are detected, effectively repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption to services.
• Supervision and administration to ensure that tasks, instructions, and findings are coordinated, communicated, and understood.
• Capturing information to ensure details of activities are accurately recorded.
• Ensure details of activities are accurately recorded to facilitate the processing of information related to productivity personnel, time and material allocation and utilization for specific assignments.
• Ensuring a safe work environment through the application of health and safety regulations.
• Complete internal transactional documentation (e.g. time sheets, log sheets, progress, and productivity report, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist).

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• B Tech: Civil Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as Candidate Engineering Technologist.
• Up to 3 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Civil Engineering Infrastructure.
• Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects. CAD and modelling packages.
• Willingness to travel within the City of Cape Town if required.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Applies basic principles and theoretical knowledge of civil engineering services, e.g. feasibility, concept and preliminary designs, documentation and procurement, contract administration and inspections.
• Compiling and maintaining stats.
• Drafting routine correspondence.
• Preparing routine reports.
• Responding to enquiries/requests.
• Safe- keeping of research material.
• Analysing and evaluating information.
• Conduct research and investigations.
• Providing the results of research.
• Participating in facilitation.
• Answering routine queries.
• Discussing results of research.
• Interpreting legal documents.
• Data interpretation and analysis.

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate
• Petrol, Diesel, Earth Moving or Equivalent Mechanic Trade Certificate will be advantageous
• One (1) to two (2) years’ relevant experience in fleet maintenance workshop
• Be physically able to carry out all requirements of the post
• A valid Code 10/C1 driver’s licence with a valid PrDP
• Applicants will be required to undergo Risk Driving Assessment.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide an inspection and testing service to the workshop for vehicles, plant, equipment and fixed installations.
• Fault-finding, testing, and repairing activities of all such assets to ensure that functionality is restored with minimal disruption to services
• Complete internal transactional documentation, such as time sheets, log sheets and vehicle checklists
• Provide planned and predictive maintenance activities associated with specific functional areas such as building mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Provide inspection and testing service- to the workshop for vehicles, plant, equipment and fixed installations to establish the extent of damage
• Provide labour to effect service and repairs for vehicles or plant
• Assemble mechanical components for reinstallation of vehicle or plant machine
• Attend to field services/repairs as well as on site breakdowns
• Maintain safe work standards as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assist in training and mentoring of junior staff.

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or preferably a B Degree/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in roads and stormwater maintenance operations within a municipal or comparable engineering environment, of which at least 2 years must be in a supervisory capacity, overseeing depot operations or managing multi-disciplinary field teams
• A valid Code B driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the Roads and Stormwater depot and its staff and ensure compliance of operational procedures with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Plans, prioritizes, and schedules road and stormwater maintenance projects, ensuring adequate material, equipment, and personnel resources to achieve programme outcomes
• Coordinates and controls personnel activities to meet performance goals, ensuring staff productivity and discipline align with operational objectives
• Manage specialised Roads and Stormwater maintenance programmes/projects and general repair works ensuring quality and cost compliance with specifications, contracts, and work orders
• Performs and oversees administrative functions related to the depot operations
• Manage the operational budget and its processes
• Undertake Management reporting

CLOSING DATE 27.09.2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12
• 5 – 8 years’ relevant experience in a Planning & Building Development Environment dealing with Planning and Building
• Development applications, which should include supervisory experience at an appropriate level;
• Computer literacy, MS Office;
• Good knowledge of local government related legislation and policies.

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, short- and 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, short- and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints through structured relationship management and communication

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12
• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Degree, will be advantageous
• 5-8 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level.
• Valid code B driver's licence will be advantageous
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Good knowledge of local government related legislation and policies.

Key Performance Areas

• Collating information and/ or conducting investigations to establish facts for inclusion into responses to internal/ external communications.
• Providing periodic progress reports to director / managers for/on event and promotional marketing projects
• Interacting with districts with a view to consolidating, referring and responding to specific problems or clarifying procedural interpretation and understanding.
• Managing and monitoring a variety of projects / subprojects and adhoc requests for visual communication

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026

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Requirements

• Process building development applications
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws
• Liaise with external and internal parties
• Perform administrative duties.

Key Performance Areas

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification in any built environment discipline
• Minimum two (2) years’ relevant experience
• Knowledge of the implementation of National Building Regulations and SABS Code regulations and requirements
• Professional registration with a recognised Built Environment Council will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• A Valid Code B driver’s licence.

CLOSING DATE 25.09.2026