Current Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to drive control activities through legal compliance to the legal framework in all aspects pertaining to financial policy and legislation and manage the sub-directorate to achieve its purpose. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in Law. A minimum of 5 years experience in legal or private/public sector regulatory environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate.

Key Performance Areas    

• Handle all aspects relating to drafting, analysing, reviewing, commentary and communication of national, provincial and municipal financial legislation and/or legislation that has a financial impact on the Western Cape province; Assess and review provincial financial legislation to ensure that it is relevant;
• Research, develop and update best practice guidance in respect of financial legislation and policies for department, public entities and municipalities;
• Researching, developing and monitoring policies and guidelines and frameworks in respect of financial remuneration for statutory institutions and other related entities
• Ensuring the provision of financial legislation and policy related training (inclusive of the financial Misconduct Regulations) in departments, public entities and municiplaities;
• Project Management; People Management

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial Management;
• Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA);
• The regulations issued under the PFMA; Division of Revenue Act;
• Western Cape Appropriations Act;
• The Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 (MFMA);
• The regulations issued under the MFMA;
• The Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Property Rates Act;
• Municipal Structures Act; Constitutional Framework, intergovernmental system, and the ability to demonstrate practical application thereof.
• Communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills;
• Computer Literacy skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to transport heavy road construction machinery and equipment by means of a Transporter, as well as the assistance with the maintenance of the Proclaimed Road Network. This post is based in Oudtshoorn.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 certificate or equivalent;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience;
• A valid code EC/EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP).

Recommendation    

Experience in the following:

• Use, loading and transporting of road construction equipment;
• Use of safety equipment; Basic maintenance of the Transporter.
• Willingness to travel and sleepout using caravans throughout the Central Korea and Garden Route Districts.

Key Performance Areas    

• Transportation of road construction machinery and equipment with Transporter;
• Ensure load on Transporter is legally compliant according to the permit and check validity of transport permit;
• Load and secure road construction equipment;
• Check Transporter for roadworthiness;
• Check safety equipment;
• Complete logs for Transporter;
• Clean and daily maintenance on Transporter;
• Test road construction equipment at workshop;
• Collect spares and material;
• Transport employees to and from work when required;
• Maintenance of roads.
• Operate various other construction and  maintenance machinery.

Competencies  

•  Knowledge of the following: Operating of construction related machines;
• Safety precautions pertaining to the transporting of abnormal loads;
• Abnormal load permits;
• perating minor and large construction machines;
• Conflict and diversity management;

Skills needed:

• Planning, Organising
• ; Planning and problem solving;
• Professional driving;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to arrange for investigations of corruption, coordinating investigations and to deal with preventative actions and programmes. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in local government or public adminstration.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Combatting fraud and corruption; Implementation of measures in preventing fraud and corruption;
• Conduct training on fraud, corruption and ethics;
• Monitoring the functionality and establishment of fraud and risk committees and anti-corruption committees;
• Ensure that municipalities implement and have fraud prevention plans and anti-corruption plans;
• Support municipalities in strengthening measures to combat fraud and corruption
• ; Suporting municipalities with the functionality of Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPAC's);
• Assessing the functionality of MPAC's and conduct training for members of the MPAC;
• Ensure the enforcement of the code of conduct for councillors;
• Conduct training to councilors in terms of the code of conduct for councilors.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Consitution,
• local government dispensation legislation;
• Programme and project management;
• Political environment; Human resource management;
• Financial management; Anti-corruption policies and codes;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Analytical thinking;
• Planning and organising;
• Process design; Interface management 
• Conflict management
• Strategic communication;
• Research; Ability to read the political environment;
• Advisory skills; Legal administration; Application of the law.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide support to the department and municipalities to ensure legislative clarity. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• An appropria tetertiary qualification in a law related field. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Assessing and submit appointment of senior managers in terms of sections 54A and 56 of the Municipal System Act and compile reports thereof;
• Instructing and coordinating on litigation for and against the department/MEC for Local Government and maintain the register thereof; Advice and research on legislation and provide verbal and written responses to relevant stakeholders;
• Maintain institutional integrity of municipalities by ensuring amendments of establishment notes;
• Publishing by-election notices and liaise and engage with relevant stakeholders pre and post local government election;
• Support the deputy director in ensuring legislative adherence in preparation towards a local government election; Reponsible for the legal resource centre.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Local government legislation;
• Legislative amendments;
• Municipal Structures Act;
• Municipal systems Act and applicable regulations;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Analytical skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Proven computer literact;
• Planning and organising skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) management support for all departmental application, systems and render an effective support service for ICT governance and planning. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

• Working knowledge of the following: Microsoft environment; Information Technology Information Library (ITIL); Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies(COBIT 4).

Key Performance Areas  

•  Identify, implement and maintain departmental ICT Infrastructure and application systems;
• Management Support in departmental transversal application systems;
• Facilitation of ICT Governance Implementation and Monitoring;
• Coordinate Departmental ICT Strategies and Policy Implementation;
• Manage the interface with CeI and other service providers;
• Coordinate and facilitate the introduction and optimisation of system;
• Determine and communicate financial requirements to execute assigned deliverables;
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of component projects and goals;
• Human Resource Management; Financial management.

Competencies  

 Knowledge of the following;

• Business Analytics;
• Principles and processes for providing customer services;
• ICT policy understanding and implementation;
• Applicable and regulatory requirements policies and standards (ICT Security Policy, CGICTPF, PFMA, APP, ICT Strategic Plans);
• Communication skills (written and Verbal).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to draft network diagrams and maintain information technology networks and the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software at public libraries. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A minimum of 3 years experience in information network or infrastructure environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Willingness to travel on his/her own to provide ICT Services to libraries across the province.

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for the end user environment;
• Responsible for training of library staff on the software installed on the PC’s and initial troubleshooting;
• Conduct system application support/maintenance;
• Provide inputs in policy and budget.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of provincial and public libraries;

Skills needed:

• Applying expertise and technology; Analysing;
• Relating and networking;
• Working with people;
• Planning and organising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations;
• Following instructions and proceduresl Adapting and responding to change;
• Deciding and initiating action;
• Writing and reporting;
• Learning and researching; Coping with pressures and setbacks;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven computer literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to provide specialist (most complex, advanced) heritage services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the field of Archaeology, Palaeontology, Geology, Meteorites, Heritage Conservation, Anthropology, Building Science or History ; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply

Recommendation    

• Masters Degree

Key Performance Areas    

• Processing most complex and advanced application for permits, impact assessment and appeals received in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) and other relevant legislation;
• Develop proposals for the most complex cases for formal protection of Heritage Resources;
• Monitor and enforce compliance with most sensitive and intricate permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation;
• Provide professional, technical assistance, advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters;
• Prepare the PHRA submission to the tribunals;
• Brief counsel or state prosecutor on the technical details with regards to court cases;
• Ensure proper storage of archaeological and paleontological, meteorites artifacts.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Training in archaeology and related disciplines;
• Human resource management;
• Management of finance in line with the Public Finance Management Act;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Analytical thinking;
• Project Management;
• Development of systems and databases;
• Planning and organising;
• Conflict resolution.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage, organise, plan, co-ordinate and promote sport and recreation activities in the Western Cape by providing an enabling environment for the District Offices. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements  

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

Recommendation    

• A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas  

•  Financial Management;
• Human Resource Management; Policy & Strategy;
• Sport and Recreation Programme implementation; Liaise with the relevant role-players such as: Local Authorities, Schools, Sport federations, Other Provincial & National departments, Sport councils,
• Recreation structures,
• Private sector organisations, NPO/ NGO`s.

Competencies    

Knowledge and ability in the following:

• Planning and organising: Strategic planning to set objectives to ensure proper linking to the relevant Head Office Components; plan for activities, which include compiling of management reports.
• Finance: Budget planning; Set budget levels and expenditure control.
• Initiate methods to improve the effective utilisation of funds.
• Human Resource Matters: Dealing with the demands of a constantly changing workplace;
• Oversee district offices.
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. National Sport and Recreation policies and legislation, including the National Sport and Recreation Plan
• Computer: Operational / utilisation of specific computer software packages and efficient utilisation of both hardware and software.
• Written and verbal communication skills

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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 to assist with the management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management or Physical / Natural Sciences or Engineering (or an equivalent qualification); A valid (Code B) driving license.

Recommendation    

Working knowledge and relevant experience of the following:

• Environmental Management, Integrated Environmental Management, particularly Air Quality Management;
• Air Quality Monitoring; Environmental Legislation;
• Compliance and Enforcement and Project Management / Planning. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies;
• Provide leadership, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Atmospheric Emissions Licensing, Emissions Inventory, Dispersion Modelling;
• Air Quality Management Planning, information management and capacity building);
• Provide specialist advice and technical expertise and assistance with respect to the operation and maintenance of an air quality monitoring network;
• Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA);
• Provide support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions. 

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Environmental Management (air quality management, integrated environmental management; pollution management; regulatory services);
• Air Quality Management Systems (e.g. air quality monitoring network, atmospheric emission licensing, air quality management planning, etc.);
• Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA);
• Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA, NEM:AQA).

Skills in the following:

• Communication (written and vertbal);
• General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management;
• Excellent research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports;
• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for four (4) suitably qualified and competent Engineering Technologists to provide technical advice and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges for Road Systems. The successful incumbents will be required to deliver, oversee and assist in quality assurance of system, data gathering/ capturing and other system operational tasks for the provincial road network. These posts are stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification;
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience required;
• A valid code B driving licence; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist or have submitted with ECSA for professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist (proof of payment to be submitted with application is required)
• Note: Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist must be obtained within 6 months from appointment.

Recommendation    

• Public Sector experience focusing on Roads;
• Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road/bridge/ culvert construction and/or maintenance experience of surface and gravel roads; Experience in asset management and/or data collection processes of roads infrastructure;
• Exposure to project management, budget and financial management of engineering projects;
• Exposure to IT systems and the development of systems for engineering applications;
• Further studies or formal courses;
• Experience and good command across various engineering design stages for multidiscipline projects.

Key Performance Areas  

•  Provide technological advisory services:-Support Engineers,
• Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities;
• Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements;
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology;
• Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures;
• Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles;
• Perform administrative and related functions:
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases;
• Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise;
• To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    Knowledge of the following:

• Technical: Project management; Technical design and analysis;
• Research and development;
• Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance;
• Technical report writing; Networking;
• Professional Judgment; Generic:
• Problem solving and analysis;
• Decision making;
• Team leadership;
• Creativity;
• Self-management;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;
• Communication skills;
• Computer skills;
• Planning and Organising;
• People management.