Current Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Engineer to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements  

•  Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification;
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required;
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer.
• (Proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment;
• A valid code B or higher driving licence.

Recommendation    

• B Eng/BSc in all Engineering fields will be considered with relevant work experience;
• Exposure of asset management principles, technical methods, financials, systems and techniques;
• Experience in the implementation of strategies and policies related to the management of road infrastructure; Exposure of human resource-, supply chain-, contract-, management;
• Experience in financial motivation or project preparation for funding requirements;
• Advance experience in the use of Microsoft Office, Asset Management systems, GIS and other software / databases programs HDM4, dTIMS, IQMS;
• Willingness to travel when required; Further studies or courses.

Key Performance Areas    

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Human capital development; Office administration and budget planning; Research and development.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Programme and project management;
• Engineering design and analysis knowledge;
• Research and development;
• Computer-aided engineering applications;
• Legal compliance;
• Technical report writing;
• Creating high performance culture;
• Professional judgment;
• Networking;

The following skills:

• Decision making;
• Team leadership;
• Analytical skills; Creativity;
• Self-management;
• Financial management;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Planning and organising;
• Conflict management;
• Problem solving and analysis;
• People management; C
• hange management; Innovation;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Ability to perform data interpretation and analysis to assist with road asset planning and management;
• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders;
• Ability to identify asset condition and formulate and implement an improvement plan for asset service delivery.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastrucuture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage in year annual reports on recorded financial affairs and financial systems. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Experience working in a financial environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for Financial systems and In-Year-Monitoring (IYM) reporting;
• Ensure the interim and annual financial statements are compiled;
• Responsible for Month end closure;
• Responsible for regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and tactical advice;
• Oversight bodies, committees and forums;
• Ensure that operational management of the sub-component. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Government policies and procedure (Public Finance Management Act and circulars); Modified Cash Standards;
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal);
• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Leadership;
• problem solving and decision making.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to provide an integrated, effective and efficient immovable asset budget planning. This post is based in Cape Town (CBD).

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ Equivalent or higher); A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in management accounting of which 3 years experience on management level; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor revenue and expenditure for Immovable Assets incl. financial reporting on Conditional Grants and compliance with PFMA; Assist with the Immovable Asset budgeting in MTEF process - Property rates, leased in/out assets, projects lists, financial info for SP, APP and AR, B5 reports;
• Assist in Adjustment budget process – reprioritise budgets across projects;
•  Assist with the prevention of unauthorised, irregular and fruitless/wasteful expenditure;
• Manage the Infrastructure Reporting Model (IRM);
• Assist in preparation of reports - End of Year (EoY) reports, C-AMP and U-AMP. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines;
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector;
• Budget administration;
• Management accounting processes;
• Revenue and expenditure control;
• Risk management and quality assurance control in a management accounting working environment;
• Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; ;
• Information, Database and Records Management;
• Human Resource Management legislation, policies, regulations, strategies, frameworks, directives, guidelines, best practices, codes, collective agreements;

Skills:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet, Internet and other relevant financial software packages;
• Leadership; Budgeting;
• Conceptual and formulation;
• Statistical; Report-writing;
• Numeracy; Analytical; Implementation and monitoring;;
• Networking; Sound organising, problem-solving and dispute resolution/conflict management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to provide and integrated, effective and efficient in-year budget monitoring, reporting and adjustment system This post is based in Cape Town (CBD).

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ Equivalent or higher); A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in management accounting of which 3 years experience on management level; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor revenue and expenditure; Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, Conditional Grants, Earmarked funds, Annual Report, In-Year-Monitoring (IYM);  
• Assist in Adjustment budget process;
• Assist with the prevention of unauthorised expenditure, under spending and over-spending;
• Evaluate and make recommendations on submissions with financial implications to the relevant manager and Programme manager.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines;
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Sector; Budget administration;
• Management accounting processes; Revenue and expenditure control;
• Risk management and quality assurance control in a management accounting working environment; Modern systems of governance and administration;
• Public service procedures, processes and systems; ;
• Information, Database and Records Management;
• Human Resource Management legislation, policies, regulations, strategies, frameworks, directives, guidelines, best practices, codes, collective agreements;

Skills:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet, Internet and other relevant financial software packages;
• Leadership; Budgeting;
• Conceptual and formulation;
• Statistical; Report-writing;
• Numeracy; Analytical;
• Implementation and monitoring;;
• Networking; Sound organising, problem-solving and dispute resolution/conflict management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s) or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are stationed at the following care centres: Clanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, Lindelani, Kraaifontein ROAR and Vredelus.

Minimum Requirements  

•  A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Experience:

• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification.
• Recommendation    Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP); Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker.

Key Performance Areas    

• Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission;

This would include the following actions:

• Engagement
• Assessment / Plan of Action;
• Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs;
• Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book);
• Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services;
• Continuous Professional Development;
• Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Developmental programmes;
• Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures;
• Rules and procedures of the care centre;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Ability to intervene and resolve conflict;
• Problem solving skills;
• Planning and organising skills; Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients;
• Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy;
• Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to co-ordinate and facilitate the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme and vacation programme in accordance with the requirements of the relevant higher education institution and secure learning and employment opportunities for bursars and graduates, respectively. This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience. 

Recommendation    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher). 

Key Performance Areas  

•  Co-ordinate and facilitate the Work Integrated Learning Programme and/or Vacation Programme;
• Assess and evaluate the operational needs of the department;
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the securing of employment opportunities for placement of Masakh’iSizwe graduates;
• Render line administrative support to the programme;
• Co-ordinate administrative management control measures pertaining to the stakeholder relationship/partnership;
• Conduct research on matters that impact on the Programme;
• Manage project related resources.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Relevant legislation regarding Public Transport and Public Service administration;
• Skills Development Legislative and framework; Public Services,
• Provincial and Departmental strategies/policies/prescripts and other documents that address Public Transport Development;
• Provincial Growth and Development Strategy;
• Strategic Infrastructure Plan;
• Relevant software packages and sound application of relevant computer programmes;
• Human capital and financial administration;
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy;
• Verbal and written communication;
• Report writing and formulation; Ability to interpret and apply policies; Ability to conduct basic research. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and coordinate the provision of agricultural support, assistance to farmers as well as the implementation of land reform programmes and agricultural development projects as per the Annual Performacnce Plan (APP) indicator shedulefor the districts of Central Karoo, Cape Winelands and Cape Metropole . These posts are based in Beaufort West, Stellenbosch and Goodwood.

Minimum Requirements    

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

• An appropriate post graduate qualification.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage agricultural producer support and development services towards the achievement of the programme objectives;
• Manage, lead and coordinate the district activities;
• Maintain and manage internal and external collaboration with stakeholders;
• Financial, administration and people management.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Extension methodology, project planning and management;
• Agricultural producer support (smallholder and commercial agricultural sector support systems);
• Food security system support;
• Management processes;
• Labour relations legislation and regulations;
• Performance management;
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA);
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other financial policies;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Project management; Financial and budget management;
• Supervisory and personnel management;
• People management;
• Organising and networking; Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to drive motor vehicles to transport passengers and other items (e.g. mail and documents). This post is stationed at Tygerberg.

Minimum Requirements    

• Junior Certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid Code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Driving light and medium motor vehicles
• Transport passengers and collect and deliver items;
• Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicles;
• Complete all the required and prescript records and logbooks;
• Render a clerical/support/messenger service in the relevant office;
• Copy and fax documents; Assist in the registry.

Competencies    

A good understanding of the following:

• City(ies) in which the functions will be performed;
• Procedures to perform messenger duties; Routine office support functions (e.g., registry functions, Making of photocopies);
• Prescripts for the correct utilisation of the motor vehicle;
• Procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly;

Skills in the following:

• Basic Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
• Communication skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team