Current Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the relevant academic facilities of Agricultural Management and Social Sciences of the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute.
• This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree;
• A minimum of 5 years middle management (Deputy Director or Assistant Director level in the Public Sector or equivalent in other sectors) experience (management experience in an academic environment).

Recommendation

• MSc Agric or equivalent qualification; 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

• Manage and develop relevant quality training programmes;
• People management;
• Policy determination;
• Financial management;
• Client services/stakeholder management and engagement/liaison.

Competencies
Knowledge in the following:

• Policy and curriculum development processes with regard to training; Strategic management; Human resource management and development; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal.

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Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to  conduct policy research and analysis and provide strategic implementation support to the Directorate in implementing the Provincial Strategic Plan of the Western Cape Government. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate post graduate qualification in Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Planning, Public Policy or related qualification;
• A minimum of 6 years' relevant experience within a policy analysis and/ or research methodology environment.

Recommendation

Experience in the following:

• Social and economic policy development and implementation; Managing stakeholder relations, facilitation and networking; Proven experience in a fast-paced, flexible and dynamic environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Research and analyse the provincial policy environment;
• Identify critical areas for provincial government intervention;
• Develop multi-functional policy and strategic responses; Initiate the development of appropriate, integrated and multi-disciplinary government programmes and strategic implementation;
• Support strategic provincial structures with appropriate policy formulation;
• Supervise operational planning and work organisation of the unit and Provide strategic support to the policy agenda of key strategic public and private partners.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following:

• Public policy analysis and public development processes; Strategy development, management, and monitoring; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day;
• Global regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Intergovernmental and international relations.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Excellent strategy development; Excellent networking and network formation; Critical thinking; Innovation; Problem-solving; Good facilitation; Project management; Planning; Ability to: Analyse, conceptualise and implement policy and strategy; Work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation.

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Job Purpose
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of the citizens by ensuring the implementation of social welfare and community development services within the region. This post is stationed in Eden Karoo.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years experience at a middle-management level; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation

• A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities. 

Key Performance Areas

Oversee the management and implementation of the following social welfare and community development services within the Eden Karoo Region:

• Families and Children Programmes; Special Programmes;
• Social Crime Prevention Programmes; Community Development Programmes;
• Oversee district business planning, information management and stakeholder management;
• Strategic Management; Oversee regional level and corporate service; Financial Management.

Competencies
Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; Knowledge of the following:

• Education environment; Management principles; Public Service procedures; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;

Skills:

• Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Strategic thinking and planning.

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Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who have a passion for serving others, to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by ensuring integrated and transversal provincial infrastructure planning and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering infrastructure and related services throughout the Western Cape which will contribute towards the vision of the Department which is to enable infrastructure-led growth and investment for the Western Cape that benefits communities.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) plus a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 8 years’ senior management experience of which atleast 3 years must be with in any organ of state as defined in the Constitution, Act 108 of 1996;

Recommendation

• A postgraduate degree in Economics and/ or Future studies will serve as an advantage; Senior Management experience within the economic and infrastructure sectors.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the development of the Western Cape Infrastructure strategy to achieve and drive long-term economic and social goals as well as oversee the implementation thereof;
• Manage the following infrastructure portfolio’s: Provincial Roads; Energy; Water; Freight; Public Works as well as Human Settlements.
• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following areas: Provincial road network; Integrated human settlement development; WCG property portfolio.
• Transversally plan, co-ordinate and implement integrated infrastructure strategies and programmes;
• Ensure the provision of effective financial management services inclusive of supply chain management to the Department; Ensure the provision of effective and efficient services to the Provincial Minister; Play a leading and supporting role on different transversal and strategic platforms;
•  Ensure the implementation of sound people management practices;
• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Department; Evaluate the performance of the Department on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards;
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Department and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it;
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Department; Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Head of Department.

Competencies

• Proven knowledge of and working experience of the following: Legislation,  regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on infrastructure and human settlements;
• Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the department’s function; Procurement and tendering processes;
• Policy development,  and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration;
• Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
• Public finance and discourse management processes;
• The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments; Performance management;

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;

Skills:

• Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration;
• Strategic Planning; Emotional Intelligence; Relationship building; Problem-Solving; Decision-making;
• Persuasion; Coaching; Delegation; Organisation; Planning and Strategising; Conflict Resolution;
• Resilience; Big picture thinking; Strategic Forecasting; Negotiation; Cultural awareness;
• Adaptability; Values: Caring; Competence; Accountability; Integrity; Innovation and Responsiveness;
• Ethos: Compassionate; Considerate; Hopeful; Forgiving; Honest; Joyful; Patient; Humble and Self-controlled.

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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 develop, implement and manage water quality monitoring programmes and the analysis and management of associated data to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours NQF 8 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Physical, Natural Sciences or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management,Sciences;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water quality management); A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

• Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental legislation, policies and regulations, including integrated pollution management and water resource management; Environmental management, Environmental Impact Management, and Pollution and Chemicals Management; Water quality management including monitoring, data analysis and information systems and Research and/or report writing experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Management and implementation of an integrated water quality monitoring programme in the respective catchments;
• Data analysis and provision of specialist technical comment to inform integrated pollution management initiatives and regulatory interventions;
• Provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental technical reports (including impact assessment reports) to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding pollution and chemicals management;
• Development of citizen science initiatives and monitoring and water stewardship networks;
• Manage financial and human resources, including project and contract management and general office management;
• Contribute to a communication, information, monitoring and evaluation system for water quality monitoring programme with regards to pollution management and the implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans.

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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 provide for the management and technical support for the development and implementation of the Province’s biodiversity economy and ecological infrastructure programmes and projects to enable optimal value for investment within the Province.This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Management, Natural, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering Sciences ;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the field of biodiversity management, biodiversity economy, policy, planning or conservation management after qualification ;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

• Master’s degree or higher;
• Previous experience in advancing the biodiversity economy/ ecological infrastructure investment;
• Advancing partnerships and collaboration of stakeholders;
• Programme and project management within the biodiversity field and Experience in facilitation and establishing stakeholder platforms.

Key Performance Areas

• Biodiversity economy and ecological infrastructure legislation, policy, strategic planning and procedural development and review;
• Support and undertake biodiversity monitoring and performance review processes for CapeNature and the Biosphere Reserves;
• Advance the ongoing development and implementation of the Province’s ecological infrastructure investment framework, including the contribution of CapeNature and the Biosphere Reserves and leveraging investment of partners;
• Planning, coordination and implementation of Biodiversity Economy initiatives.
• Mainstreaming and capacity building for advancing the biodiversity economy and implementing the Ecological Infrastructure Investment Framework within the Department, municipalities and partners; General Management, financial, human and administrative management.

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to manage and supervise road worker maintenance teams whilst performing road maintenance on Proclaimed Road Network in the West Coast Area. This post is based in Malmesbury.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 10 (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code EC) driving licence with professional drivers permit (PDP). 

Recommendation
Experience in the following:

• Civil construction activities; Operating large construction machines; Management and supervision of staff; Administrative related experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Plan, supervise and undertake road maintenance activities;
• Determine material quantities for road maintenance activities;
• Define road defects and undertake corrective measures;
• Safeguard work areas in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• Train subordinates.

Competencies

• Good understanding of the maintenance and repair of defect on roads and within road reserves;
• Conflict and diversity management; Skills needed: Communication (verbal and written);
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated

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Job Purpose

• Western Cape Mobility Department has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide an effective and efficient accounting system in respect of revenue and receivables. This individual must have the ability to work under presure and meet tight deadlines. This post is based in Cape Town – CBD. 

Minimum Requirements

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent with Accountancy or Mathematics as passed subjects; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience in financial accounting.

Recommendation

• Relevant experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment;
• Working knowledge of general information support systems such as PERSAL and BAS.

Key Performance Areas

• Debt management;
• Disclosures in the financial statements and reporting;
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service;
• Monitoring and reporting on revenue and receivables. 

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics;
• Legislative framework governing the Public Service;
• Working procedures in terms of the working environment;

Skills required:

• Computer; Planning and organising; Language; Good Verbal and written communication.

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Job Purpose
Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. The individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. The post is based in Cape Town – CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in a financial accounting working environment. 

Key Performance Areas

• Compile Interim and Annual Financial Statements;
• Co-ordinate the inputs in respect of the audit file for Interim and Annual Financial Statements;
• Align Annual report with the Annual Financial Statements;
• Preparing information for SCOPA; Co-ordinate the inputs in respect of the In Year Monitoring reports;
• Ensure that month and year end closure on BAS are done successfully; Monitor the asset and liability accounts and ensure timeous clearing thereof; Authorise BAS journals;
• Authorise BAS entities; Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents;
• Provide advice and guidance to role players on the Trial Balance, BAS detail reports, Bas matching reports and other related financial reports;
• Collate financial supporting information for planning purposes;
• Monitor compliance with financial prescripts; Supervisory functions.

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; Financial accounting administration;
• Financial accounting processes; Risk management and quality assurance control in a financial accounting working environment;
• Public service procedures, processes and systems
• ; Understanding of programme and project management; Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy;
• Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration.

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Job Purpose

Western Cape Mobility Department has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a communication support service to the Western Cape Mobility Department. This individual must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. This post is based in Cape Town – CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate (3-year National Diploma/B Degree or higher qualification) in Communication Science or Public Relations or equivalent;
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a departmental 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

• Research, planning and implementation of internal communication support within the Department;
• Research, planning and implementation of external communication support within the Department;
• Provide support for the Department’s media management services; Planning and administration.

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Job Purpose
Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to compile a credible and sustainable main and adjustments budget for the province, and to guide and monitor the efficient implementation thereof, through monthly in-year budget monitoring. This post is based in Cape Town (CBD).

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year B-Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation

Experience in the following:

• Management accounting field, expenditure analysis and report writing.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinating the main budget (EPRE) process for the province, including planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers’ proof), drafting of the Bill and tabling of the main budget for the province;
• Coordinating the adjustment (AEPE) budget process for the province, including rollover applications, planning, assessing budget submissions, compiling the budget (printers proof), drafting of the Bill for the adjustment budget/s and tabling of the AEPE for the province;
• Coordinate, monitor and analyse the In-year budget spending performance of 3 departments/ votes; Management of staff.