Fresh Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who has a passion for serving others, to make a real difference in the quality of life of our residents by ensuring the provision of transversal work organisation capacity enablement (organisation design, process optimization policy, practice and process enablement across the Western Cape Government).

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree at NQF 7 level in Social Sciences/ Industrial Psychology/ Public and Business Management Science or related.
• Five (5) years experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).

Recommendation    

• Extensive experience in process modelling and re-engineering would be preferred.

Key Performance Areas    
Line Management:

• Ensuring the provision of macro transversal and strategic work organisation (structure and process design) capacity enablement interventions.
• Ensuring the provision of job design services.
• Ensure legally sound contracts.
• Ensuring the facilitation of prescribed transversal service delivery initiatives.

Strategic Management:

• Defining and reviewing on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Driving the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Driving the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluating the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Reporting to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to Digital government and ICT.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Fostering and promoting a culture of innovation within the Directorate, Chief Directorate and the Branch.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• Ensuring new, innovative and adaptive design approaches are embedded to improve service delivery

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate, Directorate, Branch and Department.

People Management

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.

Competencies    

• Advanced knowledge of organisation Development discipline, with emphasis on OD strategy and organisational behaviour.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of other relevant national and provincial legislation, policy, prescripts, regulations, codes, directives, standards, collective agreements, best practices, procedures, etc.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, people management and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of labour relations legislation and regulations.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the staff performance management system.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who has a passion for serving others, to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens by ensuring the provision of internal audits for a cluster of departments in compliance with the approved internal audit methodology; evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-degree at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA, majoring in Accounting and Auditing.
• Five (5) years experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). 

Recommendation    

• Certified Internal Auditor

Key Performance Areas    
Line Management:

• Review the analysis and assessment of the departmental risk areas for multiple departments included in the directorate, ensuring that high-level risk areas are included in the risk profile and audit universe.
• Review the Risk-based 3-Year Rolling Strategic and 1-year Operational Internal Audit plan for the departments included in the cluster
• Review the engagement objectives, key controls and gaps, ensuring that they are appropriately aligned to the control objectives and specific risks in terms of:
• Safeguarding of assets;
• Reliability and Integrity of financial and operational information;
• Compliance to laws, regulations and contracts; and
• Effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Achievement of Objectives

• Review interventions designed subsequent to the client’s assessment of service quality (ASQ) for appropriateness and adequacy.
• Review the final reports for multiple departments to ensure quality of reports are aligned to quality standards
• Engage with executive management on issues raised on quality of audits and services rendered.
• Drive the design of methods to instill project management principles and its application in all departmental teams.
• Contribute to the design of the Internal Audit Activity’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme.
• Provide input and drive the development and maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology which is client centric and in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Strategic Management:

• Defining and reviewing on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Driving the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Driving the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluating the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Reporting to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to Digital government and ICT.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Fostering and promoting a culture of innovation within the Directorate, Chief Directorate and the Branch.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.

Regular liaison with stakeholders

• Internal Audit Progress meetings and progress reports to multiple departments
• Quarterly and adhoc reporting to Executive Management
• Attend and present reports at the quarterly Audit Committee meetings
• Liaison with the Auditor General as part of integrated assurance
• Specific departmental strategic planning and executive management meetings

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure that all spending is aligned with the strategic objectives of the Directorate, Directorate, Branch and Department.

People Management

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.

Competencies    

• Advanced knowledge of internal audit discipline, with emphasis on IA strategy and organisational behaviour.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of other relevant national and provincial legislation, policy, prescripts, regulations, codes, directives, standards, collective agreements, best practices, procedures, etc.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, people management and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of labour relations legislation and regulations.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the staff performance management system.

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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 the bid and contract administration. This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Contract Management or related fields.

Recommendation    

• Experience in Public Sector Supply Chain Management, application of procurement regulations and principles, contract management, secretariat functioning.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and report on contracts; Render a secretarial service to the bid committees; Administer the bid process.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Legacy system requirements and functioning; Record keeping procedures; Relevant systems (LOGIS); Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal relations; Numeric; Research; Strategic thinking; Organising and planning; Analytical; Office administration; Proven computer literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to support and maintain Information Communications Technology services in Metro Central and Metro North Education District and schools.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in IT or related; A Minimum of 3 years experience in network infrastructure management.

Recommendation    

• A valid (code B or higher) driving license; ITIL v3 or higher certified.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Plans, organises and controls activities of staff and contractors who are responsible for the development of ICT infrastructure; Quality control; Develop and maintain network infrastructure; Prepares documentation including training manuals; Liaison with client departments.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Networks; ICT Infrastructure; Technical standards/ procedures; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Managerial functions; Service Level Agreements; National & International IT policies and Trends; Financial management; Project management;HR matters; Skills needed: Computer; Planning and organising; Organising; Rese

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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 develop, maintain and support e-Government applications using the WCG Drupal standard.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in web development environment.

Recommendation    

• 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    

• Open Source Development; Systems Analysis and Specification Development; Infrastructure Maintenance and Administration; Quality Control and Documentation; Client Engagement and Collaboration; Project Management and Governance; Technical Support and Troubleshooting.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: An understanding of the Drupal 10 architecture, including its core modules, themes, and configuration management system; Strong PHP programming skills, including object-oriented programming and PHP frameworks; Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Database design principles and SQL for querying; Understanding of web servers such as Apache or Nginx; Understanding of deployment processes such as Composer; API integration; Skills needed: Proficiency in programming languages, database systems, software development methodologies, and version control systems; Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions; Strong analytical skills to understand requirements and propose effective solutions and Communication (Written and Verbal).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual to strategically support the executive in the development and implementation of high-level provincial policies and strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible to contribute towards provincial objectives of jobs, safety, wellbeing, innovation, culture and governance. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management level experience.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). 

Recommendation    

• A relevant Masters Degree and experience of working in a policy and strategy environment, preferably in the Public Sector.

Key Performance Areas    
Provide strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:

Facilitate the conducting of high-level policy analysis:

• Transversal coordination, managemant and promotion of innovative and evidence-based policy and strategy development, planning, implementation, and review.
• Facilitate the research and analysis of the provincial policy environment and identify critical areas for provincial government intervention, including futures capability.
• Analyse national and provincial policies, strategies and laws, and prepare provincial responses.
• Analyse on-going national policy and strategy developments, and sensitise Cabinet, Sector Committees and departments on its implications for the province.
• Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation as required).
• Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and long-term plans.
• Facilitate the periodic review of the Provincial Strategic Plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes.
• Initiate and manage transversal futures modelling research.
• Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align and comply with human rights principles and with international, constitutional and national human rights obligations, policies and strategies.

Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial human social  development strategy:

• Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Human Development (HD) Social Sector.
• Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector.
• Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector as required.
• Advise on the alignment of HD Social Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities.
• Continuously assess progress with the implementation of HD Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages.
•  Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the HD Sector.
•  Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the HD Social Sector.

Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial economic stratgey:

• Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Economic Sector.
• Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector.
• Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector as required.
• Advise on the alignment of Economic Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities.
• Continuously assess progress with the implementation of Economic Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages.
• Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the Economic Sector.
• Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the Economic Sector.

Manage integrated provincial strategic planning:

•  Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans as well as integrated development plans with provincial strategic priorities.
• Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with presribed strategic planning and budgetary processes.
• Advise, in consultation with the Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities.
• Change Management, People Management, Financial Management

Competencies    
Proven working knowledge and relevant working experience of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems; 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; The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments. Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management.

Skills:

• Networking and network formation skills; Conceptual and formulation skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Planning, organising and people management skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) qualified individuals to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Megatronics/ Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician: Mechanical/Mechatronics; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• Exposure to the fleet maintenance industry: Procurement; Economic life schedules; Oils analysis programmes and Heavy load transport normal/abnormal.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services: Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Develop, implement and maintain databases; Supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; AutoCAD drawing; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render a registry services.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide registry counter services: Attend to clients; Handle telephonic and other enquiries received; Receive and register hand delivered mail/files; Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence: Receive all mail; Sort, register and dispatch mail; Distribute notices on registry issues; Render an effective filing and record management service; Opening and close files according to record classification system; Filing/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files; Complete index cards for all files; Operate office machines in relation to the registry function; Open and maintain franking machine register; Process documents for archiving and/ disposal: Electronic scanning of files; Sort and package files for archives and distribution.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Work in registry; Skills needed: 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical design, production, operation and maintenance services.

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Fitter and Turner); A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience in repair and maintenance of road construction plant and vehicles spare parts or similar lathe experience.

Key Performance Areas  

• Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability; Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognise standards; Maintenance: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports; Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
• Competencies    Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Problem solving and analysis; The following skills: Decision making; Team work; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Written and verbal communication skills.

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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 facilitate and co-ordinate the management of all provincial E-government and ICT programmes and projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Project Management; Business Administration or Information Technology or relevant field; A minimum of 3 years  experience in ICT environment.

Recommendation    

• A valid (code B or higher) driving license; Project Management Certificate.

Key Performance Areas    

• Portfolio Management: Oversee the programmes and projects, ensuring that all projects align with the organisation's strategic goals, deliver the intended value and benefits; Portfolio Governance: Establish and maintain portfolio and project management standards, methodologies, and best practices; Resource Management: Optimise the allocation of resources across portfolio to maximise efficiency and effectiveness;Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle; Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio and / or project risks. Develop contingency plans and ensure that risk management practices are integrated into project planning and execution; Performance Monitoring: Track and report on portfolio performance metrics. Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed; Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lessons learned and best practices. Encourage innovation and the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance project delivery.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Portfolio, programme and project management best practice, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2); Enterprise ICT programmes/projects; Supply Chain Management; Budgeting and Cash Flow; Human Resource Management practices; Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act etc; Financial and administrative management; Budgetary procedures and control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Research and technical writing; Innovative problem solving; Analytical capability; Strategic thinking and planning; Project management; Presentation; Conflict resolution.