Fresh Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the presentation of practical and theoretical classes/courses within a specific subject field to students and other role players in agriculture.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year BSc degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Viticulture and Oenology; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience.

Recommendation    

• Successfully completed training as an assessor and/or moderator; Expertise to teach related subject.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that classes are conducted by supervisees; Develop and implement the academic curriculum for the subject field; Conduct classes; Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses; Ensure that student advisory services are provided; Perform and oversee administrative and related functions; Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field; Renew and develop course material and study guides.

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of the subject field; Skills needed: Supervisory and management; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy;  Leadership; Planning and Organising; Formal training and presentation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for five (5) suitably qualified and competent individuals to render technical services and assistance to the Sub-Directorate Road Programme Management, Transport Infrastructure. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge or experience in the condition assessments of surfaced and gravel roads; Efficient skills in report writing and presenting; Willing to travel to sites and work away from home; Efficient computer literacy and good working knowledge of MS Office suite.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services in line with qualification; Assist engineers, technologists and associates in the field; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan; 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; Compile and submit reports as required; Develop, implement and maintain system databases; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Geotechnical and pavement design of roads; Road infrastructure material; Technical support service knowledge in respect of material quality control and management for road and bridge construction; Legal compliance; As-built and standard specifications; Ability to solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal skills; People Management; Planning and organising; Record keeping; Problem solving; Change management.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Chief Direcor: Rural Development. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support services to management/ senior management. 

Recommendation    

• 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    

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Director; Renders administrative support services; Provide support to the Chief Director regarding meetings and events; Supports the Chief Director with the administration of the Chief Director's budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application there-of is properly understood.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations/policies/prescripts and procedures; Office Administration; Database Management; Information and Records Management; Procurement processes; Financial administration; Functioning, systems and processes of government. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Client liaison and networking; Report writing; Research; Problem solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people; Ability to act with text and discretion; Ability to do research and analyze documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree (NQF 8) or higher majoring in Pomology or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in pomology extension; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in fruit production. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of project submissions and the management of project implementation; Conduct relevant development of  farmers across all functions which include land reform, infrastructure development project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers especially extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production system; FaciIitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC's) in the delivery and implementation of projects; Lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff and admin support staff. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Wine and Tble grape production; Project management practices; Land reform programme and project implementation; Following skills: Research; Excellent written and verbal communication; Report writing; Sound organisational and leadership abilities; Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree (NQF 8) or higher majoring in Viticulture or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in Viticulture; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in wine and table grape production. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of project submissions and the management of project implementation; Conduct relevant development of  farmers across all functions which include land reform, infrastructure development project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers especially extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production system; FaciIitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC's) in the delivery and implementation of projects; Lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff and admin support staff. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Wine and Tble grape production; Project management practices; Land reform programme and project implementation; Following skills: Research; Excellent written and verbal communication; Report writing; Sound organisational and leadership abilities; Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in a financial environment. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Banking; Petty cash and cashiers duties; Maintenance of supplier's entity information/ database on BAS (Basic Accounting System); Journals. 

Competencies    

• A good understanding and knowledge of the following: Basic financial operating systems (such as BAS - Basic Accounting System); Financial accounting processes; Publlic Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and other financial policies, prescripts and directives. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy in MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Numeracy and accuracy; Working with people; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render financial support services within the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting or Mathematics as passed subjects.

Recommendation    

• Experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Cashier duties; Banking services; Bookkeeping duties; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual); Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Financial operating systems; Database Management; Information and Records Management; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and Organising; Record Keeping; Problem-solving; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an integrated, effective and efficient liaison support service of supply chain management relationships within the department.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render support to ensure collaboration with various suppliers and stakeholders to optimise procurement activities and streamline supply chain management processes; Acts as liaison nodal point between the Department and all external partners; Communication and cooperation; Reporting and Database Management; Supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Procurement and provisioning services; Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations, practice notes, circulars; Public Service Ant-corruption Strategy; Supply Chain Management Guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and best practice in the Public Service; relevant delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier management, contract management, strategic sourcing, departmental policies and procedures, Government financial systems; Public sector supply chain management models and processes; Strategic sourcing process across broad range of commodities in a Goods and Services environment; Mobility procurement market; Contract management, including legal aspects in supply chain management and ability to draft heads of terms and input to SLA negotiation; Supply chain management AOS, Delegations; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning; Organising; Problem-solving; Report-writing; Analytical; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None. 

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; 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.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None. 

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; 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;