Government Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to coordinate and enhance departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    
None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Promote and facilitate Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes: Manage the following: Development of an organisation-wide monitoring and reporting framework in line with the Government- and Provincial-wide monitoring and evaluation systems; Coordinate the implementation of an organisation-wide performance monitoring and reporting framework; Provide advice and guidance to relevant stakeholders on monitoring and reporting processes; Develop and maintain performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs); Manage, coordinate and monitor data collection, collation, verification and reporting with respect transversal Departmental, Provincial and National Programme and Project Management Information systems; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standard procedures and best practices; Management principles; Public Service procedures; People management practices; Labour Relation ; Human Resource Management and Financial Management. Skills: Policy formulation; Presentation; Project Management; Dispute resolution; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to analyse policies.

Closing Date    
2023/04/03

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage government garage and public transport issues at regional level. This post is stationed in the Eden Karoo Regional Office.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    
None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Administer, maintain and control the GG fleet at the region; Allocate pool vehicles to users for optimal use; Ensure that vehicles are roadworthy, serviceable, licensed and stored safely; Administration of fines; Arrange for payment of vehicle use to GMT; Liaise with GMT for replacement vehicles; Order taxi transport as per request; Obtain quotations for minor vehicle damage due to accidents and obtain the relevant reports from users; Verify subsidized transport logsheets, summarise and submit to Fleet Africa for payment; Check claims submitted by GMT and submit to Accountancy Services for payment.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Departmental circulars and policies; Public Service Act/Regulations; Code of Conduct; The PFMA and Treasury Regulations; Treasury Instructions; Department of Transport policies; Skills needed: Written and verbal communications; Interpretation of prescriptions; Organisational; Planning; Liaison; Report writing; Proven computer literacy; Good human relations; Reliable.

Closing Date    
2023/04/03

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an oppertunity for a suitably qualified individual to manage the planning, architecture, development, construction, implementation and support of business and technology solutions for the WCED public schools’ environment. Post is based in Kuils River.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in IT or related; A minimum of 6 years relevant technical experience in an ICT environment of which 3 years must be on a management level; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Honours in IT or related.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly; Plan, architect, develop, maintain network infrastructure, and design advanced network solutions and advanced technologies; Ensure that effective programme and projects documentation and reporting takes place on the approved systems; Provide inputs into the development and planning of provincial ICT policy and strategy relating to infrastructure and ICT security and develop, co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards and processes; Liaising with client departments; Ensure that the appropriate policies and strategies are in place and if/when not provide expertise to Policy and Strategy Unit.; Ensure that the policies and strategies are implemented and adhered to.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Windows Server environments; ICT training, security; LAN and WAN architecture, infrastructure, technical standards and procedures; with an emphasis on the following technical competencies: Maintain technical messaging and collaboration system for the schools within provincial strategies and architectures; Knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 platform and application portfolio, good understanding of cloud services; Microsoft Active Directory; Vendor & Contract Management - Manages relationships & partnerships with contractors, vendors and system integrators based on SLA agreement; IT Service Management - Manage and report Schools Service Desk service. Skills need: Project Management; Business and systems analysis; Financial Management and team leadership; Analytical, planning and organising; Communication (verbal and written); Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Innovative problem-solving. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Closing Date    
2023/04/03

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render a registry service to the Chief Directorate: People Management Practices. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Registry environment experience; Ability to do physically demanding work within a registry environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for the safe-keeping of all official documents, and the proper filing of records which includes the classification, neat and correct placing of material in files; Issue and receive files (individual file requests and bulk file requests) using a document tracking system, to clients as requested; Responsible for file transfers into and out of the Corporate Services Centre; Process documents for archiving and disposal; Provide a Registry counter service; Assist with the document control function; The receipt, opening and sorting of post; Dispatch of outgoing post; Provide general support services to the registry; Scanning of documents into electronic system.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation and regulations relating to registry functions; The storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the Registry working environment; Registry duties and practices; Record-keeping procedures; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office; Excellent customer service skills; Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.

Closing Date    
2023/04/03

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to conduct monitoring interventions at NGOs. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the development of monitoring and review systems; Conduct Financial and Governance assessments for existing and new NPO’s; Monitor and review services rendered by the NPO in line with the Provincial /National policy frameworks; Administration of the Non-Financial Data (NFD) process.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of Monitoring and evaluation system; Applicable legislation; Norms and standards; Information management; Public administration; Skills needed: Problem-solving and decision-making; Creative thinking; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render a clerical people management service to the client departments. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and experience in HR Systems; Relevant administrative experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Administer appointments and payroll matters which include the following: Appointments of Interns/Apprenticeships and periodical appointments; Issuing of employment contracts and appointment letters; Proper record keeping of records; Acting allowances; Administer Personnel Suitability Checks; Administer electronic databases on appointments information.

Competencies    

• Understanding of prescripts and policies; Proven computer literacy in MS Word and Excel; Good planning and organising skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Communication (written and verbal) skills. 

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has opportunities for seven (7) competent individuals to render administration support services within the Sub-directorate: Fleet Risk Management. Theses posts are stationed in Maitland. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A valid code B (manual) or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Office administration; Government and/or other motor transport fleet agencies.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate own activities within the section responsible for the administration of fleet losses, accidents and claims; Legal Interaction and Administration; Administer claims against client institutions; Fleet Risk Information Management; Administer Systems; Perform Support Services. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: National, Provincial and Departmental policies, prescripts, and practices regarding financial matters, especially the PFMA; Risk Module System; Human Resource Management and Development; Fleetman System and Recon System. Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Planning and organising; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Ability to work in a team and independently; Ability to work under pressure. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render financial, operational management and administration of facility bookings contributing towards the development and promotion of arts and cultural activities in the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Experience of the following: Community liaison; Client management; Electronic systems; 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    

• Financial, operational management and administration of facility bookings; Management of correspondence, enquiries and complaints; Provide administrative and technical support to the component; Management of basic research into best practice models into management of similar facilities and recording the findings; Give input into policies and frameworks related to the usage of the cultural facilities and facilitate the implementation thereof; Management of information (storage / filing); Collect, analyse, compile and update data of all bookings as well as revenue collection related to the seven cultural facilities.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project Management (application of the key principles); Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide and manage technical advisory services and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research. These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist Or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. (Proof of payment to be submitted with application and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist will then be applicable within 6 months from date of appointment); A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• Appropriate experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines; Pavement, geometric or roads design; Public Sector experience/exposure; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, road construction and/or maintenance experience of surface and gravel roads or the asset management processes of these assets;
• Exposure of financial, human resource, supply chain, contract, management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget and financial management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technological advisory services; Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field; Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs; Evaluate and monitor existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Manage administrative and related functions; Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably competent individual to execute financial and administration activities and aspects regarding expenditure management administration functions. This post is based in Maitland .

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent) with Accounting as a passed subject; A minimum of 6 months relevant experience in an accrual reporting environment or Expenditure Administration/Management 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. 

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Handle all activities pertaining to creditor accounts; Handle Subsistence and travel allowances and Cellular Phone Accounts; Handle the collection/re-imbursement of all Petty cash related expenditure and top-up of float; Handle the financial aspects regarding the maintaining of Vehicle Fleet Account; Handle the document control function.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Financial reporting skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook; Good communication (verbal and written) skills; Numerical skills; Systematic approach; Problem solving skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to support road specialist in the maintenance and building of roads. The successful incumbent must be willing travel and sleep out weekly or as required. This post is based in Oudtshoorn.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 certificate or equivalent; A minimum of 6 years experience heavy machinery on road construction and maintenance; A valid code EC driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP) is required.

Recommendation    

• Experience and working knowledge in the following: Heavy machinery, including grader; Gravel and sealed road maintenance and construction; Tools and construction equipment; Construction methods and materials; Construction health and safety regulations.

Key Performance Areas    

• Operation of heavy machinery for maintenance and construction of roads; Material use and management for road maintenance, construction material and plant; Supervision and management of staff and equipment.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Gravel and sealed road maintenance and construction; Tools and construction equipment; Construction methods and materials; Construction health and safety regulations; Maintenance, safe and correct operating of machinery; Written and verbal communication skills; Motivated; Self-driven with minimum supervision; Good leadership skills; Ability to manage conflict situations with staff and public.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. This post is based in Drakenstein.

Minimum Requirements    

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; A valid Code B driving licence.
• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work); Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form; Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers; Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage the identification, planning and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs and undertaking of development programs where workload and complexity are a problem are delivered by the unit/sub directorate in partnership with key stakeholders for the effective empowerment of human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods.This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• To manage the following: Identification, facilitation and implementation in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub-directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilisation of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken; Undertake/facilitate complex community development research.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; Financial management; Project management; Staff management; Policy formulation and implementation; Public Service Management Framework; Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; Written and verbal communication; The ability to: Manage community development structures and projects; Influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; Undertake complex research.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) self-motivated and competent individuals to render an effective support service. These posts are based in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

•  Relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within sub-directorate; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following; Clerical duties and capturing dater; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide administrative and secretarial support to Agricultural Advisors. This post is stationed at Laingsburg. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 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.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Agricultural Advisors; General office administration; Provide secretariat and logistical support for all meetings and events; Travel to such meetings to provide the necessary support; Liaise with all stakeholders related to the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme; Practicing the eight Batho Pele Principles.

Competencies    

• Sound organisational and leadership abilities; Good written and verbal communication; Ability to work in a team, work under pressure and prepare and deliver good presentations.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a self-motivated and competent individual to render administrative support service This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Relavant experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within sub-directorate; Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services.

Competencies    

• Relevent job knowledge: Client Orientation and customer focus; Skills needed: Literacy and numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Proven computer literacy; Good written and communication; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide knowledge management services to the department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent) or higher in Information or Library Sciences; A minimum of 1 year experience in the knowledge management field; 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    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide administrative assistance in the identification, implementation and maintenance of knowledge and information services; Contribute to the conversion of tacit and implicit knowledge into institutional knowledge; Administer the process of obtaining access to management and other information generated within the department.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public service legislation, including POPI, PAIA, PAJA; Records management systems; Electronic content management; Policies and prescripts related to records and knowledge management; Project management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Problem solving; Facilitation and presentation; Analytical; Project management; Innovation.

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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 a secretarial support service to Management. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

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 (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to management/ senior management; 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.

Recommendation    

• Willingness to work irregular hours.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render an administrative support service; Provide support to the senior manager regarding meetings; Support the senior manager with the administration of the budget; Analyse the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant policies and procedures; Good interpersonal and decision making skills; Proven computer literacy; Customer service orientation; Organising and planning skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Attention to detail; Ability to work effectively in a dynamic offfice and liaise with deverse people.