Hot Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Childrens Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the subdirectorate in respect of investigations and advise on the rights of children and the role of the Western Cape Children's Commissioner. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year Social and Administrative Sciences or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant  management experience; A valid code B (08) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• LLB Degree; Masters Degree; Children's Rights expert; Social Policy expert.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the initiation and conducting of investigations and enquiries into any matter within the scope of the Commissioner as aligned to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Bill; Manage the Initiation and conducting of research with regard to policies and legislation pertaining to children; Manage and investigate matters related to the mandate of the Commissioner; Establish a confidential and robust application mechanism for applications by the public regarding matters for investigation or research; Review/prepare documents to support the review of applications for investigation or research; Contact relevant stakeholders (such as families, schools, hospitals, children’s homes, places of safety, correctional facilities, police stations etc) relating to the issue of investigation, and conduct interviews, meetings or other engagements with them where necessary; Review/prepare reports upon the completion of an investigation for submission to the Commissioner for Children; Ensure that any reports to WCPP are submitted timeously; Provide information and advice on children’s rights to persons, institutions or organs of state in the Western Cape whose policies and practices relate to children; Promote lobbying on child rights issues within the Province; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Subdirectorate.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Provincial executive support systems and services;  Public communication, public education, public engagement and discourse management processes; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; People management processes; Financial management processes; Needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector; Critical issues and challenges which children face; Investigation and research processes; Advocacy; Child rights;  Skills: Conceptualise and manage research/investigations initiatives; Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Understand and apply governance policies and procedures; Human resource planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting; Facilitation; Presentation; Report writing.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 849 702 per annum (Salary level 11).
• Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes    

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Childrens Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a dynamic individual to promote the rights and well-being of the children in the Western Cape Province. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements  

•  An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Social Sciences or related field; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a similar environment; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation  

•  Tech Savvy; Experience with reference to children rights; Youth and Community Development experience; Child protection experience; Community practices; Experience in writing reports.

Key Performance Areas  

•  Support the development and implementation of policies and strategic frameworks; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Support the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, as well as Children’s rights with identified audiences; Provide information and advice on children’s rights to persons, institutions or organs of state in the Western Cape whose policies and practices relate to children; Support investigations related to the mandate of the Commissioner.

Competencies  

•  Application and understanding of the following legislation: Provincial executive support systems and services; Public communication, public education, public engagement and discourse management processes; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Policies of the government of the day; Needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector; Critical issues and challenges which children face.

Behavioural competencies:

• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with stakeholders including children and the public; Persuading and Influencing; Analysis of data; Skills: Human resource planning; Problem solving skills; Sound Budgeting skills; Facilitation Skills; Presentation Skills; Report writing skills.

Remuneration    

• R 376 413 per annum (Salary level 8)

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety ,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to collect and critically analyse and assess quantitative and qualitative research data and information regarding crime, policing, and community safety in the Western Cape. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. 

Recommendation    

• Honours degree in Social Sciences or equivalent; Relevant research work experience in community safety, policing, crime or similar 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    

• Conduct research in terms of violence prevention, policing and Departmental priorities; Conduct evidence-based assessments of interventions/programmes rendered by the Department and other stakeholders; Execute special research on policing, safety, and dissemination of information; Conduct statistical analysis of crime and other related datasets.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Safety, policing, crime or criminal justice; Administrative processes; Research methodologies; Research process (qualitative and quantitative research); Data collection tools and techniques; Data analysis; Report writing; Public service planning and reporting; Policies and priorities of the government of the day; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication skills; Presentation skills; Planning and organizing; Data collection; Data interpretation; Computer skills; Project Management; Data analysis; Critical thinking; Problem solving and decision making; Interviewing and probing; Research skills.

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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 and supervise staff who perform a departmental financial accounting service.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience in a financial environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and supervise staff who perform the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Payments (transfer, LOGIS, BAS); Bookkeeping; BAS systems control; Credit control; Salary administration; Debt management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA,    National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s; Budgeting processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Skills needed: Financial accounting; Analytical thinking; Budgeting; Numeracy and accuracy; Communication(written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a Supply Chain Management (SCM) service inclusive of Logistic Management support.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant/related experience in Supply Chain Management.

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    

• Render a logistic support service inter alia coordinates and process requisitioning for goods and services; Administer the safekeeping and distribution of goods; Coordinate the control of stock Inventory/DisposaI of stock inventory/monitor bincards/discrepancies; Peform Logis system control functions; Liaise with Provincial Treasury User Support relating to system queries and User Accounts; Administer process of payments; Supervisory functions. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards, (Public Finance Management Act -PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/Directives; Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management systems such as LOGIS; Logistic Management; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies and procedures. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Conflict Management; Planning and organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to deliver an effective and efficient financial service regarding miscellaneous payments and creditors as well as handling of State money to the Department and maintain a healthy accounting practice. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). 

Recommendation    

• An appropriate tertiary qualification or in the process of completion in Accounting/Financial Management as a subject; Relevant experience/exposure working in a financial accounting environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render financial accounting services; Perform salary administration support services; Bookkeeping support services.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Financial background (Public Sector Finance recommended); Accounting principles; Public Finance Management Act; National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Directives; Basic Accounting System (BAS and Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL) Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Numeracy and literacy; Proven computer literacy; Problem-solving, analytical and people management skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines; Ability to work independently and part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to Senior Management. 

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

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in working with systems, data and reporting across a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render administrative support services; Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings;Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budge; Study 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 legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Record management systems; Procurement of goods and services; Relevant software packages (advanced); Skills needed: Computer Literacy (MS office); Strong communication (written and verbal); Run and maintain a record management system; Communicate effectively (written and verbally); Work under pressure; Make sound judgments; Do basic research; Analyse documents and situations.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to Senior Management. 

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

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services, inclusive of: Scrutinising routine submissions/ reports and make notes and/or recommendations for the manager; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings, inclusive of: Collects, analyses and collates information; Scrutinising documents to determine actions/information/ other documents required for meetings; Support the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/ policies and other documents and ensures that the application.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Basic financial administration; Ability to run and maintain a record management system; Procurement of goods and services; Ability to properly record minutes and decisions at meetings; Advanced knowledge of relevant software packages; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbally); Research; Report writing (submissions, letters, etc.); Organising and planning; Time management; Recording of minutes; Computer Literacy and Numeracy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote, administer, facilitate, supervise and co-ordinate matters regarding project administration and approval to Local Authorities/Devebpers/Beneficiaries in order to enhance its development.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-years relevant experience in a housing project administration working environment. 

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    

• Compile submissions on behalf of Local Authorities for consideration by the Department for IRDP, PHEP, UISP, SEF and Managed PHP applications. To promote, administer, facilitate and co-ordinate matters regarding project administration to Local Authorities/Developers and Beneficiaries; Supervise normal office duties/supervision/evaluation and training of sub-ordinates and manage personnel matters of the component; Supervise the timeous registration and uploading of all relevant project application documents on PCS and processing of project approval processes. Ensure the update of information of all internal spreadsheets of the BP; Human Resource Management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee, facilitate and preserve the natural and cultural history within the museum context.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year clerical experience within a museum environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”; Written and verbal communication skills; Ability to do the following: Motivate own ideas and approaches; Breakdown problems into manageable parts and identify solutions; Listen well and be receptive to the ideas of others; Manage conflict.