Hot Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and to mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases and zoonotic diseases that impact the following fields: Disease control, Import and Export Policy & Control; Epidemiology, Quarantine, Veterinary Public Health Animal Welfare, Animal Health, Clinical Services, Stock remedies and Animal Feeds. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience. 

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 Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation and to mitigate the risks associated with animal diseases that impact the following fields: Animal Disease control, Import and Export Policy Control, Veterinary Public Health, Animal Welfare; Perform Epidemiology investigations.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: The interdependence of industries within the agricultural sector; Provincial legislative processes; Management; Human resource and developmental management; Financial management; Relevant legislation and policies; Strategic management; Policy making procedures; Operation of the agricultural sector. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal; Analytical; Problem solving; Negotiation; Planning and organisation; Strategic insight and planning; Motivational; Policy formulating; Change management; Diversity management; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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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 coordinate and support the facilitation of the departmental strategic planning and reporting processes, systems and output in the Department. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a strategic planning, reporting and coordination 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    

• Coordinate and facilitate the Departmental participation in developing strategic and operation planning processes; Coordinate and facilitate the Department’s performance reporting processes; Coordinate and compile of the Departmental Service Delivery Improvement Initiatives including DPSA and Public Service Commission compliance; Coordinate governance performance information and policy coordination in the Department; People Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Strategic management processes; Government planning processes and cycles; Sound knowledge and understanding of departmental operations; Policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincialCgrowth and development strategy of the Western Cape; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); A high-level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Strong planning, organising and people management skills. 

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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 finance- budgeting and reporting service to all programmes and components within the Western Cape Department of Agriculture.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial / Management Accounting or Financial Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a financial 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    

• Co-ordinate the SCOA toning process for the Department; Effective co-ordination, compilation, registration and control of the Medium-Term Expenditure; Framework (MTEF) to ensure an efficient budgetary function for the department; Compilation of projections for the monthly In Year Monitoring System; Assisting in the facilitation and implementation of the Original and Adjustment budget process in the Department as per National Treasury requirements; Asset register of the component is updated on an ongoing basis by facilitating ad-hoc checks; Tariffs Register. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Strong Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance Administrative procedures relating to specific working environment including norms and standards; BAS and Vulindleia Systems; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures regarding financial management. Skills in the following: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work with large excel files and attentive to detail; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render support service to the Programme: Sustainable Resource Use and Management, Landcare. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 2 years administrative experience; A valid driving licence (Code B).
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Proven computer literacy.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide the following: Reception service: Typing service; Office administration; Logistical support; Perform administrative and related functions; Attain project information of beneficiaries; Off-line and on-line capturing of project information on National EPWP system.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Application of relevant legislation; Relevant systems; Skills needed: Administrative; Organising and planning; Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal; Ability to handle routine tasks.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient assets, cash and liabilities accounting system. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a Financial Accounting environment. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitor and manage clearance of balances in assets and liabilities accounts; Expenditure Payments; Reporting; Management of Staff. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislative and regulatory framework; PFMA and Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and Practice Notes issued in terms thereof; Financial planning and budgeting principles and practices; Planning, budgeting and reporting tools and techniques; Managing of performance information; Financial management concepts; SCM procedures; Human Resource Management and Development. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Interpersonal; Decision making; Problem solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual on a Senior Management Services level to strategically manage agricultural research, technology, and development support services within the Department of Agriculture, Western Cape, to ensure an increase in agricultural production and competiveness of the agricultural sector in the Province. This salary level 14 post is based in Stellenbosch. 

Minimum Requirements    

• B degree in Agricultural Sciences (NQF 7);
• 5 years appropriate experience at senior management level;
• A valid unendorsed driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; and
• The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entryProgramme (see paragraph 4 in notes below).

Recommendation    

• Masters and Ph.D in Agricultural Sciences is highly recommended;
• Extensive experience in strategic management at a senior management level, and in particular in the agricultural environment;
• Good knowledge of agricultural systems and important role players;
• Proficient in two of the official languages of the Western Cape.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ability to function on a conceptual level;
• Strategic Management
• Developing and ensuring implementation of plant science and animal science research, research support and information strategies taking provincial and departmental priorities into account, maintaining good relations with industry role players, clients and stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to managers and other subordinates;
• Line Function Management
• Manage plant science, animal science, research support and information strategies, manage the adaption of agricultural research and technology to client needs, support technology transfer, manage support functions pertaining to research and development, and  liaison with industry role players to align research strategy to client driven research needs, promote integrated governance; and
• Administrative management
• Financial Management
• Manage the budget and budgeting process within the framework of the PFMA, monitor and manage financial risks pertaining to the functions of the Programme, and lobby internally and externally (nationally and internationally for additional research and development funding).
• Personnel Management
• Manage the human resources of the Programme against relevant policies and procedures, provide leadership to management team, ensure capacity development and career advancement of staff, ensure effective recruitment and retention processes, manage transformation initiatives, promote sound labour relations and performance management)
• Supply Chain Management
• Exercise control over the provisioning and asset management function, ensure effective and economic utilisation of technology and equipment and exercise responsibility for strategically important needs with relation to infrastructure and facilities.

Competencies    

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills;
• Computer skills;
• Good knowledge of project management and coordination;
• Strategic and management skills;
• Presentation skills;
• Financial management skills; and 
• Advanced negotiation skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two(2) suitable qualified individuals to render internal control services.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years  Financial environment experience.

Recommendation  

•  None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Execute general internal control services; Ensure proper governance; Render assurance services; Provide fraud and losses management services.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury directives / instructions; Public Service Ant-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control Tools and Techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Frameworks; Government financial Systems; Skills needed:  Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting; Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research.

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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 and coordinate the provision of agricultural support, assistance to farmers as well as the implementation of land reform programmes and agricultural development projects as per the Annual Performacnce Plan (APP) indicator shedulefor the districts ofCape Winelands and Cape Metropole.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Agriculture ; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in the agricultural sector; 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    

• An appropriate post graduate qualification.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage agricultural producer support and development services towards the achievement of the programme objectives; Manage, lead and coordinate the district activities; Maintain and manage internal and external collaboration with stakeholders; Financial, administration and people management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Extension methodology, project planning and management; Agricultural producer support (smallholder and commercial agricultural sector support systems); Food security system support; Management processes; Labour relations legislation and regulations; Performance management; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other financial policies; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Project management; Financial and budget management; Supervisory and personnel management; People management; Organising and networking; Ability to work under pressure.

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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: Agricultural Producer Support and 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 certificate of completion should be provided); 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 Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop provincial strategies and disseminate road safety educational information through mass media, marketing and communication. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-years relevant experience in a Road Safety Management or related working environment; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Conceptualise, develop and produce road safety literature; Implement road safety publicity campaigns and promotions and distribute literature; Facilitate the implementation of developed road safety strategies; Develop internal road safety communication programmes; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; National and provincial Road Safety Management strategies, frameworks, regulations, policies; Facilitation of the development of relevant provincial Road Safety Management strategies; Conduct high level research/feasibility studies and scenario planning pertaining to Road Safety Management; Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; Media management; Printing and production processes; Communication products in a departmental context; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy; Project Management and Administration; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Report Writing; Presentation; Planning; Organising; Time Management; Analytical Thinking; Problem-solving; Grooming and Presentation; Customer; Client liaison; Inter-personal; Supervisory.

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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 program Veterinary Services. 

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 a support services to senior manager. 

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 Sub Program; Render administrative support services to the Sub Program; Supports the Sub Program with the administration of the budget; Provide support to the Sub Program regarding meetings. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations/policies/prescripts and procedures; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Office Administration. Skills needed: Good interpersonal and decision makiing; Written and verbal communication; Organising and planning; Advance computer literacy skills; Ability to handle routine tasks.