Hot Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to maintain, repair and protect the Proclaimed Provincial Road Network within the designated area comprising Region 1, Paarl, and to provide and manage technical advisory services and support by applying engineering principles and techniques. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional EngineeringTechnologist; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• Public Sector experience; 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, mechanical and workshop management; Thorough knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations and policies related to Provincial proclaimed roads; Exposure to project management, budget- and financial management; Exposure to systems and the development of systems; Strategic leadership and thinking capabilities. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness; Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness; Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements; Tasks specifically related to the Office of the Paarl District Roads
• Engineer: Responsible for the execution of relevant acts, regulations and road related specifications and policies; Assist in the manage all
• DRE office resources e.g. human resources, financial matters, supply chain management, mechanical fleet including workshops, budgets
• and spending; Management of the internal maintenance and construction of the road infrastructure network within responsibility of
• Region 1, currently defined by DM Boarders of Cape Winelands, Overberg, West Coast and the Cape Metropole, as well as protecting
• the Provincial road reserve; Management of various Road Worker related Teams responsible for defined Maintenance & Construction and Specialised Maintenance. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and Development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Mobile equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management, Planning and organizing; Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership; Behavioral competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitable qualified and competent individual to render an administrative support service to the component.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation  

•  None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide effective office administration and management support services to the Component: Handle general enquiries pertaining to the functioning of the component and manage component correspondences. Maintain and control leave, and asset register for the component; Provide budget support to the component: Assist to compile the budget expenditure for the directorate and complete the IYM; Maintain and assist with implementation of the component’s monitoring and evaluation system: Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of networks, service providers.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Government systems; Government policies; Constitution, legal and institutional arrangements governing the SA public sector; Skills needed: Problem-solving and decision-making; Creative thinking; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Analytical and systems thinking; Conceptual and formulation; Computer literacy .

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render administrative support services within the Subdirectorate Internal Control.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). 

Recommendation    

• Mathematics as a passed a subject; 1 year relevant working experience in a accounting and auditing environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform routine, prescriptive and transactional tasks; To render assurance services through post auditing; Render general clerical support services; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following:Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Skills needed: Interpersonal Relations; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Planning and organisation; Good verbal and written communication.

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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 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 will include the undertaking of development programs where workload and complexity are a problem in the unit/sub directorate.

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    

• Build value adding relationships with national and international donor agencies for fundraising purposes; Actively engage the private sector Corporate Social Investment Units to leverage resources for partnership with Government in service delivery; Draw funding proposals directed to the private sector, governments and other relevant agencies in support of the services rendered by the Non-Profit Sector to communities; Fund-raising to support strategic NGO-run social development projects and manage the department’s partnerships with key stakeholders for this purpose; Liaise with different spheres of government to leverage the use of properties to make NGOs financially stable; To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions 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 utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following:Public Service Management Framework, i.e. PFMA, Labour Relations Act, etc; 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; The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects; The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; The ability to undertake complex research; Financial management; Project Management; Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Staff management and Policy formulation and implementation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to facilitate the identification, planning and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs in partnership with key stake holders for the effective empowerment of human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery; Coordination of post disaster humanitarian relief; Identification of the affected beneficiaries.

Competencies 

• Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment; The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; Presentation skills; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Facilitation skills; Research skills; Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial 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 support the Office of the Director: Financial Management in the strategic and day to day operations. To further render a secretarial support to the Director with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and in certain instances to work irregular hours.

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; Willing to work irregular hours; Working knowledge and proven track record of working on all microsoft suite applications. 

Key Performance Areas  

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the managers; Renders administrative support services; Supports the managers with the administration of the budget; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; 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; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Skills needed: Good interpersonal and decision makiing; Written and verbal communication; Organising and planning; Customer service orientation; Advance computer literacy skills; Ability to liaise with diverse people.  

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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 management of administrative services relating to capacity building in acquisition and contract management.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate 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    

• 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); Experience in supply chain management, finance or internal audit.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide administrative support to ensure the implementation of an effective supply chain management system by verifying that departmental policies, processes and procedures as well as templates and reports comply with the relevant legislative frameworks as well as monitoring any changes in the supply chain management legislative environment; Performing activities to contribute to the building of capacity, the supply chain management unit and the departments achievement of supply chain management objectives; Render clerical support for assisting in assessing compliance with supply chain management tender processes, as well as filing documentation, drafting letters and responses to suppliers; Contribute to the implementation and support of capacity building programme; Perform administrative activitiies relating to supply chain management acquistion and contract management; Provide administrative support.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: Supply chain duties and practices as well as the ability to capture data accurately; Operate computers and collect statistics; Legislative framework governing the public service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment; Skills needed:Typing; Numeracy; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to lead, coordinate and organise activities and work processes and implement interventions and drive initiatives within the three sub-programmes to achieve the outcomes and deliverables of the Rural Development Programme as set out in the annual performance plan. This post is based in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Science; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in project planning, management and coordination; 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    

• Experience in the following: Community and/or stakeholder liaison in a development environment; Community development and social cohesion initiatives.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme towards rural developmentcoordination towards economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme social facilitation towards the improvement of socio-economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme to enhance the image and socio-economic conditions of agri-workers; Promote internal and external integration for the department; Provide human resource management, financial management and strategic management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: South African rural socio-economic context; Public Finance Management Act; Strategic management procedures; Labour relations Act;  Public service and procedures; Supply chain management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Analysing; Leading and supervising; Persuading and influencing; Planning and organising; Deciding and initiating action; Working with people; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Relating and networking.

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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 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 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 Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide expert mechanical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Mechanical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution); Serving proudly together (Communications, management of human resources and quality of work); Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources); Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).

Competencies    

• Contract documentation and administration; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations; National Building Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation; Decision-making and team leadership; Financial Management; Programme and Project Management; Built environment especially regarding mechanical engineering design and analysis in the construction of office and general buildings and facilities; Computer supported design of buildings and services; Design of different mechanical systems, including but not limited to, HVAC, wet services and fire engineering; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Problem-solving and analysis; Knowledge of procurement processes; Proven computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project, Revit, AutoCAD, engineering applications); Written and verbal communication skills; People Management skills; Technical report writing skills; Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.