Hot Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer own damages and fleet losses and claims, administer recoveries of GMT losses from client departments, handle processes concerning legal advice from the office of the state attorney and investigate non-vehicle related incidents.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification; A minimum of 3 years management experience in rendering support functions to top management; 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 supervisory experience in a government motor transport working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform Generic Human Resource Management; Fleet Risk Management; Manage recovery of GMT Losses from client department in terms of GMT’s Fleet Risk Management Policy and non compliance to prescripts; Manage of GMT losses and claims; Legal interaction and case administration; Perform support services; Perform generic financial management support; Co-ordinate the use of systems.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; National, Provincial policies, prescripts and practices
• regarding financial matters, especially the PFMA; Human Resource Management and Development; Legal processes regarding accidents; Insurance claims and related aspects; Labour Relations Act and directives; Instructions and financial Delegations pertaining to the Public Finance management Act, 1999, the national Treasury regulations and the Western Cape Provincial Treasury directives.
• Skills needed: Management; Planning and organisational; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Supervisory skill; Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy in (MS Office) and database management.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in managing the deliverance of learning and development programmes. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). 

Recommendation    

• Post graduate degree and academic background and/or experience would be to your advantage.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Curriculum development and quality assurance; Functional, transversal and management and leadership training interventions; Continuous optimisation, growth and innovation of the Provincial Training Institute; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Human Capital Development; Information Systems; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of 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.

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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 guidance, manage, and coordinate Informal Settlement interventions and development in the Province of the Western Cape. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6-years post qualification expeirence in Town and Regional Planning; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner; A valid Code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Proven working experience in the following: Town, regional planning, and stakeholder management; Working with Municipalities; Programme and Project Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide strategic support towards the improvement of living conditions of people living in Informal Settlements; Facilitate Provincial/Municipal and general stakeholder management support to ensure transversal alignment on the Informal Settlement interventions and projects; Provide Provincial and Municipal support through coordination and capacity-building initiatives on technical issues around Human Settlements; Support, and advise Municipal to develop and review pipelines for Human Settlements; Influence municipal planning through the sectoral plan (SDF, IDP & HSP). 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: National Housing Code, Planning and Environmental regulatory requirements as well as procurement and tendering processes; Built environment; Town and Regional Planning legal compliance; Human Settlements and Local Government delivery issues; Financial and Human Resource Management. Proven skills in the following: Proven computer literacy in Arc Map GIS / Arc View GIS, AutoCAD, and MS Office packages; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Project management and administration; Problem-solving; Negotiation and listening; Strategic planning, organizing, and people management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Ability to operate at a strategic level and manage engagements with stakeholders and partners; Ability to communicate at all levels across sectors; Ability to advice and support government departments and municipalities on human settlement planning initiatives/directions.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to operationally and administratively support the Admin Officer: Operational Risk Assessment to effectively manage approximately 6800 traffic offences for the Western Cape GMT Fleet.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year practical experience in handling traffic offences; 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 practical experience in handling traffic offences and summonses.

Key Performance Areas    

• As the appointed GMT Fleet proxy: Co-ordinate the registration of traffic Fines on the Fleetman system; Monitor the Fleetman system daily for captured driver details and initiate the electronic forwarding thereof to the Municipalities and / or Traffic Management Technologies (TMT); Coordinate summonses issued in the name of GMT’s; Represent GMT Fleet Proxy in traffic court throughout the Western Cape; Manage “sms” notifications addressed to the GMT Fleet Proxy to report to TMT/ Municipalities; Management of warrant of arrest for GMT Fleet Proxy; Perform general administration duties; Co-ordinate the use of systems.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; National, Provincial policies, prescripts and practices regarding financial matters, especially the PFMA; Road Traffic Act, AARTO Act; Traffic Offence Websites such as payCity, PayMyFines, AARTO; Labour Relations Act and directives; Traffic Court procedures; instructions and financial delegations pertaining to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, The National Treasury regulations and the Western Cape Provincial Treasury directives.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Chief Director: Transport Regulation. The person must have the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provides a secretarial/receptionist support service to the Chief Director; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to Chief Director regarding meetings; 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 thereof is understood properly.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures; Office Administration; Database Management; Information and Records Management; Procurement processes; Basic financial administration; Understand the functioning, systems and processes of government; General information support systems such as BAS and MYTRACK.
• Skills in the following: Language; Computer Literacy; Sound Organisational; Good People; Written Communication; Client Liaison and Networking; Report Writing; Research; Problem Solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote the Sustainable Resource Use and Management Programme of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in the Metropole area, focusing on planning of farms, administration of schemes and delivering advice to stakeholders. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Civil Engineering; A minimum of 3 years management experience; A minimum of 6 years experience in natural resources; 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    

• B-Tech Degree (NQF 7) or an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering or appropriate B.Sc. Degree or appropriate B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the administration of schemes and provision of agricultural disaster risk reduction (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and relief) support services; Manage planning of farms and LandCare services in the conservation of the natural resources; Deliver advice to stakeholders and promote integrated governmental relations and partnership building; Conduct Financial Management Perform People Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Land Conservation Act and financial schemes; Protection of irrigated lands; Rehabilitation of agricultural lands; Engineering services; Risk and disaster management practices and disaster relief schemes; Public Finance Management Act. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Project management; Account and Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Economic financial analysis; Policy interpretation; Strategic Planning Report writing; Prepared to travel; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department  Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the effective regulation of public transport services and the effective implementation of legislative requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• To conduct inquiries in terms of the Western Cape Road Transportation Act, Amendment Law (8 of 1996); Handle all enquiries queries, complaints, accusations and allegations; Write documents, correspondence and reports; Update and maintain data on system; Liaise with stakeholders and role-players in the minibus taxi industry; Notifying complainants and respondents on registrars’ decisions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Relevant software packages; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Criminal procedure Act; Anti-corruption and fraud legislation.

Skills needed:

• Research; Analytical thinking; Financial Management; Project Management; Managerial; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem Solving; Presentation; Conflict resolution; Sound organisational; Interpersonal Relations; Commitment and Integrity; Customer service orientation; Diversity Management; Team leadership; Self-Management and motivation; In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Ability to act with fact and discretion; Good grooming and presentation; High level of reliability; Good telephone etiquette.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in management of regulatory and compliance processes of the market entry of the Minibus Taxi Industry.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation  

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the following: Management of registration and deregistration of primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Monitoring compliance of primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Management of the transport relations function; Management of the customer relations function in the Directorate Provincial transport Registration; People management, empowerment and development; Engage with stakeholders/role-players in the minibus taxi public transport industry; Engage with stakeholder/s on legislation and policy matters; Assist with resolving queries and disputes arising from Primary minibus taxi associations and their members; Office management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Latest advances in public management theory and practices; Organisation development, human capital management, institutional performance system and processes of culture change social capital development; Modern system of governance and administration; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Financial management; Public transport legal and policy framework; Inter-governmental relations; Communication, media management and public relations; Office management; Criminal procedure Act; Anti-corruption and fraud legislation; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.

Skills needed:

• Research; Analytical thinking; Financial Management; Project Management; Managerial; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Presentation; Aternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution and mediation; Ability to communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Sound organisational skills; Good people skills; Aptitude to work with computers; Interpersonal relations; Commitment and integrity; Customer service orientation; Diversity Management; Team Leadership; Self-Management and motivation; In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Ability to act with fact and discretion; Good grooming and presentation; High level of reliability; Good telephone etiquette / team player.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a competent individual to assist with general office administrative processes in terms of all operating license applications and face to face interaction with clients.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant administrative support experience in operating licensing administration working environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Customer Relations Management; Enquiries- To provide an effective and efficient client service; Payment Management; Service delivery; Systems knowledge.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public management theory and practices; Organisation development, human capital management, institutional performance system and processes of culture change social capital development; Modern system of governance and administration; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Financial management; Customer / Client relations; Conflict management; Public Transport; The National Land Transport Amendment Act 23 of 2023 and regulations; policies and guidelines that regulates and governs business process of the department;  Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures.

Skills needed:

• Financial Management; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Presentation; Conflict resolution; Sound organizational; Good people; Aptitude to work with computers; Interpersonal Relations; Commitment and Integrity; Customer service orientation; Diversity Management; Team leadership; Self-Management and motivation; Ability to act with fact and discretion; Good grooming and presentation; High level of reliability; Good telephone etiquette.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to co-ordinate and implement safety and security tactical interventions to build departmental resilience in providing safety and security solutions and compilation of safety and security risk assessments.

Minimum Requirements    

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

• Working knowledge of the following: ISO 31000: 2018 - Risk Management, ISO 45001 : 2018; Occupational Health and Safety, SAMTRAC Business Continuity Management ISO 22301 and safety and security risk management.  

Key Performance Areas    

• Influence safety and security governance within the WCG institutions; Support the implementation of ISO aligned safety and security methodologies for people, processes and technology within client departments (conduct safety and security risk assessments and investigations); To embed a positive safety and security culture within facilities; Advise departments in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Compliance; Contribute towards sound human resource and budget practices. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and interpretation); Technical knowledge of safety and security risk management processes; Applied strategic thinking; Writing and reporting; Research and analysing; Creative thinking; Problem-solving decision making. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal);  Ability to work independently and as part of team.