Hot New Jobs at City of Tshwane

Job purpose

• To assist the section with the acquisition of library information and resources material

Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• A relevant diploma or degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant library experience
• Proficiency in SirsiDynix Symphony will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Integrity; intelligence; patience; imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; being empathetic

Primary functions

• Assist with the technical support and budget administration of library information resources
• Assist with the creation of requisitions
• Create orders on the Symphony Library System
• Facilitate the payment of invoices on the SAP system
• Check invoices against what was delivered
• Receive ordered material and match with the selected items
• Liaise with service providers regarding selected material and unselected orders
• Send invoices to creditors for payment
• Pack and return unselected material to suppliers

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Job purpose

• To manage a community library and information service by rendering an information service, supporting education and creating and maintaining a reading culture to enhance the quality of life of the people of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Library and Information Science
• At least two years’ relevant library experience
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the SirsiDynix Symphony library system

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Professional and technical proficiency; leadership skills; good communication skills; direction-setting skills; client orientation and customer service ability; project management skills; ability to work under pressure; analytical skills; organisational skills 

Primary functions

• Compile and maintain a special collection named Tshwane Info concerning the history and current information on Tshwane and on the City of Tshwane, regardless of the physical format
• Retrieve information for Tshwane Info through micro-cataloguing the material by using the online library catalogue of the Tshwane community library and information service
• Render an information service to the residents of Tshwane as well as national and international research clients concerning information on Tshwane and on the City of Tshwane
• Retrieve information
• Micro-catalogue the special collection
• Conduct information interviews and answer information requests
• Evaluate provided information
• Conduct the administration of Tshwane Info
• Conduct outreach activities

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Job purpose

• To render a comprehensive, professional and developmental social work service to the communities of Tshwane in a sustainable manner through best practice models and benchmarking

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification in Social Work
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
• At least three years’ relevant working experience
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Integrity; intelligence; innovative thinking skills; energy; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; accuracy; imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility
• Primary functions
• Ensure convenient and accessible indigent registration services rendering
• Ensure access to basic municipal services by all registered indigent households
• Ensure linkages of individuals from registered indigent households to training and skills transfer programmes
• Develop a skills data register on family members of indigent households for participation in economic development activities initiated by the City of Tshwane
• Ensure linkages of indigent beneficiaries from the indigent register to training, skills transfer programmes and job opportunities and ensure their participation in empowerment programmes
• Ensure termination of registered indigent households who no longer meet the indigent registration criteria
• Evaluate all households who are on the indigent register for 24 months and exit registered indigent households who no longer meet the indigent registration criteria from the indigent register
• Render an administrative service
• Manage own diary
• Attend area meetings
• Educate and inform the community about the indigent programme policy and services rendered

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Job purpose

• To provide support services to the professional staff, contributing to efficient and effective service delivery within the Indigent Programme Management and Regional Coordination Section

Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant experience in data capturing and administrative work
• Computer literacy

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good language and writing skills; good interpersonal skills; being hard-working; being a fast learner; ability to be a team player; ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure

Primary functions

• Conduct door-to door home visits within allocated wards
• Assist with the intake process by filling in application forms and the intake register at indigent registration service points
• Assist with skills data collection through the completion of relevant forms
• Attend public participation events, meetings, imbizos and road shows
• Identify and gather information on service delivery needs and challenges for the City of Tshwane
• Submit feedback on service delivery challenges identified to the service field coordinators to report to relevant departments

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Job purpose
To oversee all the activities at preschools and the safekeeping, development and welfare of children aged 3 to 6 years, and to ensure that organisational goals are met 
Appointment requirements

• Diploma in Educare
• At least two years’ relevant experience in educare
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage 

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good management skills; good communication skills; networking skills; enthusiasm; self-discipline; ability to work independently; adaptability and flexibility; ability to perform basic administrative duties

Primary functions

• Ensure the implementation of the prescribed curriculum
• Form a link between the City, parents and the community
• Plan, organise and implement controls over all work in the workplace
• Provide in-service training to teachers and non-governmental organisations
• Assist in the development of crèche services in the whole of Tshwane
• Provide educational and training programmes to underdeveloped day care centres
• Train child-minders and students from other institutions
• Motivate parents involved in self-help projects
• Keep control of all administrative matters and records

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Job purpose

• To promote the well-being of children through developmental programmes and initiatives that focus on a holistic approach to the development of children in relation to physical, mental and psychological aspects

Appointment requirements

• Diploma in Educare
• At least one year’s relevant experience in early childhood development
• Physical fitness and good health

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good interpersonal relationship skills; good communication skills; networking skills; enthusiasm; self-discipline; creativity and innovation skills; ability to work independently; adaptability and flexibility; arts and crafts skills

Primary functions

• Be responsible for the supervision and educare of a group of 30 children (3 to 5 years old)
• Ensure that fees are paid before the seventh of each month
• Present lessons according to the prescribed curriculum
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom, toilet and bathroom
• Supervise the group in activities
• Keep a class register and complete observation and progress reports
• Accompany children on all educational trips organised by the centre
• Attend all in-service training courses organised by the supervisor

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Job purpose

• To prepare nutritional food for children and to keep an inventory 

Appointment requirements

• Grade 10
• At least six months’ relevant experience in preparing nutritional meals, preferably for children

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Cleanliness; good interpersonal relationship skills; reliability and honesty; good communication skills; innovation and decisiveness; networking skills; cooking skills

Primary functions

• Prepare a well-balanced diet for children
• Ensure the cleanliness of the environment (kitchen and pantries)
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is kept hygienically
• Keep record of food invoices
• Prepare kitchen inventory
• Prepare lunch boxes and assist in taking care of children when on educational tours and at functions
• Ensure that meals are cooked according to the prescribed menu and times
• Ensuring that food is served on time

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Job purpose

• To facilitate the identification, development, conservation, promotion and protection of cultural resources for posterity and to contribute to community education, social upliftment, tourism and national pride 

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Heritage, Performing or Visual Arts or any other study field relevant to the position
• At least two years’ relevant experience in facility, programme and events management
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid driving licence
• Computer literacy

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Leadership skills; project management skills; ability to work under pressure; analytical skills; organisational skills

Primary functions

• Facilitate the identification, development, conservation, promotion and protection of cultural resources for posterity
• Contribute to community education, social upliftment, tourism and national pride
• Manage administration, human resources, technical and maintenance aspects and coordinate skills development programmes and events
• Implement, organise and coordinate cultural development and creative industries projects and programmes in the respective area of operation
• Facilitate the promotion and preservation of culture through cultural development and creative industries programmes
• Implement the development of young artists through training programmes
• Facilitate community participation in cultural development and creative industries projects and programmes
• Facilitate the establishment of new cultural facilities in the region
• Implement all cultural development and outreach processes
• Facilitate working committees representing the communities for projects and events
• Facilitate partnerships with local and provincial government departments with regard to events and programmes
• Control and supervise subordinates at facilities

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Job purpose

• To manage all relevant aspects of Pretoria Art Museum exhibitions and documentation and the conservation of the Pretoria Art Museum collection and new acquisitions 

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Fine Art or History of Art
• At least three years’ relevant experience in managing a museum
• Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills

 Primary functions

• Liaise with the educational officer regarding exhibitions and programmes and assisting with marketing
• Provide the public with a professional museum service that must conform to international standards and comply with the ethical codes laid down by the international and national museum industry
• Ensure heritage management through conservation, restoration and acquisition
• Conduct research, museological research and documentation
• Manage events such as cultural programmes, community projects and exhibitions
• Ensure transformation through accessibility, change of focus and reorientation

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Job purpose

• To provide a professional art gallery service as a commercial satellite of the Pretoria Art Museum

 Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• At least two years’ relevant experience and basic knowledge of history of art and art techniques with the understanding of basic aspects of museum collection management
• A valid driving licence with own transport
• Computer literacy

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills

Primary functions

• Manage all aspects of exhibitions, keep documentation and oversee the conservation of the artwork collection
• Provide the public with a professional gallery-related service
• Be responsible for the financial management of all transactions
• Manage all security aspects
• Be responsible for all assets
• Assume responsibility for the professional care and security of artworks on exhibition and for the logistics of exhibitions
• Supply information and statistics
• Liaise with culture officers and curators regarding community outreach actions
• Initiate and organise art exhibitions in collaboration with curators

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Job purpose

• To support the City’s arts and culture initiatives through community development engagement and liaison and outreach activities

 Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (BTech or degree) in Heritage, Performing Arts and Visual Arts or any other study field related to the position
• At least six years’ relevant experience in the arts and culture sector, of which at least three years should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Personal attributes and/ or competencies
• Verbal and written communication skills; planning and organising skills; ability to work under pressure; good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills

 Primary functions

• Develop and improve access to arts and culture by identifying and removing barriers to participation in arts and culture activities
• Implement strategies to improve social equity in access to arts and cultural facilities and development programmes
• Manage arts and cultural association and forum activities
• Ensure effective and efficient liaising, marketing and communication with various stakeholders
• Execute generic management functions
• Execute generic financial management functions
• Execute generic personnel management functions

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Job purpose

• To maintain and do minor repairs on buildings for safety purposes and to keep record of garden tools

 Appointment requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant working experience in gardening and as a handyman
• Physical fitness and health

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Integrity; decisiveness; intelligence; ability to pay attention to detail; patience; innovative thinking skills; energy; imagination; flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility

 Primary functions

• Ensure a clean, safe environment free from harmful objects or obstructing materials
• Remove all rubble and dirt to keep the environment neat and create a healthy environment for the benefit of children
• Keep outdoor equipment and toys clean, neatly packed and safely kept after use
• Conduct maintenance and regular inspection of play equipment and educational outdoor equipment for the safety of children
• Develop the community in projects such as a food garden by showing the community how to make compost and how to plant seedlings for poverty alleviation
• Be responsible for recordkeeping and accounting of assets
• Be responsible for the delivery of equipment
• Trim and keep hedges tidy to have a clear view of the outside area for easy supervision of children
• Keep the traffic centre neat and clean by painting road signs regularly to avoid rust and for safeguarding children against injuries and enhancing preschool maintenance
• Conduct general cleaning of all outside areas according to occupational health and safety standards

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Job purpose

• To perform various cleaning tasks to keep the interiors and fixtures of offices and other establishments clean and tidy

 Appointment requirements

• Ability to perform duties
• Basic literacy
• Physical fitness and good health
• Ability to do physical work for continuous periods in harsh conditions

 Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Good communication skills; being hard-working; ability to work as part of a team
• Primary functions
• Sweep or vacuum, wash and polish floors, furniture and other fixtures in buildings
• Clean kitchens and generally help with kitchen work, including dishwashing
• Pick up rubbish, empty garbage containers and take contents to waste areas
• Clean, disinfect and deodorise kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
• Beat dust out of carpets and dust all furniture
• Carry furniture and goods to and from offices
• Load and unload furniture and goods to and from vehicles or trucks