Job Openings at Western Cape Liquor Authority

Job description

Strategic Planning and Financial Management: 

• Provide input and guidance into the financial aspects of WCLA’s strategic business plan and ensure translation into the annual performance, operational and procurement plans
• Ensure WCLA’s strategic plans are in accordance with relevant legislative requirements  and frameworks (e.g. the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations)
•  Support the CEO and other executives to ensure compliance with financial regulations and requirements in the execution of their functions
• Compile or revise delegations of authority in respect of financial, administration and procurement matters
• Measure and monitor achievement of strategic objectives of the business unit and take corrective actions where required
• Oversee the development, review and implementation of financial policies, procedures and systems
• Provide consultative support and recommendations on financial implications to the CEO to support decision-making and management processes
• Oversee, manage and report on the execution of all duties implicit and implied in the PFMA and National Treasury regulations as they relate to financial management and administration
• Provide oversight and management of capital expenditure policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain the financial management and administration system and ensure strict control measures are in place to mitigate risks
• Provide regular feedback to the CEO with regard to the operation of the financial department and processes therein
• Ensure all Finance policies and procedures are in place and implemented.
• Contribute to the WCLA strategic decision-making process
• Prepare and manage budget for Component
• Ensure all policies and SOP’s (internal controls) developed and implemented for component
• Proactively manage and report on component’s projects
• Accurate input to QPR for component provided timeously

Financial Reporting and Budgeting: 

• Define the financial parameters for WCLA and deliver a robust and accurate financial planning and reporting system to ensure the financial viability of WCLA. Identify opportunities to optimise the various revenue streams
• Ensure compliance with statutory and budgetary reporting requirements
• Draft and submit WCLA budget for approval ensuring that the financial requirements are in accordance with the strategic and operational requirements and  budgeting standards / guidelines
• Ensure that effective financial controls and expenditure management practices are in place to ensure that WCLA delivers on its stated financial objectives
• Oversee the approval and processing of departmental budgets, maintenance of accounts and ledgers, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Monitor expenditure against budget and ensure that only authorised overspending is approved in accordance with procedures. Ensure that overspending is managed in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure WCLA’s annual financial statements in accordance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements 
• Lead all financial reporting processes i.e. preparation, analysis, submission and presentation to the relevant financial and auditing committees within WCLA
• Oversee annual, quarterly, monthly and ad-hoc internal and external financial reporting processes
• Evaluate WCLA’s financial reporting systems, and accounting, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions

Financial accounting, revenue and cash management:

• Ensure systems, policies and procedures in place and implemented for payments, banking and cash management.
• Financial reporting
• Statutory reporting
• Revenue management and payment to parent department
• Ensure bank account is maintained

Risk Management

• Guide enterprise risk management function
• Ensure compliance to all finance processes and financial policies up-to-date
• Oversee finance audit processes
• Oversee fraud investigations and loss register, and fraud prevention activities
• Reconciliation between LMATS and revenue received

Supply Chain Management

• Manage people development in line with organisational-wide skills development strategy within the unit 

Ensure systems, policies and procedures in place and implemented for SCM, including:

• Procurement
• Fleet management
• Asset management

Provide oversight to SCM committees

• Lead the review, enhancement, development and implementation of procurement strategies, plans, policies processes and procedures
• Oversee, manage and report on the execution of all duties implicit and implied in the PFMA and National Treasury regulations as they relate to supply chain management and procurement
• Manage compliance to agreed procurement and tender policies and procedures to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective delivery of quality services by accredited service providers
• Manage contracts and service level agreements

Lead Human Resources Management and ICT

• Guide the development and implementation of Human Resources strategies, plans and policies
• Provide guidance and roadmap for WCL Employee Value Proposition
• Provide periodic HR reports to the Governing Board (GB) and other government agencies
• Lead ICT governance processes in collaboration with the CEO and GB
• Report on all ICT policy and strategy matters
• Be a custodian of all ICT outsourced services and partner with service providers on all strategic ICT related services

Resource management (human, financial and physical) within the Unit

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources
• Perform accurate forecasting, budgeting and allocation of resource within the unit
• Manage external contractors and suppliers within the unit
• Develop and manage internal service level agreements with other units
• Ensure effective identification and management of business risks, resources and continuous improvement
• Manage capacity within the unit to ensure sustained service delivery

People Management within the Unit:

• Manage people development in line with organisation-wide skills development strategy within the unit
• Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented
• Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines
• Manage grievances, discipline and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines
• Lead and direct staff within the division to be able to meet the objectives set for them
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the division
• Implement innovative recognition and reward systems

Promotion and practice of good corporate governance, risk and compliance pertaining to HR and financial policies, legislation and regulations

• Implement governance framework to ensure professional conduct by Unit employees and upholding of WCLA values and governing principles
• Ensure good governance within the unit in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation
• Manage risks within the Unit
• Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the unit
• Ensure compliance of the unit with all audit requirements emanating from audit processes within the unit
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated

Minimum requirements

• Relevant B-Degree in Finance with Accounting as a major (NQF Level 7)
• Relevant post graduate qualifications will be advantageous.
• At least 7 year's relevant senior management experience. 
• Experience and knowledge of the Public Sector strategic and budget planning processes.
• Accounting background required.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with a governing board will be advantageous.
• Registration with any of the following bodies will be advantageous:  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA); South African Institute of Public Accountants (SAIPA); International Institute of Auditors (IIA); South African Institute of Chartered Accountants CA (SA).

Apply by: 18 August 2025

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Job description

Strategy and Policies: 

• Provide input in setting and driving liquor licensing strategy towards regulatory, determining public interest
• Translate organizational strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning
• Oversee and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met
• Develop, implement and manage operational policies, processes and procedures

Operations: 

• Lead the automation of core operations processes like the online application system and inspectorate processes
• Develop and simplify the liquor license application processes and explore innovative ways to improve service delivery by LLA, Inspectorate and LLT Secretariat
• Explore methods to improve quality, efficiency and productivity, and improve control measures.
• Works collaboratively to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of WCLA and ensure excellent client service.
• Measure the efficiency of an organisation’s operational processes and taking steps to improve them
• Liaising with customers and stakeholders to ensure collaboration results in delivering quality services
• Ensure all liquor licenses and related documents are filed, reported, audited and in compliance with laws and regulations
• Ensure all programs and departments meet the short-term and long-range plans, and budgets based on defined goals and growth objectives as determined by the GB and with collaborative input from the CEO

Reporting:

• Works with board committees related to operations and helps manage expectations, in order to meet set goals
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports to the Governing Board on operations performance.

Resource management (human, financial and physical) within the Unit

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources 
• Perform accurate forecasting, budgeting and allocation of resource within the unit 
• Manage external contractors and suppliers within the unit 
• Develop and manage internal service level agreements with other units 
• Ensure effective identification and management of business risks, resources and continuous improvement 
• Manage capacity within the unit to ensure sustained service delivery 

People management within the Unit

• Manage people development in line with organisational-wide skills development strategy within the unit 
• Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented 
• Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines 
• Manage grievances, discipline and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines 
• Lead and direct staff within the division to be able to meet the objectives set for them 
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the division 
• Implement innovative recognition and reward systems 

Promotion and practice of good corporate governance, risk and compliance

• Manage and monitor the facilities management function
• Implement governance framework to ensure professional conduct by Unit employees and upholding of WCLA values and governing principles 
• Ensure good governance within the unit in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation 
• Manage risks within the Unit 
• Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the unit 
• Ensure compliance of the unit with all audit requirements emanating from audit processes within the unit 
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated 

Reporting

• Responsible for all internal and external procurement reports.
• Responsible for all internal and external supplier reports.
• Responsible for annual procurement plan progress reporting.
• Provide input into the interim and annual financial statements and statutory reports.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant B-Degree (NQF Level 7).
• Relevant post graduate qualifications will be advantageous.
• At least 7 year’s relevant senior management experience.
• Experience and knowledge of the Public Sector strategic and budget planning processes.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with a governing board (advantageous).
• Exposure to a regulatory environment (advantageous).

Apply by: 18 August 2025

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Job description

Facilitate The Determination of Public Interest Within Allocated Municipal Areas

• Enable Inspections to be conducted in all local municipal areas to facilitate public interest
• Collaborate with stakeholders to collate input and data to interrogate public interest
• Develop recommendations for decision making based on findings Promote public communication regarding regulation
• Oversee the development of Problem Statements in Municipal areas including the Metro

 Develop Operational Strategies for Licensed and Unlicensed Premises (Data and Evidence Led) Within Designated Municipal Areas

• Implement co-ordination of operations with relevant enforcement agencies
• Manage operations according to set procedures
• Review of operations conducted and report to stakeholders

Manage Annual / Quarterly Inspections of All Licensed Premises  

• Manage timeous annual / quarterly Inspections
• Review of quality of inspectorate reports against LLT and Appeal Tribunal decisions
• Review of compliance notices for non-compliance and where appropriate non-compliance reports are filed

Collaborate With Key Partners / Stakeholders for Effective Regulation and Compliance

• Maintain an institutional service standard or arrangement with DLO’s and Municipal partners
• Develop a shared understanding with legislative partners to grow appreciation for regulation
• Implement communication and awareness tools to promote advocacy and awareness of social ills and it relates to alcohol 

Implement Compliance Monitoring of Special Events and Temporary Licenses

• Implement and monitor compliance inspections for special events and temporary licenses 

Design And Implement Compliance Intelligence Gathering 

• Gather effective compliance intelligence and report on for areas
• Collect credible intelligence to inform compliance & enforcement interventions
• Gather relevant data and analyze to enable the LLT in determining public interest 

Guide The Investigations of Complaints for Licensed and Unlicensed Premises  

• Execute complaints investigations according to set procedures
• Review outcomes of investigations conducted and report to stakeholders as needed
• Monitor and enhance the quality of investigations and inspectorate reports against LLT and Appeal Tribunal decisions
• Implement section 64 process allowing for the timeous serving of notices and submission of related inspectorate reports 

Effective Resource Management (Human, Financial and Physical) Within the Unit 

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behavior) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources
• Perform accurate forecasting, budgeting and allocation of resource within the unit
• Manage external contractors and suppliers within the unit
• Develop and manage internal service level agreements with other units
• Ensure effective identification and management of business risks, resources and continuous improvement
• Manage capacity within the unit to ensure sustained service delivery 

Effective People Management Within the Unit 

• Manage people development in line with organisation-wide skills development strategy within the unit
• Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented
• Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines
• Manage grievances, discipline and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines
• Lead and direct staff within the division to be able to meet the objectives set for them
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the division
• Implement innovative recognition and reward systems

Effective Promotion and Practice of Good Corporate Governance Risk and Compliance Pertaining to HR And Financial Policies, Legislation and Regulations

• Implement governance framework to ensure professional conduct by Unit employees and upholding of WCLA values and governing principles
• Ensure good governance within the unit in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation
• Manage risks within the Unit
• Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the unit
• Ensure compliance with all audit requirements emanating from audit processes within the unit
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated

Minimum requirements

• Formal 3-year qualification: Relevant (NQF level 7) Degree/BTech or Relevant NQF Level 6 National Diploma.
• At least 5 years’ relevant working experience of which 3 years was in a supervisory capacity.
• Project management experience.
• Code B driving license is required. 
• Computer literate
• Working experience and knowledge in a regulatory/public sector environment (advantageous).

Apply by: 15 August 2025

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Job description

Strategic management of Component

• Contribute to the WCLA strategic decision-making process
• Prepare and manage budget for component
• Proactively manage and report on component's projects.
• Accurate input to QPR for component provided timeously.
• Ensure all policies and SOP's (Internal control) is developed for component.

SALGA & SAPS

• Manage agreement with WCLA and SALGA/SAPS
• Manage the availability of SALGA and SAPS members
• Manage payment arrangements of SALGA/SAPS members between WCLA and SALGA/SAPS
• Liaise with SALGA/SAPS on corroboration with WCLA and local government (municipalities)

Optimal management of resources and processes enabling the Tribunal

• Manage and direct processes and resources enabling optimal functioning of Tribunal
• Manage the summons process
• Manage the evidence gathering process
• Manage the schedule of Tribunal Sittings
• Manage tribunal case roll
• Manage logistical arrangements for the Tribunal
• Ensure Tribunal orders communicated and served
• Ensure monitoring of compliance to Tribunal orders 

Stakeholder Management 

• Manage effective stakeholder relations between tribunal and administration
• Manage effective stakeholder relationship between tribunal and governing board
• Manage effective stakeholder relationship between tribunal and external stakeholders
• Contact person between tribunal and applicant/ representative

Appeal Tribunal

• Manage and administer the proceedings of the appeal tribunal
• Manage the schedule of Appeal Tribunal Hearings 
• Manage appeal Tribunal rolls
• Manage logistical arrangements for the appeal tribunal
• Manage the evidence gathering process

Legal

• Manage and participate in amendments to the Act and Regulations

Policy & Research

• Direct and oversee research to be conducted
• Ensure research is evidence and data driven
• Ensure research inform policy decisions and enable the WCLA to regulate liquor effectively

Prosecution

• Oversee and manage the prosecution unit
• Manage case load and referrals considering capacity within the Tribunal
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Licence Management and Tracking System (LMATS)

Issuing Unit

• Oversee and manage the processing of Tribunal decisions in line with legislative requirements.
• Oversee and manage the processing of conditional approvals within the prescripts of the legislation.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the Licence Management and Tracking System (LMATS)

Effective resource management (human, financial and physical) within the Unit

• Establish and maintain appropriate systems (analytical tools, information systems, projections of cost behaviour) and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resource.
• Perform accurate forecasting, budgeting, and allocation of resources within the unit
• Manage external contractors and suppliers within the unit
• Develop and manage internal service level agreements with other units.
• Ensure effective identification and management of business risks, resources, and continuous improvement.
• Manage capacity within the unit to ensure sustained service delivery

Effective people management within the Unit

• Manage people development in line with organisation-wide skills development strategy within the unit
• Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented
• Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines
• Manage grievances, discipline, and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines
• Lead and direct staff within the unit to be able to meet the objectives set for them
• Build and foster a culture of good governance, customer service, honesty and integrity and world class delivery in the division
• Implement innovative recognition and reward systems

Effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance risk and compliance pertaining to HR and financial policies, legislations, and regulations

• Implement governance framework to ensure professional conduct by Unit employees and upholding of WCLA values and governing principles
• Ensure good governance within the unit in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation
• Manage risks within the unit
• Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the unit
• Ensure compliance of the unit with all audit requirements emanating from audit processes within the unit
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly, and monthly reports required or delegated.

Minimum requirements

• B Degree in Law (NQF level 7)
• At least 5 years’ relevant senior management experience.
• Experience and knowledge of the Public Sector strategic and budget planning processes.
• Project management experience.
• Experience working with a governing board (advantageous).

Apply by: 15 August 2025