Job Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant BSc or BEng (Industrial)
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license (Code EB)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Advantageous)

Key Performance Areas

• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement initiatives to enhance the process, system and people capability across the organisation. Drive the adoption of continuous improvement frameworks and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Technology Integration: Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and data analytics in process improvement.

CLOSING DATE 09.11.2025

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Requirements

• As part of the Future Planning & Resilience directorate and Policy & Strategy department, the Data Analytics Hub plays a crucial central role within the City of Cape Town.
• We are a collaborative team, working closely with colleagues across various departments on a wide range of initiatives.
• Our mission is to harness the power of data to provide clarity, reduce uncertainty, and guide the organisation towards effective actions that improve the lives of Cape Town residents As the SPO: Data Engineer, you will design, develop and implement data infrastructures, pipelines, platforms and products to enable data and AI functions for the organisation and ultimately provide benefit to all residents of Cape Town.
• A relevant tertiary qualification (honours or four-year degree), preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Information Technology or Information Systems.
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience

Our ideal candidate has:

• Proven experience building and managing large-scale data Systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL
• Deep, hands-on experience with the open-source data ecosystem
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization
• A desire for data quality, observability, and writing clean, testable code.

Key Performance Areas

• Translate data into valuable insights that inform decisions.
• Integrate and separate data feeds in order to map, produce, transform and test new data products.
• Develop fit-for-purpose, resilient, scalable, and future- proof data services to meet user needs.
• Produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models.
• Design and maintain the appropriate metadata repositories to enable the organisation to understand its data assets.

CLOSING DATE 09.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year B-Degree in SCM, Procurement, Logistics or related field.
• 5- 8 Years relevant experience in evaluating and/or overseeing the evaluation of public sector tenders.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in evaluating and/or overseeing the evaluation of complex Public Sector Information Technology (IT) tenders, in line with public sector laws and regulations will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy: MS Office Suite.

Key Performance Areas

• Applies a body of professional knowledge (MFMA, CIDB,PPFA,BBBEE,SCM regulations, Bargaining Council, General and Special conditions of contracts etc.) coupled with experience to develop and implement a full range of programmes systems ( SAP RFQ portal, web base programmes, SharePoint, etc) policies and practices within the Department/ Branch to effect service delivery to clients and give effect to initiatives, project system and polices undertaken by the Department/Branch
• Manages, coordinates and controls the implementation of systems, procedures and controls relating to the management of the tenders/bid and contracts management processes

CLOSING DATE 12.11.2025

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Requirements

• BTech or BSc or BEng Degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ post-graduate experience in project management/design/contract management/construction of civil engineering and/or industrial building projects, at an appropriate level
• Project management experience (major projects over R75 million)
• Candidate Engineering Technologist / Engineer (Essential) or Professional registration with ECSA (Pr Tech Eng / Pr Eng) (Advantageous)
• Registration as Pr PM or Pr CPM advantageous
• A valid Code B or EB driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Undertake efficient and effective project management of Urban Waste Management (UWM) facilities (including integrated waste management facilities/transfer stations, landfill sites, drop-offs, office and depots) from site identification to development and operations
• Undertake project scoping, including risk identification and mitigation/contingency measures
• Prepare infrastructure provision plans for inclusion in the long-term Service Master Plan and Council’s IDP
• Identify projects and prepare cost estimates for inclusion in the 3-, 10- and 20-year capital budget
• Draft specifications and provide input in the competitive selection process for appointment of Consultants

CLOSING DATE 12.11.2025

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Requirements

• A BTech/BEng in Civil Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration as Pr Tech or Pr Eng.
• Extensive senior managerial experience in roads infrastructure management.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic leadership by directing and leading the maintenance and management of all infrastructure assets in transport, including the entire road network and local stormwater management system, completed public transport and non-motorised transport networks and related street furniture
• Direct the informal settlement network and infrastructure maintenance and plant
• Direct maintenance and management in the four areas, eight districts and 20 depots across the entire Cape Town metropole as well as the head office component
• Ensure compliance with the relevant sections of the MFMA and SCM Policy, together with the CMF and CMG.
• General management of Roads Infrastructure Management department, including financial, people and risk management and ensuring sound governance principles are applied.

CLOSING DATE 07.12.2025

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Requirements

• Grade 12 qualification (of which documentary proof must be furnished)
• Be a permanent resident within the jurisdiction of Cape Town (of which documentary proof must be furnished)
• Be proficient in English, and at least one other official language
• Be at least 18 years old and under 35 years old
• Must be medically and physically fit to undergo strenuous physical training. Applicants should be fully aware of their health status and capabilities when arriving for the fitness assessments, as excellent physical fitness and mental resilience is a requirement for the post.
• Must be able to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• Applicants must have no criminal record, no pending criminal cases or charges, and no involvement in any conduct that may compromise their integrity, suitability, or ability to perform the duties of the position. Any criminal conviction, pending matter, or other circumstances that could negatively affect the reputation of the City of Cape Town or the applicant’s capacity to discharge their responsibilities effectively will render the applicant ineligible for appointment
• Must have a valid driving license minimum code B (manual transmission)
• Trainees must successfully complete the Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Traffic Law Enforcement as well as Law Enforcement Skills Program SP4/2012
• No tattoos which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the service.
• Be unemployed at the date of enrolment at the college, i.e 7 January 2026

CLOSING DATE 06.11.2025

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Requirements

• Grade 12 or post matric relevant Trade Certificate qualification preferably a NTC3 / N3 in Water Treatment or Waste Water Treatment
• Code EB Driver’s License;
• 3 -5 years’ relevant experience and working knowledge of water testing techniques, equipment and operating processes.
• Operational requirements will dictate the specific start and the ending times as per the stipulated work schedule rule applicable.

The incumbent must be:

• Physically fit and able bodied for the execution of tasks/duties inherent to and necessitated by the job design.
• Available to work overtime and / or outside of normal working hours which can include weekends and public holiday and in all weather conditions

Key Performance Areas

• Executes specific applications related to operation of the filtration plants at swimming pools.
• Attends to the application of specific operating procedures to ensure process outcomes complies with the standard and prescribed specifications and that optimum operation functionality is maintained.
• Communicates with immediate superior on plant condition, performance and outcomes.
• Executes specific instructions to address deviations or disruptions to process and mechanical operations.
• Logs specific activities /outcomes associated with process in registers and obtains verification and approval thereof.

CLOSING DATE 07.11.2025

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Requirements

• B-Tech: Watercare, Civil Eng or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years’ related operations experience with at least 3 years’ supervisory/management experience in operation of water treatment infrastructure and/or associated catchment / storage / conveyance structures and facilities.
• Computer Literacy, Knowledge of SAP; PM Maintenance, Excel, Word and associated programmes.
• A valid Code B Driver’s Licence & own reliable transport.
• Required to work in all weather conditions, work outside normal working hours during emergencies when applicable.
• Required to be on standby when applicable.
• Required to conduct physical inspection of bulk water infrastructure, depot sites, reticulation systems, dams and reservoir structures.
• Controlling or maintaining of the Branch’s IQMS/ISO program associated to the site through the maintenance of the Safety, Health, Risk, Environmental and Quality program.
• Required to travel outside the City boundary when applicable.
• The incumbent is to be physically fit, able bodied, not to be colour blind and have no major respiratory or hearing deficiency.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the Key Performance indicators and activities associated with the continuous operation of the depots to ensure effective service delivery.
• Plans and prioritise depot resources to effectively control depot functions.
• Managed depot performance, productivity and discipline within the Scheme to ensure consistent reliable performance.
• Plans, prioritises and schedules maintenance work.
• Prepares Operational and Capital estimates and controls expenditure against approved budget allocations.
• Performs specific administration tasks/activities with the updating and maintaining records

CLOSING DATE 14.11.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a B-Eng or BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ relevant experience post first relevant tertiary qualification.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite and Retic master or equivalent.
• Calculation of Protection settings experience is preferred or willingness to acquire this skill.
• Registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer.
• Extensive exposure to electrical distribution equipment and electrical distribution infrastructure, with particular emphasis and knowledge relating to MV and LV distribution switchgear, transformers, miniature substations and Variable Speed Drives, Electric Motors, Motor control Centres and substation ancillary equipment will be an added advantage.
• Project Management experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Contributes to professional functions associated with Electrical Projects (planning, design, construction monitoring, operations and asset management activities.
• Assist with compiling tender documentation and specifications for maintenance and capital projects.
• Participate in root cause assessments of systems and equipment.
• Participate in investigations, capture and analysis of data, conduct surveys, analyse results

CLOSING DATE 14.11.2025

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Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a relevant BTech degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience post first relevant tertiary qualification.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code B or C1 or EB).

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, engineering, and lifecycle management of medium voltage (MV) electrical infrastructure, with a specialized focus on protection relays and schemes, and variable frequency controllers/ drives (VFD’s /VFC’s) within Water and Sanitation.
• Lead maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of protection systems associated with MV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers and motors.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Conduct Fault investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.

CLOSING DATE 14.11.2025