Job Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of the Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to develop and implement Supply Chain Management policies, systems and processess.
• This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a supply chain management environment.
• Recommendation: None.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and review departmental policies
• Build capacity among internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement and maintain control framework for supply chain
• Develop standard operating procedures
• Review and align delegations
• Identify needs for policies, guidelines, norms and standards in respect of all SCM practices and provide advice in the development thereof
• Give inputs in the development of provincial policy positions
• Conduct policy evaluation
• Develop and implement strategies to communicate SCM policy matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Policy Development

• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s)
• Budgeting processes
• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources
• Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act – PFMA, National Treasury regulations – NTR’s
• Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions – PTI’s)
• Financial management processes
• Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE
• Procurement activities
• Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups
• Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement
• Procurement policies/procedures/contract management
• Records management, inclusive of registry services, and policy and procedures governing these functions
• General support service such as transport management and policy and procedures governing these functions.

Skills needed:

• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Budgeting; Written and verbal communication
• Numeracy; Computer literacy
• Conflict resolution
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Presentation
• Problem solving
• Research.
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being

Minimum Requirements

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP
• Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker
• A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation

• A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance

• Areas Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered
• Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form
• Supervise employees: Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work services
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field
• Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge

• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processe
• Personnel Management
• Supervision Framework for Social Workers
• Social Work legislation related to children
• Social work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics.

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal)
• Proven computer literacy
• Organising and planning
• Project planning
• Psycho social intervention
• Report writing
• Presentation and facilitation
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Client orientation and customer focus.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to manage, plan and coordinate the execution of road construction and maintenance activities.
• The successful incumbent will be required to assist the District Roads Engineer with the management and protection of the proclaimed provincial road network.

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Extensive relevant experience and working knowledge of the following:

• Road-built environment
• Management of road construction and maintenance projects
• Road planning, design and financial management
• Project management
• Construction equipment and effective implementation thereof
• Supply chain and procurement processes, Environmental legislation and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide comment and recommendations on development applications affecting the proclaimed road network
• Develop mechanisms and procedures to counteract illegal activity effecting the proclaimed road network
• Identify road safety problems, develop and implement remedial measures
• Coordinate and manage in-house road construction, reseal, regravel and specialised routine road maintenance activities conducted at the Regional Office and District Municipalities
• Develop procedures and methods to improve on productivity and quality of inhouse projects
• Manage acceptance and quality control procedures and compile design standard specifications for inhouse projects
• Compile tender documentation and technical specifications for the acquisition of road building and maintenance material as well as other road services
• Undertake other duties in support of the District Road Engineer.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, is looking for two (2) individuals to provide clerical and administrative support in the PERSAL and Establishment Control Unit.
• This role forms part of the Corporate Service Centre (CSC), which delivers shared services to 11 departments.
• Minimum Requirements Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

• PERSAL Introduction certificate
• Experience/Exposure to the following: PERSAL Establishment environment, PERSAL user support environment, database administration, working with PERSAL training interventions
• Experience in the Corporate Services Centre environment and rendering services to multiple Client Departments
• 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

• PERSAL user access support and data capturing: Assist with PERSAL user access and related enquiries (e.g. resets, activations, deactivations).
• Support training interventions by capturing training outcomes and maintaining training databases
• Post establishment support: Provide administrative support for post establishment functions such as the creation, abolishment and reservation of posts
• Assist with staff placement processes
• General office administration: Perform routine administrative tasks including filing, managing emails, photocopying, and document handling
• Record-keeping and compliance: Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant government policies and procedures
• Clerical and administrative support: Assist with queries, ensure data accuracy and integrity and provide quality customer service
• Liaise with internal clients (CSC departments) to support service delivery.

Competencies

Good understanding of the following:

• Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment, PERSAL or similar system user support
• Ability to capture data; Establishment administration on PERSAL or similar system.

Skills needed:

• Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Written and verbal communication
• Good planning and organising skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform business analysis functions for transversal E-government and ICT programmes/projects for Road Systems.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 6 years experience in Information Technology and/or Systems
• 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

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)
• Proven experience in the following: Translating business requirements into system requirements
• Compiling business and IT systems documentation
• Using or managing cloud services such as MS Azure
• Proficiency with UI/UX software
• Exceptional writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Experience in/or exposure to design and construction of large engineering projects
• Ability and willingness to travel and work remotely.

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved E-government and ICT programmes/projects within the agreed frameworks.
• Map business processes and audit business systems.
• Prepare business cases for E-government, networking and systems development programmes/projects.
• Perform transversal business systems analysis.
• Perform post implementation business systems and impact evaluation.
• Develop a Provincial Master System and IT Plans.
• Contribute to the project specifications and ensure that the appropriate tasks are performed at the appropriate level of quality.
• Ensure that the strategies and policies are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure that the appropriate strategies and policies are in place and if/when not provide the necessary expertise to the Policy and Strategy Unit.
• Actively contribute expertise to the project team in all areas of business analysis.
• Liaising with developers to resolve system issues
• Perform any ad hoc duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/Management
• Preparing technical and monthly progress reports, presenting at regular progress meetings and explaining technical concepts to management and non-technical teams across the Branch
• Manage the process of escalating service blockages.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Quantity Surveyor to perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor 
• A valid code B driving license.
• Recommendation:None.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities
• Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying
• Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards
• Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs
• Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies
• Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices
• Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination
• Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration
• Human capital development
• Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice
• Supervise quantity surveying work and processes
• Administer performance management and development

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to oversee the execution of routine farming activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience
• A valid (Code 8) driving licence.
• Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in operating specialised farming machinery and equipment (including implements).

Key Performance Areas

• Overall supervision of the vineyard section
• Monitoring of pruning activities
• Calibration and monitoring of sowing of cover crops
• Control of all activities that may arise
• Supervision of activities to take place during young vine development.

Competencies

• A good understanding of the following: Viticulture
• Vehicle maintenance and administrative support activities
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Planning and organising
• Teamwork abilities
• Proactive problem identification and solving ability.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for two (2) competent individuals to implement operational procedures, processes and ensure operational productivity, as well as to ensure effective and efficient administration to appoint and compensate employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

• Working knowledge/Exposure of the following: Appointments and Compensation or similar environment
• Circulars pertaining to human resources management
• PERSAL or similar system.

Key Performance Areas

Administer appointments and payroll matters which include the following:

• Appointments of OSD and non-OSD personnel including Interns/Apprenticeships and periodical appointments
• Issuing of employment contracts and appointment letters
• Proper record keeping of records
• Acting allowances
• Administer Personnel Suitability Checks
• Administer electronic databases on appointments information.

Competencies

• Good understanding of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act
• Ability to capture data.

Skills needed:

• Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
• Written and verbal communication
• Good planning and organising skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual who will be responsible for IT Governance and Architecture Assurance, leading and facilitating the successful execution of IT Governance initiatives within the branch Centre for e-Innovation, Department of the Premier.
• This role ensures the Governance of IT (led by Departments) and IT management maturity are systematically improved as required by legislation, leading to better decision-making aligned with the Western Cape Government's strategic goals.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree or higher in a relevant field or a Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems
• A minimum of 6 years experience in IT Governance with a minimum of 3 years specifically in an ICT environment.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the manager of the sub-programme: Land Use Management and/or rezoning of agricultural land to contribute towards the compilation of sustainable development plans.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Agriculture or Town Planning
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate post-qualification experience in land use planning and agricultural resource 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

• BSc Degree at NQF level 7 or higher in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Town Planning or Agriculture Resource Management
• Working knowledge of the following: Land Use Planning (legislation, National, Provincial and Municipal)
• Drafting change of land use application and assessment thereof
• Evaluation of the conservation of agricultural Resources Act, Spatial Development Frameworks, subdivision, rezoning and Environmental Impact Assessments
• Agricultural sector and management of natural resource management, crop production systems, water and irrigation and social physical properties
• Management skills in human resources, financial and project management
• Experience in MS Office, ArcView/GIS programs
• Operation of unmanned aircraft systems (drone) with valid remote pilot certificate/licence with VLOS rating.

Closing Date: 2025/08/18