Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference through establishing, developing, implementing, reviewing and updating research and analysing Supply Chain Management and Asset Management Systems for the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Supply Chain Management/ Commerce/ Law focusing specifically on Commercial Law and the Law of Contracts/ Economics/ Infrastructure; A minimum of 5 years Senior Management level experience in a supply chain management and asset management or related environment; A valid driving licence; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas Establish and maintain a Supply Chain Management and Moveable Asset Management Accounting Officer's System; Develop and implement appropriate SCM policies, strategies, plans, processes and procedures including fraud, risk and compliance framework as well ensuring the review thereof; Create and maintain electronic systems, tools, services and support for the execution of the system; Strategic capability and leadership; Change Management; Efficient and effective oversight and management of all financial resources/ aspects and all performance requirements as related to the PFMA and corporate governance; Management of resources to achieve pre-determined indicators and service delivery imperatives; Sound labour relations.

Competencies Working knowledge of the following: Infrastructure supply chain; Ability to engage and interact with and interpret the diverse needs of the line function in the areas of infrastructure procurement, traffic management and operations, expanded public works, public transport and the management and operations of immovable assets; Knowledge of the following: Asset Management; Policy development; Systems Thinking; Management principles; Public Service procedures; HRM processes; Labour relations; Financial Management; Project Management; Community facilitation; Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Skills: Interpretation and application of relevant policies and procedures; Human resource planning; Problem solving; Sound budgeting; Facilitation; Presentation.

Remuneration All–inclusive salary package of R 1 251 183 per annum (salary level 14). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Purpose The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in ensuring greater voluntary compliance with road rules and regulations within the Province. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

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-management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation Middle-Management experience in a Traffic Safety work environment.

Key Performance Areas Promote and enhance traffic safety by developing provincial strategies impacting on the development and implementation of national traffic safety strategies and policies; Facilitate road safety education, communication and awareness; Rendering of an administrative support service; Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objective, priorities and activities of the Directorate; Participate in the strategic planning process; Active involvement in the development and management of strategic and business plans; Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objective and standards; Report on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate, and on matters of substantial importance to the administration; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation; People Management; Financial Management; Oversee Regional Traffic Management Co-ordinating Committee Structures and Road Safety programmes.

Competencies Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; Knowledge of the following: Road Safety Management; Road safety practices and principles; Background in working with communities and educational facilities; Management principles; Public Service procedures; HRM processes; Labour relations; Financial Management; Empowerment (SMME, Broad based BEE, Women and Disability); Capacity Building; Supply Chain Management; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication; Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Training; Report Writing; Change Management; Strategic Management; Time Management.

Remuneration All–inclusive salary package of R 1 057 326 per annum (salary level 13). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
 

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Job Purpose The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in managing fleet services of the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation Middle-Management experience in a Fleet Services or related environment.

Key Performance Areas Strategic Capability and Leadership including Change Management will entail the following: Translate the vision for the organisation into achievable goals; Develop and implement strategies; Align programmes and operational support; Participate in the GMT strategic planning processes; Monitoring and ensure compliance with relevant legislation; Evaluate the performance of the directorate against pre-determined objectives; Initiates, supports and champions organisational transformation and change in order to successfully implement new initiatives and deliver on service delivery commitments. Programme and Project Management; People Management; Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/aspects of the Directorate and all performance requirements as related to the PFMA and corporate governance; Diversity Management.