Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified individual to render technical services and support in sustainable resource use and management, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. 

Recommendation    

• A valid driving license (Code B or higher) .

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services: Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Perform administrative and related functions; Compile and submit reports as required; Research and development.

Competencies    

• Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Skills needed:  Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven Computer Literacy; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) qualified individuals to render technical services and support in sustainable resource use and management, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. 

Recommendation    

• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services: Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Perform administrative and related functions; Compile and submit reports as required; Research and development.

Competencies    

• Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Skills needed:  Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven Computer Literacy; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to design and manage projects and execute the architects conceptual designs and in the process address architectural challenges though research. Manage the architectural drawing office. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification Architectural Technologist experience required.; Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience and working knowledge of CAD programs.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technological advisory services; Monitor and evaluation of technological designs; Manage administrative and related functions; Research and development; Guide and manage technologists reporting to the post. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Human Settlements environment and programmes; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided Architectural applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; People managment; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist the Economic Hub chief directorate with Administrative, Budgetary, Projects Management and Database support, and  maintain an efficient and effective Projects Support Office.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in project management and contract administration, contract and compliance monitoring, and service level agreement administration; 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    

• Experience in property development.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide the following support to the Chief Directorate-Economic Hub: Technical support;Provide Administrative/Strategic and logistical support to the Senior Manager; Provide Budgetary and Projects Support related to Special Projects; Administrative/Strategic and logistical support to the Senior Manager; Project Management; Prepare Motivations and facilitate process for the nomination and appointment of service providers; Develop report formats templates and outline deliverables to guide consultants; Monitor and evaluate the achievement of milestones within given time constraints; Office administration; Attend all workshops pertaining to Economic Hub’s projects; Answer and report on relevant enquiries; Compilation of reports at the request of the Senior Manager on project related enquiries; Update Quarterly Reports and other Reports; Assist the Senior Manager in compiling budgets and reporting on expenditure.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards; Principles and processes; Projects monitoring methods, tools and techniques; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Relationship management; Written and verbal communication; Applied strategic thinking; Creative thinking; Decision making; Problem analysis ; Technical proficiency; Problem-solving ; Proven computer literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The 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 (or higher) 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; Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration; Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery; Research and development; Continuous professional development according to council guidelines; Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgement;
• Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to analyse, construct and develop programs in accordance with program specifications and provide analysis of proposed systems. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in software development and analysis.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Software Development (SDLC) – Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle APEX and Oracle Reports; Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Power BI; JavaScript; Systems Analysis and Design principles (SDLC); Web Development experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Plans, organises and controls activities of staff responsible for the development of program application and the analysis of systems; Ensure competency of subordinates through training; Systems analysis: Develops functional and technical specifications to meet the business needs of the client; Software development: Constructs and implements application programs; Quality control: Ensures technical and functional standards are observed;Prepares system documentation including training manuals; Liaison with clients.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Information technology systems; Technical standards/procedures; Managerial functions; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Service level agreements; National and Internal IT policies and trends; Financial Management; Project Management; Skills needed: Planning and organising; Full spectrum of development; Communication (written and verbal); Good decision making.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide effective and efficient loss control services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years experience in Finance or Risk Management; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Loss Control and basic investigation experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Claims against the State (Public Liability Claims) and Claims by the State (RCD Claims recoverable); Thefts (Losses or damages through criminal acts or omissions); Assist in the management of all types of losses; Assist to investigate collisions and compiling BAS Payments and Journals for Damages & Losses and, Theft and Losses; Register of cases on the WCG Loss Control System and ensuring that the electronic register is updated regularly with the required information; Compiling referrals to the State Attorney via Legal Services; Drafting of write-off submission, Submissions to Higher Authority and Memorandums to Management.

Competencies    

• Advanced knowledge of the following: The WCG Loss Control System;  Management of Losses and Claims, PFMA, NTR, PTI, Government Motor Transport Handbook Version 1 of 2019; Departmental Security policy; Prescription Act 68 of 1969 and the process to recover losses, AFS and IFS reporting. Skills needed: Investigation; Organising; Planning; Problem solving; Analytical; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to: Assess evidence w.r.t losses and claims; Analyse reports from various professionals and experts Monitor and prevent prescription; Adhere to strict financial and legal deadlines/timeframes and work under pressure. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide administrative support to the agricultural training centre.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification Administration, Skills Development, Training, Human Resource Development or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience; 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    

• Experience in the following: Delivering, coordination and or management of vocational programmes, project management and stakeholder relations. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Facility Management; Coordination and Facilitation of Training Programmes; Market the Training Centre and Stakeholder Relations; Financial Management; Coordination and Facilitation of Administration & Support Services at the Centre. 

Competencies    

• Extended knowledge and understanding of the following: Agricultural Industry 
• and relevant practices / policies; Industry related training programmes (formal and non-formal) and relevant study fields including social and life skills related programmes; Revelant legislation and prescripts regulating education, training and development; Human resource management and development; Financial Management; Labour Relations practices/policies; Relevant Education and Training strategies impacting on the Agricultural Industry. Skills in the following: Communication skills (verbal/written); Intepersonal skills; Analytical skills; Negotiation skills; Persuasive skills; Planning and organisational skills; Motivation skills; Project management skills; Financial management skills; Diversity management skills.Presentation skills; Facilitation skills; Computer literacy. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agricultural, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Agricultural Economics or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Agricultural Economics on NQF level 8; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in agricultural extension; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience in agricultural production economics and agricultural economics. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of enterprise budgets and cashflow statements; Conduct relevant project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers, especially developing farmers across all functions, which include land reform, infrastructure development, extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building and food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Write reports regarding economical progress; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant recordkeeping and economical training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving economical input and for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to Implementing Agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees in the delivery and implementation of projects lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Production of crops and livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management practices; Good research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication and report; Sound organizational and leadership abilities; Good understanding of the land reform, programme and project implementation; Excellent communication (written and verbal skills); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point). 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agricultural, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Horticulture or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Horticulture on NQF level 8; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in agricultural extension; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience in Vegetable production.

Key Performance Areas    

• Duties entail the following: Compilation of project submissions and the management of project implementation; Conduct relevant project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers, especially developing farmers across all functions, which include land reform, infrastructure development, extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building and food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; nPromote sustainable production systems; Write reports regarding implementation/technical progress; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant recordkeeping and technical training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving technical input and for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to Implementing Agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees in the delivery and implementation of projects; Lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff and admin support staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Production of crops and/or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management practices; Good research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication and report; Sound organizational and leadership abilities; Good understanding of the land reform, programme and project implementation; nExcellent communication (written and verbal skills); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point).