Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render administrative support services to the Traffic Centre in Swellendam. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Relevant administrative support experience in a traffic law enforcement working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Proven computer; Planning and Organising

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render administrative support services to the Traffic Centre in Caledon. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Relevant administrative support experience in a traffic law enforcement working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Proven computer; Planning and Organising

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render administrative support services to the Traffic Centre in Brackenfell. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• Relevant administrative support experience in a traffic law enforcement working environment.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Proven computer; Planning and Organising

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render support with the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Management or Public Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a programme performance, monitoring and evaluation or related working environment; A valid driving license (code B or higher).
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance; Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting; Render support to maintain departmental monitoring and evaluation systems; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Monitor and evaluate departmental performance; Monitoring and evaluation and reporting processes; Constitutional, legislative and policy framework of Public Service strategic planning; Public Service reporting (MTEF-cycle); Monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Analytical thinking; Policy Implementation (Impact on system); Conflict Resolution; Monitoring, Evaluation; Reporting-writing; Facilitation and Presentation; Problem-solving; Research; Interpretation; Planning; Organising; Decision-making; Innovation; Basic Research; Networking; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportuniies for a suitably qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas 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    

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience; Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions; Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, communities and organisations through the relevant programmes.  Attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Evaluate NPOs compliance against Legislative /Programme Specific and Generic Norms and Standards; Monitoring of the implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan where progress is unsatisfactory; Rapid response following complaint/enquiries about NPOs, or a concern raised; Ensure compliance with registration requirements of NPO’s (regulatory frameworks); Continuous Professional Development.  Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others;

Skills needed:

• Challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; Written and verbal communication;Report-writing; Self-management; Motivation; Good Planning and organising; Problem solving and analytical; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Client orientation and customer focus; Ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; Ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial, management accounting and supply chain management (SCM) systems and procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies. This post is based in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance; A minimum of 2 years relevant financial experience.

Recommendation  

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Co-ordinate and check financial supporting information for planning purposes; Supervise the budget preparation process; Collection and recording revenue; Expenditure management; Develop Procurement Plan for the Region; Expenditure analysis; Acquisition management; Contract management; Process payments; Asset Management; Supervise employees.

Competencies    

• Proven Knowledge in the following: Public Finance Management ACT (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), OPTI, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), department instructions and delegations; Compilation of financial statement; Financial Management Systems (FMS) and PERSAL; Cash flow procedures (monthly reporting on revenue and expenditure); Budget process.

Skills needed:

• Analytical, problem solving, report writing, communication (written and verbal), proven computer literacy (MS Office packages), numerical and mathematical.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide quality elementary nursing services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice.  

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification, plus one-year Nursing Assistant Certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC); Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Nursing Assistant.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas 

•  Assist patients with the following activities: Daily living (physical care): Maintain hygiene of patient; Provide nutrition; Mobility; Elimination processes; Provide elementary clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body; Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation and writing skills; Ability to function as part of a team and independently; Basic interpersonal skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide holistic nursing care to residents in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; No experience required.
• Grade 2: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 3: Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/ Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; Compulsory registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Recommendation    

• Previous experience at youth facility-based nursing; 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 

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality care to residents); Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice); Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the prescripts and regulations relevant to nursing and health care; Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing MDT members and other stakeholders; Utilise human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures; Nursing statutes and any other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patient Rights Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication Skills; Report writing; Facilitation; Co-ordination-, liaison- and networking; Problem solving; Information- and knowledge management; Knowledge Management; Planning and Organising; Computer literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage and provide psychological services to residents within the Directorate Facility Management and where indicated conduct group interventions.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa; or a minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa; or a minimum of 9 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa; or a minimum of 17 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Psychologists should have the ability to use psychological assessment to conceptualise, diagnose, plan, and monitor therapeutic processes and outcomes; Psychologists should have the ability to develop theoretical and a etiological formulations; Training and Supervision; Administration.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Code of professional ethics of the HPCSA and the Professional Board for Psychology; Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development); Health Professions Act, 1974; HPCSA Code of Ethics for Professionals; HPCSA training requirements; Key elements of policies, frameworks, norms and standards on organisational performance; Maintenance of professional registration through participation in continuous professional development; Mentoring and coaching practices; Project management; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013; Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Scope of practice for Psychologists; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; In-service experience within clinical environment.

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal); Managerial; Leadership; Interpersonal; Analytical; Problem solving; Decision Making; Facilitation and Presentation; Conflict resolution; Organising; Report writing; Resilience; Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide quality basic nursing care services under the supervision of a Professional Nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and Charter of Nursing Practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
• Grade 2: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.
• Grade 3: Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse; Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse; A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse.

Recommendation 

• None.

Key Performance Area

• Development and implementation of basic patient care plans: Ensure maintenance of patient hygiene; Sustain nutritional status of patients; Facilitate the mobility of patients; Facilitate the elimination processes; Provide basic clinical nursing care: Measure, interpret and record vital signs; Operate all relevant apparatus and equipment; Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures (i.e. administering of intramuscular injections); Preparation of patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures; Effective utilisation of resources: Order stock and equipment in a cost-effective manner; Report loss or damage immediately; Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development: To maintain the code of conduct as required in the Public Service and by the Professional Body; Seek learning opportunities, i.e. in-service training, courses.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Nursing care processes and procedures, Nursing statutes; Nursing Act; Health Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Patient Rights Charter; Batho-Pele principles; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Disciplinary code and procedure; Grievance procedure act;

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication skills; Elementary facilitation skills; Responsiveness; Ability to function as part of a team.