Jobs Available at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to present practical and theoretical classes/courses to students and other role players in agriculture. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year BSc degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Agriculture Economics or Agribususiness; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Agricultural Business 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    

• AgriSETA Assessor and Moderation accreditation; Working knowledge and experience in training in Plant and Animal production. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses; Renewal and development of course material and study guides; Assessment of students through compilation of question papers and memorandums for examination; Administrative responsibilities; Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.

Competencies    

• Good knowledge of the subject field and proven knowledge of Agribusiness Economics or Agribusiness management. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Leadership, Planning and Organising; Formal training and presentation.

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Job Purpose    

• Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a competent individual to render administrative support services to the ICT Management Services section.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); 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    

• Relevant administrative support experience in a government motor transport environment, supporting an ICT management services section.

Key Performance Areas    

• ICT goods and services procurement; Compile and maintain governance documents and registers; Prepare monthly and quarterly ICT reports; Serve as secretariat for ICT management services meetings; General administration.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Legislative framework governing the public service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Proficiency in administrative duties, data entry, computer operations and statistics collection; Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate the integration and implementation of strategic initiatives with various business partners and stakeholders in the context of the Growth for Jobs (G4J) economic development strategy.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics or similar; A minimum of 3 years management level experience.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Economic development project delivery; Stakeholder management and Public entities; A valid code B drivers’ license.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate the integration of strategic initiatives in support of the G4J economic development strategy; Manage and facilitate stakeholder relations in the G4J context; Manage the human resources of the Subdirectorate to achieve the predetermined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations; Plan the Subdirectorate’s budget and manage income and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modellin, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources; Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction; Project management; Legislative and regulatory requirements, policies and standards related to economic development; Public management and administration; Political sciences and public policy; Relationship management; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Decision making; Problem analysis; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by promoting and enhancing traffic safety in the Province by developing provincial strategies and impacting on the development and implementation of the national traffic safety strategies and policies. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years experience at a Senior Managerial level; A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate qualification in Public Management/ Alternate Dispute Resolution Qualification/ Law related. Experience on a Senior Management level in Traffic Law Enforcement/ Road Safety Management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Line management will entail the following: To manage an effective Traffic Law Enforcement Service; Provide lifelong quality outcomes-based learning programmes to traffic policing agencies; Ensure integration of all Road Safety interventions and greater voluntary compliance by road users with road rules and regulations; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Actively participate and oversee the Financial Management practices of the chief directorate.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge and working experience of all legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Proven knowledge of the following: Information Systems; Procurement and tendering processes;  Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes;   Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, Regional and Local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Accounting Finance and Audit;  Information Technology; Formal Training; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration; Strategic Planning; Knowledge Management; Collaborative Relationship Building; Business Acumen; Interpersonal;  Presentation; Client Orientation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to a senior manager(s).

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided); A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support service to management/ senior management.

Recommendation    

• Willing to work irregular hours, Working knowledge and proven track record of working on all Microsoft suite applications. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provides a secretarial or receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the manager's budget; Studies the relevant public service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Office Administration; Database Management; Information and Records Management; procurement processes; Financial administration; Functioning, systems and processes of government; General information support systems such as GoFin/BAS and ECM/SharePoint. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Organisational; Client liaison and networking; Report writing; Research; Problem solving; Good telephone etiquette; High level of reliability; Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Good grooming and presentation; Self-management and motivation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to perform business analysis for transversal E-government and ICT programmes/projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A Minimum of 5 years experience in Business analysis and in ICT planning.

Recommendation    

• A valid (code B or higher) driving license; Business analysis certification; Experience in digital transformation planning and implementation.

Key Performance Areas    

• Development, management and reporting on WCG Digital Government Strategy and Digital Transformation Plan and outputs; Development of Departmental IT Plans including capability mapping; Develop, support and maintenance of Applications Portfolio Management Strategy roadmap and inventory; Strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement across all spheres of government, as well as across the sector; Co-ordinate and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved ICT programmes/projects.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Digital government environment; Business Process Re-engineering; Business Systems Analysis; Business mapping and modelling; Enterprise systems development; Functional design and user requirement specifications; Business case development;Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act etc; Skills needed: Computer literacy (working knowledge of the MS Office suite); Written and verbal communication; Analytical and problem-solving; Strategic thinking and planning; Presentation and workshop facilitation; Negotiation and conflict management; Project management.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and conduct forensic investigations. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the field of Forensics/ Commerce/ Law/ Auditing; A minimum of 6 years functional (forensic investigations) experience or a minimum of 3 years management experience in conducting forensic investigations in a forensic services/ commercial crime environment; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• Experience in forensic investigations within the public sector; Qualification of B.Com/Honours in Forensic Accountancy; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioner (CFP).

Key Performance Areas    

• Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Conduct investigation by means of thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Project managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on priority and quality assurance at all stages of the investigation. Manage the team of investigators, providing clear guidance to and mentoring of team; Drafting and/or reviewing of factual reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and subsequent follow-up of recommendations made; Testify in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Perform fraud prevention and detection functions; Develop and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: National, provincial and departmental legislation, policies and procedures; PFMA; Skills needed:Communication (written and verbal); Well developed; Well developed analysing, problem-solving and fact-finding; Proven computer literacy ; Good interviewing skills and ability to take statements during investigations; The ability to develop and maintain networks; Factual and legal analysis skills/abilities; Planning, organizing and people management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier has an opportunity for a legally qualified person, preferably with legislative drafting experience, to be part of a dynamic team who are responsible for the legislative drafting needs of the Western Cape Government (Provincial Executive and all the provincial departments). 

Minimum Requirements

• LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney;
• LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience;
• LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in a legal advisory capacity; General experience in parliamentary processes; Proven experience in research methods and computer literacy.

Key Performance Areas    

• Researching, formulating, drafting and editing legislation; Providing legal technical comments on draft legislation; Providing legal advice (including formal written opinions) on substantive legal issues; and scrutinising, drafting and editing legal documents, memoranda, submissions and legal technical correspondence.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Constitutional and Administrative Law, public sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes and relevant legislation and case law. Excellent legal writing and legislative drafting skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English; well-developed innovative problem-solving and analytical skills; sound organising and planning skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer consumer complaints and facilitate the mediation and/or conciliation of consumer complaints.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years  administrative experience and alternative dispute resolution experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide administration of consumer complaints; Conduct mediation and/or conciliation of consumer complaints; Develop partnerships and facilitate stakeholder engagement; Conduct exploration of consumer complaints developments.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Dynamics within the Western Cape Province; Consumer Protection & Education sector, including policies, dominant issues, role-players and service providers; Provincial and national legislation within the regulatory environment; Provincial and national policies and strategies to address consumer challenges; Alternative dispute resolution process; Understanding of the synergy between Office of the Consumer Protector, Strategic Partners and Industry bodies in the environment of consumer protection; Software programmes; Skills needed: Numeracy; Proven Computer Literacy; Negotiation; Analytical; Communication skills (vernal and written); Interpersonal; Conflict resolution; Administration.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and co-ordinate the management of all provincial E-government and ICT programmes and projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Project Management; Business Administration or Information Technology or relevant field; A minimum of 3 years  experience in ICT environment.

Recommendation    

• A valid (code B or higher) driving license; Project Management Certificate.

Key Performance Areas    

• Portfolio Management: Oversee the programmes and projects, ensuring that all projects align with the organisation's strategic goals, deliver the intended value and benefits; Portfolio Governance: Establish and maintain portfolio and project management standards, methodologies, and best practices; Resource Management: Optimise the allocation of resources across portfolio to maximise efficiency and effectiveness;Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle; Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate portfolio and / or project risks. Develop contingency plans and ensure that risk management practices are integrated into project planning and execution; Performance Monitoring: Track and report on portfolio performance metrics. Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed; Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lessons learned and best practices. Encourage innovation and the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance project delivery.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Portfolio, programme and project management best practice, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2); Enterprise ICT programmes/projects; Supply Chain Management; Budgeting and Cash Flow; Human Resource Management practices; Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act etc; Financial and administrative management; Budgetary procedures and control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Research and technical writing; Innovative problem solving; Analytical capability; Strategic thinking and planning; Project management; Presentation; Conflict resolution.