Jobs Available at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist in the coordination of departmental operational service delivery obligations as required by the CSC Service Level Agreement.
• The successful candidate will be required to travel away from Head Office from time to time. This may necessitate travel between Elsenburg, Cape Town and/or department district offices in the province. Remote working is not a possibility.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in the coordination of the appointment of members of prescribed departmental committees, the nomination of statutory appointments, as well as the nomination of departmental representatives to transversal forums
• Assist in the provision of logistical arrangements for prescribed departmental committees; Distribute general CSC communications/information as required and keep record of incoming CSC-correspondence
• Assist in the collation of consolidated departmental input/reports to the CSC as required
• Perform basic statistical analysis
• Perform basic calculations pertaining to salaries and pensions
• Keep record of outgoing CSC-correspondence; Assist in the facilitation of follow-up actions with the CSC as required
• Provide procedural and policy advice to departmental staff pertaining to the functions of the CSC; Function as supervisor.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• The business and organisational structure of the Department; Departmental operational management systems and procedures; Corporate governance requirements, with particular reference to prescribed plans and committees (in as far as they relate to the work of the CSC); Provincial policies, service level agreement and service schedules in terms of which the working relationship with the CSC is managed; Business of the CSC; Human resources management systems.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy (E-mail, internet, MS Office); Communication skills(written and verbal); Basic research; Conceptual, interpretative and formulation skills; Analytical thinking; Basic statistical and numeracy skills; Networking; Interpersonal skills; Planning and organizing; Problem solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; A valid code B driving licence.

Remuneration

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render operational support actions regarding the implementation of good and efficient institutional.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year post school qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration / Business Administration / Human Resource or Organisational Development; A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate and facilitate inputs/comments on National and Provincial imperatives and strategic documentation; Coordinate behavioural and service delivery improvement projects and processes; Facilitate HR Planning and other specific HR strategic and priority projects; Ethics Compliance Management.

The following will be advantageous:

• Ability to do research, to analyse and drafting policies, plans, submissions and comments on documents of a transversal nature; Ability to draft standard operating procedures and service standards; as well as service delivery improvement plans and documents e.g. the Departmental Service Delivery Charter and annual Citizens Report. Knowledge of Ethics in the Public Service.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Public Service Regulatory Framework including the Public Service Act and Regulations; BATHO PELE and other Transformational Frameworks and Guidelines relating to the tasks mentioned in the Key Performance Areas; Departmental mandates and its alignment to Provincial and National Outcomes and Objectives; Ethics Promotion and Compliance management; Public Finance Management Act; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Analytical and lateral thinking abilities; Communication (written and verbal) skills.

Remuneration

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to render an administrative support and a helpdesk function in line with generic office equipment services with regards to the following: VOIP telecommunication system, official cellphones, photocopiers and other labour-saving devices, provide Supply Chain clerical support services for the sub-directorate.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant 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

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage all aspects of the VOIP/landline telecommunication system; Manage all aspects of official cell phones; Manage all aspects of photocopiers and other labour-saving devices; Supervise and render general clerical services related to the listed functions; Supervise and provide Supply Chain clerical support services for the sub-directorate; Supervise and provide personnel administration clerical support services within the sub-directorate; Supervise and provide financial administration support services in the sub-directorate Perform Human Resource Management function.

The following will be advantageous:

• Supervision of human resources/staff; Budget monitoring and control experience.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Clerical duties; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Legal compliance.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and internet proficiency; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Strong leadership abilities and assertiveness; Technical report writing skills; Supervisory and management skills; Decision-making, problem-solving and analysis skills; Planning and organising skills; Presentation skills; Financial management skills; Basic negotiation skills; Ability to adapt to the working requirements and environment; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Government is seeking to acquire the services of a creative and innovative individual to create an enabling and competitive environment in the services’ industry to stimulate growth opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics or Financial Management or Investment Finance recognised by SAQA
• 5 years’ middle/senior management experience
• 5 years’ working in a services sector environment or programme

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute to the development of and support services sector strategies, policies and the implementation thereof.
• Build and maintain networks with key industry stakeholders and ensure horizontal and vertical alignment within the services sector.
• Develop, support and implement the promotion of the sector leading to trade and investment opportunities and destination marketing.
• Identify sector specific blockages and participate in the unlocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Oversee, co-develop and support programmes to improve sector competitiveness.
• Management of the Directorate People and Financial resources

Competencies

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Project and Programme Management
• Change Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1 266 714.00 per annum (Level 13).

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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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 render asset management services.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year asset management and administrative experience.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct the asset register maintenance safeguarding of assets and asset verification; Execute administration and governance on the disposal of assets; Render a secretariat service; Preform human resources management; Provide implementation of the Asset Management Framework.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: PFMA; Supply Chain Management; Procurement Prescripts; LOGIS system; Skills needed: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Problem Solving; Analytical; Organising and Planning; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Government is looking for an individual with a public relations and strategic communication background who is able to develop and manage, end-to-end, the execution of a comprehensive, issue-based and strategically-aligned communication strategy across all media forms, including through media campaigns, that grows awareness of the provincial government’s policies, programmes and work, amongst citizens.
• The role is also responsible for giving support and strategic guidance to media professionals across the organisation to ensure that on-theme, high quality communication outputs and outcomes are achieved, within the time and resource envelope.
• For this reason, the person must have a thorough understanding of the media- and Public Relations landscape, all media channels and how to interface professionally and meaningfully with ad agencies. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate may be appointed into this post.

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

Line Management:

• Ensure that strategic management, guidance and advice is provided in respect of the facilitation of ongoing strategic communication between the provincial government and its stakeholders, including communication between provincial departments.
• Direct the execution of the WCG corporate communication strategy (external corporate brand building and internal corporate communication) to grow and enhance its brand.
• Ensure the alignment of departmental communication strategies with the corporate communication strategy.
• Direct a Provincial Government Communicator's Forum to facilitate the communication of transversally consistent messages.
• Direct the continuous assessment of the WCG communications environment and advise on appropriate strategic provincial responses.
• Translate the vision statement of the WCG into a practical communications strategy and plan across all departments, working with communicators.
• Grow the WCG as a trusted community resource for information on government services.
• Play a strong role in working with and ensuring agencies are able to deliver excellent communication service.

Strategic Management (including change management):

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report to the Chief of Staff on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.

People Management and Empowerment:

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards.

Competencies

Knowledge:

• Proven knowledge of communication, media management, public relations, public participation and public education.
• Proven knowledge of communication strategy development, policy development, strategy management and monitoring and review processes.
• Proven knowledge of standard and advanced communication channels.
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the latest trends in the communication industry.
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.

Skills:

• Strong interpretive, analytical and conceptualisation skills.
• Strong strategic planning and superlative verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong inter-personal and relationship management skills.
• Planning, organising and people management skills.
• The ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment.
• Numeracy and accuracy skills.
• Computer literacy skills.

Remuneration

• R 1, 266 714.00 per annum, Salary Level 13.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking adynamic and innovative senior manager to promote and support catalytic opportunities, logistics and economic development infrastructure projects.

Minimum Requirements

• A NQF 7 qualification in Economics or Built Environment or Development Studies, as recognised by SAQA;
• 5 years senior management experience

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

• Strategically & programmatically drive, develop, implement, maintain and monitor key catalytic infrastructure interventions & its sub-projects in order to positively transform the economy’s competitiveness & improve job creation;
• Strategic management of the programme;
• People and financial management of the programme resources

Competencies

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Project and Programme Management
• Change Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1 494 900.00 per annum (Salary level 14).

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation through entrepreneurship, enterprise development and innovation.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics or related field; A minimum of 3 years experience in enterprise development and administration or similar environment.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Support the development of initiatives to enable small business access to non-financial and financial support; Support the implementation of initiatives to provide market access opportunities
• Support the implementation of initiatives to enhance entrepreneurship (social and business) ; Support the development of initiatives to improve the enable environment for business through government interaction
• Support the development of initiatives to identity gaps and /or blockages for service delivery improvement and refer to the relevant components
• Facilitate building and strengthening partnerships to provide small businesses with business development services( e.g.: leveraging of funding and supplier development).
• This will be advantageous: A postgraduate qualification.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Understanding of business analysis and financial interpretation as a tool for SMME development; Government processes and procedures; Finance products and incentives in both the public and private
• Experience in project management
• Skills needed: Computer Literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem solving; Network and building bonds; Impact and influence
• A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29