Latest Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render administrative support services.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• None.

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; Literacy; Numeracy; Presentation; Decision –making; Computer literacy; Interpersonal; Flexibility; Planning and organising.

Remuneration    

• R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 render financial accounting services

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a financial accounting environment

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide bookkeeping and financial accounting services; Provide effective and efficient expenditure and creditor payment services; Execute creditor control services; Develop, maintain and manage the supplier database; Implement tools for monitoring and reporting on creditor performance; Supervisory functions.

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge in the following: Public Finance Management ACT (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), Provincial Treasury Instructions (PTI), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), departmental instructions and delegations; other financial policies, prescripts, directives Knowledge of the Basic Accounting System (BAS) and Logistical Information System (LOGIS); Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.
• Skills needed: Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy in MS Excel and MS Word; Analytical thinking;
• Written and verbal communication; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving.

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• 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 minimum of 3 years experience in rendering a support service to management/ senior 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    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services and perform the duties of the Admin Support officer in their absence; Provide support to manager regarding meetings; Support the manager with administration of the manager’s budget; Studies that 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; Basic knowledge on financial administration; Procurement processes.
• Skills in the following: Advanced computer literacy; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage all aspects of the sub-programme for management and implementation of capital and maintenance health infrastructure projects for a defined region set in line with the Western Cape Government values. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3-years post-qualification architectural experience
• Compulsorly registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage professional project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or package of projectt
• Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation
• Identify and extract data and information to assist client departments with the drafting of their user asset management plan
• Research and study literature to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional Councils, Boards and organisations
• Assisting technical staff to achieve the pre-determined performance; indicators and service delivery imperatives
• Management of framework, term service and consultant agreements including appointment and payment processes.
• Experience in the following will be advatageous: Contract documentation and administration; Project Management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment. 

Competencies    

Knowledge in the following:

• Act/regulations of Occupation Health and Safety (OHS Act); National Building Regulations; SANS and all relevant built environment legislation
• Programme and project management; Research and planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment.

Skills needed:

• Leadership and organising; Written and verbal communication; Conflict management; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.

Remuneration    

• Grade A R 761 157 (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 in design and execute the architect’s conceptual designs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Architecture (B.Tech) or relevant qualification as recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP)
• A minimum of three years post qualification Senior Architectural Technologist experience
• Compulsory registration with SACAP as a Senior Architectural Technologist
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technological advisory services: Support Architects and associates in site surveying, preparing measured drawings of existing buildings, collecting of practical information relating to the proposed project and prepare presentation drawings and models of the design; Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    

Knowledge and experience in the following:

• Project management; Architectural planning; Research and development; Computer-aided architectural applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Networking; Professional judgement

Skills needed:

• Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R 429 930– R 462 084 per annum
• Grade B: R 486 543 – R 522 741 per annum
• Grade C: R 556 080 – R 654 252 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably competent individual to render financial support service within the department. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent) with Accounting and/or mathematics as a passed subject.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render financial accounting transactions; Perform bookkeeping support services; Perform expenditure administration and support services; Perform administration and support services.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; Public service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury regulations (PFMA, DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial manual); Basic financial operating systems.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Aptitude for figures; Ability to perform routine tasks.

Remuneration    

• R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 administrative support in order to maintain and report on the Provincial Immovable Asset Register and to undertake vesting and other ownership matters.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) related to the Property Sector, Public administration, Business Management or Accounting
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in working with an Asset (Property) Register, Property Data and Property ownership matters.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• To provide administrative support in order to collect, maintain, analyse, process and report on all data on the Provincial Property Register (IAR)
• To undertake the vesting of ownership of properties in the name of Provincial Government of the Western Cape
• Keep record of all property ownership related information
• To provide administrative support and verification of data on the system to ensure accurate and complete information
• To provide administrative support related to compilation User Asset Management Plan (UAMP) and Custodian Asset Management Plan (CAMP).
• It will be advatageous to have experience with Asset Register, Public administration, Business Management or Accounting. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the Government IAM Act; Municipal valuation rolls; Conveyancing procedures; Understanding restrictive conditions and clauses; Capabilities in the following: read and interpret SG Diagrams and read and interpret Title deeds.
• Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in Ms office package (Word, Excel) and ability to work independently and as part of a team. It will be advantageous to have 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.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 expert electrical engineering services for the Directorate Programme/ Project Infrastructure Delivery: General within Chief Directorate: General Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Electrical Engineering Degree [B Eng/BSc (Eng)] or relevant qualification
• Three years post qualification engineering experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• A valid Code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Planning for success (Initiative, planning and execution); Serving proudly together (Communications, management of human resources and quality of work)
• Financial sustainability and accountability (Acceptance of responsibility and management of financial resources)
• Knowledge management for effective service delivery (Technical skills).

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Contract documentation and administration
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and regulations
• National Building Regulations and all relevant built environment legislation
• Decision-making and team leadership; Financial Management
• Programme and Project Management
• Built environment experience especially regarding electrical engineering design and analysis in the construction of office and general buildings and facilities
• Computer-aided design of buildings and services
• Design of different electrical systems
• Knowledge of access control and CCTV Camera systems
• Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office/Projects/Revit/ AutoCAD, Communication (written and verbal) skills
• People Management skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Leadership, communication, organising skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Conflict management
• Able to work in a team. 

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum
• Grade B: R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum
• Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 conduct and supervise internal audits at engagement level in compliance with the approved internal audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) majoring in Accounting and Auditing
• Completion of the General Internal Auditing (including IAT learnership – (three years)) learnership from the IIA plus 2 year internal audit experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform engagement planning to acquire an understanding of the audit area and to determine the audit focus
• Document comprehensive and accurate systems description using relevant tools to gain a better understanding of the process and perform walk-through to confirm the process is implemented as documented
• Develop adequately motivated engagement objectives, based on the correct analysis of the control objectives, cognisant of the risk demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of how risks ought to be mitigated
• Compile an Audit Planning Memorandum extracting information from the relevant steps of the engagement planning phase
• Capture the risks, engagement objectives and key controls ensuring logical flow of the Engagement Work Programme (EWP) and assist with the control adequacy assessment and evaluation
• Execute all audit procedures as per the engagement program ensuring that audit working papers are complete and accurate accompanied by useful, relevant, sufficient, and reliable evidence delivered and coaching noted are signed off
• Draft audit findings ensuring the elements of audit findings are appropriately aligned and distribute draft report to management
• It will be advantageous to be studying towards or having professional certification.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of of the following: International Standards and Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards); The flow of the audit process and its link to strategic planning; Monitoring processes in place to deliver qualitative results on the plan.
• Skills needed: Information Gathering; Client Focus; Analytical Thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• To conduct research, analysis, and implementation of provincial policies and strategies. To assist in the management and coordination of the provincial planning process.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Conduct research; Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies;
• Render communication and stakeholder management services; Manage strategic partnerships;
• Coordinate and manage the assessment of the planning processes related to annual performance plans and strategic plans and Coordinate and manage processes related to policy and regulatory development;
• It will be advantageous to have an Honours Degree in public policy, public administration, development studies, safety, violence prevention or any other related discipline;
• 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.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Latest advances in public management theory and practice
• Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Policies of the government of the day; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector
• Inter-governmental and international relations
• Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovative methodologies; Provincial strategy – PSP and Recovery Plan.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language Skills, Project Management, Economic and financial analysis; Able to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation; Networking and network formation skills
• Critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy and strategy; Monitoring evaluation and reporting; Strong inter-personal, communication, and relationship management skills
• Research skills; Presentation skills; Verbal and written communication skills, including social media skills
• Planning, organising and people management skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in applications
• Team building and strong interpersonal skills.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to operationalise Governance Internal Control services to the Western Cape Mobility Department.
• 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 B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an internal control and governance working environment
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• External Audit Process by AGSA; Ensure proper governance services; Render proper assurance services; Managerial functions.

Competencies    

Knowledge an understanding of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Rendering of proper governance services; External audit processes by AGSA; Rendering of proper assurance services; Policy development and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Policies of the government of the day; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Finance Management; Conflict Management; Risk Management; Planning; Organising; Monitoring and Evaluation; Decision-making; Problem-solving; Reports Writing; Investigations; Interpretation; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to iimplement operational procedures, processes and ensure operational productivity.
• Ensure effective and efficient administration to appoint and compensate employees.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Supervise and undertake the more complex implementation and maintenance of people management administration practices regarding the following: Render all administrative service related to appointments and payroll matters i.e. appointment nominated candidates on PERSAL, Appointment and Payments of temporary workers and promotions, Transfers within or into the WCG, secondments and acting appointments, Verification of qualification; Administer performance of subordinates; Prepare reports on people management administrative statistics
• Provide people management practices with advisory service relating to appointments and compensation; Handle people management administrative related enquiries
• Perform supervisory tasks: Motivate, train and guide staff; Manages the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff; Monitor information capacity building
• Promote sound Labour relations; Maintain discipline Allocate duties to personnel, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards; Determine workflow requirements; Administer requests for Acting with Remuneration in accordance with Acting policy.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; Registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer; PERSAL systems.

Skills needed:

• Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written, verbal and presentation); Strong leadership; Planning and organizing; Ability to Analyse, conceptualize and implement policies and procedures; Conflict resolutions; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Problem solving; Innovative; Self-motivated; Assertive.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20