Latest Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Engineer to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 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    

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Develop cost effective solutions according to standards
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to Social Workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the Social Worker. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
• Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker
• A valid code B driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes; Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form
• Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services
• South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work
• Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills; Problem solving and analytical skills; Client orientation and customer focus skills.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 192 972 - Grade 3: R 339 438 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) 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.

Recommendation    

• None.

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 effectivel; It will be advantageous to have a mental health qualification(advanced psychiatry).

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; Proven computer literacy; Report writing; Facilitation; Co-ordination-, liaison- and networking; Problem solving; Information- and knowledge management; Planning and organising.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R476 367 - R559 548 per annum; Grade 2: R583 989 – R723 954 per annum (OSD as prescribed)

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent Social Auxiliary Workers to provide assistance and support to social workers with the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being under the guidance and supervision of the social worker.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 1: Grade 10 plus completion of the learnership to allow registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as Social Auxiliary Worker
• Registration with the SACSSP as Social Auxiliary Worker
• A valid code B driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide assistance and support to social workers with the rendering of a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant departmental programmes
• Assist social workers to attend to any other matters that could result in, or stem from, social instability in any form; Continuous professional development; Perform administrative support functions in support of social workers as required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and basic understanding of the following: Human behaviour, relationship system and social issues; South African Social Welfare context the policy and practice of developmental social welfare services; South African judicial system and the legislation governing and impacting of social auxiliary work; Basic knowledge of financial matters related to social auxiliary work.
• Skills needed: Good communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy; Information and Knowledge Management (Keep precise records and compile accurate reports); Organising and planning; Presentation and facilitation; Report writing; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration    

• Grade 1: R 192 972 – R 218 409 per annum; Grade 2: R 227 292 – R 259 368 per annum; Grade 3: R 270 009- R 339 438 per annum (as prescribed by OSD).

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide efficient and effective supply chain management within the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide an efficient and effective Bid administration support; Provide efficient and effective Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS) support; Render contract management support; Render logistical support. 

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Supply chain management duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Work procedures in terms of the working environment; Public Service financial legislations, processes and procedures, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions; Basic operating systems such as LOGIS, EPS or similar systems.
• Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Accuracy; Planning and organising; Numeracy skills; Problem Solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Remuneration    

• R 228 321– R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)

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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 an administrative support service to the Chief Director.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering administrative support services; Ensure and advise on the effective flow of information, documents and communications to and from the office of the senior manager; Draft, collect and compile documents as required
• Provide support to the senior manager with the administration of the budget; Process payments and other claims; Collect, analyse and collate information and compile reports; Analyse the relevant public service and departmental prescripts, policirs, procedures, delegations and other documents
• Remain up to date with these to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project management systems; Information management; BAS or similar system; eWorks or similar system; MyContent or similar system.
• Skills needed: Proven computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Organising; Planning; Report writing; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Remuneration    

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

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate the design and implementation of Provincial climate change response programme including the revision of the Western Cape climate change strategy. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Social, Natural, Physical, Environmental Sciences or relevant Engineering qualification
• A minimum of 6 years relevant post-qualification 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    

• Contribute to the review and update of the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and Implementation Plan and monitor, assess, drive and report on climate change response implementation in the Western Cape
• Guide, coordinate and position adaptation response actions through mainstreaming the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and implementation plan across provincial sectors and into local provincial level initiatives, policies, strategies and plans where applicable as well as associated monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Develop, drive and support the implementation of a climate change adaptation pathway for the province that is aligned with the Western Cape Climate Change Response Strategy and that is pro-poor, inclusive and just
• Conduct research as required such as climate change adaptation strategies, risk and vulnerability assessments, monitoring and evaluation, climate budget tagging, etc; Undertake presentations, capacity building sessions and workshops on climate change to local government, business, civil society and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and participate in international climate change adaptation platforms and compile adaptation focused climate change funding applications, particularly large international funding opportunities; Project, Human Resources and Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: The development and/or the implementation of climate change adaptation related policies, legislation, strategies, action plans, guidelines and environmental norms and standards
• Mainstreaming and capacity building climate change programmes across multiple sectors; Development and rollout of financing and funding models.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

• Grade A - R 612 480 per annum (OSD as prescribed). 

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to improve budget planning and implementation of municipalities to facilitate improved responsiveness of its budgets to socio economic realities.

Minimum Requirements    

• Honours Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Economics, Finance, Business or Public Administration or Public Policy
• A minimum of 6 years experience in research in the relevant fields
• 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    

• Coordinate and manage the Local Government Budget Assessment processes with other key stakeholder department to improve the conformance, responsiveness, credibility and sustainability of municipal budgets
• Assess, advise and monitor municipal Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plans (SDBIP’s) in line with national guidelines, municipal quarterly, mid-year and annual non-financial information/ performance reports and provide feedback to municipalities
• Conduct and publish economic and socio-economic analysis through the Municipal Economic Review and Outlook (MERO) publication and Socio-economic Profiles for Local Government (SEP-LG) to inform municipal budget policies and the budget allocation process
• Collaborate with other Provincial Departments; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; Financial Management; People Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge in the following: Micro/macro-economic theory and interpretation and economic analysis of key data sets; Municipal Finance Management Act, other relevant legislation and policies applicable to local government 
• Ability to understand and communicate findings from rigorous quantitative research; Written and verbal communication skills; Research, analytics, writing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has anopportunity for a competent individual to perform and/or supervise technical design, production, operation and maintenance services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Sheet Metal or Fabrication
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as an Artisan
• A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Design: Produce designs according to client specification and within limits of production capability; Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognised standards, Quality assurance of produced objects
• Maintenance: Inspect equipment and/or facilities for technical faults; repair equipment and facilities according to standards; Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications; service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule
• Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities; Perform administrative related functions: Compile and submit reports; update register of maintained and repaired faults
• Obtain quotations and purchase (order) required equipment and materials; provide inputs to the operational plan; Maintain expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• The following will have advantageous: Work experience in a Sign manufacturing environment, or other steel manufacturing related environment; Understanding of production and optimisation of a production line will be beneficial.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis and Legal Compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Computer-aided technical applications; Production, process knowledge and skills; Problem solving and analysis
• Skills needed: Decision making; Teamwork; Analytical skills; Creativity; Selfmanagement; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Communication (Written and verbal).

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (OSD as prescribed.)

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist the community in the Western Cape to identify and communicate their needs to government at national, provincial and local government level to bring government closer to the people of the Western Cape. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• Proof of voluntary work. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures
• Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required
• Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services; The following will be advantageous: Community Development Learnership Certificate.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery
• The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. 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 269 499 -  R 317 463 per annum (Salary level 6)

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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 research, analysis and implementation of provincial policies and strategies. Provide high level advice and guidance to departments with strategic implementation of policies and programmes. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate post graduate qualification in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, Planning, Built environment or related field
• A minimum of 6 years experience within a research environment and/or a policy development environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Research and analyse the provincial policy environment; Identify critical areas for provincial government intervention; Develop multi-functional policy and strategic responses
• Initiate the development of appropriate, integrated, and multi-disciplinary government programmes (cluster-based and transversal to clusters); Support strategic provincial structures with appropriate policy formulation and decision-making methodology and support systems; Provide strategic support to the policy agenda of key strategic public and private partners
• Supervision of operational planning and work organisation of the unit; Manage staff of the unit; Financial management of the unit; 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.

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
• Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovative methodologies; Modern systems of governance and administration; 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; National, provincial and strategies – NDP, MTDP, PSP, IDPs.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skills (written and vertbal); Strong conceptual and formulation; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to ability to display leadership in complex applications; Strong written and verbal communication
• Team building and strong inter-personal; Outstanding planning, organising and people management; Excellent presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills at senior management level; Strong project management skills and must be detail orientated; The ability to lead and direct teams of professionals and service providers.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R1 059 105 per annum (Salary level 12)

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to oversee the effective management of the asset management environment in compliance with the PFMA.
• The role includes overseeing three key aspects of the asset lifecycle and reporting. This includes Acquisitions, Maintenance of the department’s asset register, Disposal and Financial Statement reporting. The role also entails managing staff, ensuring daily operational efficiency within the unit and maintaining governance in the environment.
• The successful incumbent must be willing to travel to various sites across the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Finance, B.Comm or Internal Auditing
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the asset management environment, warehouse management, inventory management or financial management
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to plan and execute inspections for new and maintenance work on project sites and ensure that works are being done in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation at Education Facilities in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements    

• A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the mechanical environment; or Registration as a Mechanical Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitable and competent individual to ensure standardisation of fire operations, command and control of fire fighting and operational planning for risks identified by workgroups. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Fire Technology or Disaster Management
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experienc
• 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.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who performs tasks relating to Internal Control: Assurance Services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in an internal control,  governance or audit environment.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Engineer to provide professional engineering support and oversight in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable municipal infrastructure projects.
• This includes technical guidance, quality assurance, and the facilitation of infrastructure delivery aligned with sector norms and applicable legislation. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc (Eng)) or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering
• Three years post-qualification experience in civil or municipal engineering
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer
• A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.