Latest Openings at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual 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    

• Relevant job knowledge

Skills needed:

• Literacy; Numeracy; Presentation; Decision–making; Computer literacy; Interpersonal Skills; Flexibility; Planning and organising; Written and verbal communication.

Remuneration    

• R 228 321 per annum (Salary Level 5)

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to oversee the execution of routine and specialised farming activities.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior certificate/Grade 12 (or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in Pome, Stone, and/or Citrus production or simialr; A valid (Code 8) 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    

• Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of fruit production; Oversee the execution of general routine activities; Oversee the execution of general routine activities in respect of infrastructure; Perform all administrative and related functions
• The following will be advantageous: Proven working knowledge of all fruit crops produced in the Western Cape; Working knowledge of alternative crops produced in the western Cape. 

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Pruning methods; Tractor driving and spraying with a spray car; Basic computer literacy; Forklift driving; Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to monitor and control abattoirs in the Western Cape Province to ensure compliance with the Meat Safety Act, (Act No. 40 of 2000). The successful incumbent must be prepared to work after hours if required. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher) qualification in Environmental Health
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in an abattoir environment
• A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Practical experience of meat safety risk management and export controls; Practical knowledge of hygiene management systems and food safety risk assessment applicable to food processing establishments, including abattoirs; Working knowledge of the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act no. 40 of 2000) and Regulations. A valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa is recommended. 

Competencies    

• Good administrative skills and knowledge of administrative procedures; Sound organisational and planning skills; Computer literacy; A sense of responsibility; Good interpersonal / communication skills. 

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide an administrative support service to the Branch: Executive Support.
• These services are as follows: Government Motor Transport vehicle bookings support as well as GG and transport services for the Branch.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Booking vehicles on request; Processing and administering applications for the use of vehicles; Daily vehicles inspections for the CBD fleet and management of regional; Vehicle Inspections; Administering traffic violations; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Competencies    

• A 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; Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage the successful planning, execution, monitoring of projects within the Information and Technology (IT) training environment in accordance with approved project methodologies within Western Cape Government (WCG).

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Project Management, Information Technology or Training/Human Resource Development (HRD)
• A minimum of 3 years Project Management experience in a training environment
• 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    

• Facilitate project planning and allocation; Manage and coordinate project execution; Monitor, evaluate and report on projects; Oversee financial management for specific projects
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement advocacy and communication; Ensure project-specific governance, compliance, and risk management; Manage a Learning Management System.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Project management methodologies and processes; Procurement and tendering processes
• Financial budget and cashflow processes; Public service systems of governance and administration, procedures and processes
• National, provincial and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• Functioning and policies of the Western Cape Government
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general
• Project Management best practices, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2; Agile)
• Training and learning methodologies.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Financial Management and Audit strategic planning; Risk management and Monitoring and Evaluation; Procurement and supply chain processes; Budgeting, reporting, stakeholder engagement; Facilitation and problem-solving.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage the successful planning, execution, monitoring of projects within the Information and Technology (IT) environment in accordance with approved project methodologies within Western Cape Government (WCG).

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Project Management or Information Technology
• A minimum of 3 years Project Management experience in training projects
• 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    

• Facilitate project planning and allocation; Manage and coordinate project execution; Monitor, evaluate and report on projects; Oversee financial management for specific projects
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication; Ensure project-specific governance, compliance, and risk management; Manage a Learning Management System.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Project management methodologies and processes; Procurement and tendering processes; Financial budget and cashflow processes
• Public service systems of governance and administration, procedures and processes; National, provincial and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government
• Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• Functioning and policies of the Western Cape Government
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general
• Project Management best practices, theory and methodology (PMBOK, Prince 2; Agile); Training and learning methodologies.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Financial Management and Audit strategic planning; Risk management and Monitoring and Evaluation; Procurement and supply chain processes; Budgeting, reporting, stakeholder engagement; Facilitation and problem-solving.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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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 administrative and prosecution services, as well as team work functions to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal and perform an inspectorate function within the Office of the Consumer Protector to ensure coordinated operations are conducted with stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year Bachelors Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the legal field
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a legal and/or regulatory environment.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Administrative and operational services provided to the Western Cape Consumer Affairs Tribunal (WCCAT); Render a prosecution service to WCCAT; Project implementation and administration; Operational plan development and implementation of counterfeit goods operations; The following will be advantageous: Admission as an attorney or Advocate; Working knowledge of legal processes. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Overall understanding of the legal environment related to consumer protection and/or the court process; Labour processes; Financial management including the Public Finance Management Act
• Project management; Public service procedures; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management; ECM (MyContent); Skills needed: Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication (written and verbal); Project Management; Accounting finance and audit; Information technology formal training; Legal administration; Strategic planning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; It will be advatageous 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 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to render technical services and assistance to the Sub-Directorate Road Programme Management, Transport Infrastructure. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Civil engineering) experience
• A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Render technical services in line with qualification; Assist engineers, technologists and associates in the field; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical / engineering operational plan; Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority
• Compile and submit reports as required; Develop, implement and maintain system databases; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters

The following will be advantageous:

• Working knowledge or experience in the condition assessments of surfaced and gravel roads; Efficient skills in report writing and presenting; Willing to travel to sites and work away from home; Efficient computer literacy and good working knowledge of MS Office suite.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Geotechnical and pavement design of roads; Road infrastructure material; Technical support service knowledge in respect of material quality control and management for road and bridge construction
• Legal compliance; As-built and standard specifications; Ability to solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
• Communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal skills; People Management; Planning and organising; Record keeping; Problem solving; Change management.

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R 391 671 - Grade C: R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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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 departmental movable assets.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalant or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years related financial/asset management experience at supervisory/management level. 

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Maintenance of movable assets; Facilitate and manage the safeguarding of assets; Handle disposals of movable assets; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate; People Management; Financial Management. 

Competencies    

Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes
• Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems
• 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 African public sector
• Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Pollicies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Performance management in general.

Skills in the following:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis. 

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a qualified individual to coordinate, review and undertake the implementation of financial accounting systems and procedures in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies and procedures. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Financial Accounting or related
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in a financial accounting or similar environment.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Collection and recording of revenue; Reporting; Clearance of balances in the assets and liabilities accounts; Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service; It will be advantageous to have experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting environment.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System).

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project management; Accounting, finance and audit.

Remuneration    

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

Closing Date    

• 2025/11/10