Latest Recruitment at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to render an integrated administrative support service. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Post school qualification (1-2 years) in Knowledge Management or Data Management; A minimum of 3 year relevant experience.

Recommendation    

• 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render line administrative support services; Co-ordinate reporting activities and maintain the relevant systems
• Provide knowledge management, enterprise content management (ECM) and procurement support; Assist with the administration of the user asset management plan, business continuity plan and security services.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant software packages; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and data management
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Skills needed: Numeracy and literacy; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication
• Project management; Accounting finance and audit; Information technology; Economic and financial analysis; Legal administration.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to assist with the coordination of transversal departmental strategic processes and reporting. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a strategic and operational support environment.

Recommendation    

• Proven experience in the coordination and assessment of strategic documents (including Annual Reports and Annual Performance Plans) and coordinating and reporting on strategic matters within a national or provincial government department.

Key Performance Areas    

• Coordinate departmental strategic processes including Annual Performance Plan, Annual Report, Strategic Plan (Mid-term review) and Annual Operational Plan
• Facilitate the Department’s reporting on strategic matters by project managing the process and all strategic reporting and activities as they relate to all interactions with the National Departments, Department of the Premier, Provincial Treasury and the Office of the Auditor General
• Facilitate strategic support to the Department through the management and reporting of cross-cutting issues relating to departmental strategic responsibilities, including Service Delivery Improvement, Human Rights Mainstreaming and Values-driven Change Management; Raise awareness on POPIA, PAIA and Ethics.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the implementation and reporting on the following: Provincial and national government strategic planning strategies and frameworks
• Policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in applicable areas, including Human Rights Mainstreaming, POPIA and PAIA; Strategic management processes, including Ethics, Values-driven Change Management and Service Delivery Improvement Planning
• Public Finance Management Act; Basic Knowledge of Economics; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Planning and organising; Facilitation/coordination
• Problem solving; Communication (written, verbal, presentation, report writing); Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Policy analysis.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a self-motivated and competent individuals to render an effective support service.This post is based in Goodwood.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation    

•  Relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component
• Provide personnel administration clerical support; Provide financial administration support services.

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: Clerical duties and capturing; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy
• Planning and organisation; Communication (written and verbal); Flexibility and Team work.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to promote sound financial reporting. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Monitoring and compiling of financial reporting; Overall assessment and compilation of the Interim and Annual financial statements
• Conduct appropriate system maintenance and monitoring and perform month/year-end closure in compliance with the guidelines issued by National and Provincial Treasury; Managing the pre-audit process
• Management of staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act;The Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions
• Transversal public sector accounting systems.
• Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email)
• Written and verbal communication; People Management; Research; Presentation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, collate and maintain all business information at regional level. This post is based at rhe Eden Karoo Regional Office.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent) or higher; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation    

• None

Key Performance Areas    

• Collate all data for the region; Maintain management information systems at the region; Report on region information; Support regional planning and management processes; Liaise with internal/external stakeholders.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Department of Social Development systems
• Policy development; Project coordination;
• Departmental policies and procedures; Communication strategy and procedures; Interpretation of prescripts
• Skills needed: Report writing; Communication (written and verbal); Organising and planning; Proven computer literacy; Numerical
• Innovative; Analytical thinking.

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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. This post is based in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 6 months experience in community development or similar environment; It is required that applicants are currently residing in Worcester.

Recommendation    

• Community Development Learnership Certificate; 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.

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.

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.

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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 manage the development, construction and implementation of business and technology solutions with regard to software applications and systems and manage staff and contractors who are responsible for the development, construction and implementation business and technology solutions. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree/ equivalent or higher); A minimum of 5 years management level experience in an ICT environment; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: full System Development Life Cycle of Enterprise scale applications
• Managing developer team(s)
• Systems Analysis at the management level; Contract Management of software development services in the ICT sector
• A valid Code 08 driver's license
• A willingness to travel and work outside of normal hours according to service delivery needs.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage a team of professionals and service providers that are necessary to perform and deliver services in accordance with the approved requirements and prioritised needs relating to systems and applications planning, development, implementation and maintenance
• Provide inputs into the development and planning of provincial ICT policy and strategy relating to systems and applications
• Develop, co-ordinate and manage departmental systems and applications policy, strategy, architectures, standards and processes
• Manages functional, applications training and support (FATS)
• Manages project office, project managers and project processes
•  Provide inputs into the budget and fiscal process
• Member of the component’s management team.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public sector and its operations
• Fundamental principles of Enterprise Software Development and Maintenance
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Report writing
• Planning and organising; Conflict management; People Management; Strategic Planning
• Budget Management. Ability to lead and motivate people. Self-motivated and disciplined.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cap Government has opportunities for two (2) competent individuals to render a supply chain management (SCM) service. These posts are based in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience/exposure
• A valid code B (manual) or higher driving license.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Render demand and acquisition support: Open bids in such a manner that bidding documents are not compromised and capture all bids received in the bid register
• Scheduling tenders and checking compliance with tender conditions
• Ensuring returnable schedules are submitted
• Extension of tender validity process; Capture relevant form of bidding activities accurately
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory; regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of assigned projects and goals
• Compile and maintain records; Provide logistical support. 

Competencies    

• Good understanding of the following: SCM legislation
• General conditions of contracts; Policies and regulations in SCM; Frameworks
• Standards; Guidelines; Transversal contracts,, NTR 8.2.3, NTR 15.10.1.2, NTR 16.17.1, NTR 17.2
• Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); Written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal; Listening; Record keeping; Problem solving; Basic numeracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker; Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work)
• Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form
• Supervise and support social auxiliary workers; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields
• Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards); Supervision framework for Social Workers
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Social Work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Social dynamics, work values and principles
• Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
• The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
• Proven computer literacy; Report writing skills; Self-Management skills; Good planning and organisational skills; Presentation and facilitation skills
• Client orientation and customer focus; Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support the agricultural and agribusiness sector by rendering services. This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Food Science courses as part of your tertiary qualification
• Experience in agricultural value chain(s); Working knowledge of the following
• Agricultural marketing environment; Agricultural value chain/s;
• Agro-processing sector

Key Performance Areas    

• Perform market research with key emphasis on agricultural products, markets and value chains based on the department strategic/operational plan
• Produce agricultural market information reports and other related systems/databases
• Communicate with industry role players and represent the Western Cape on various platforms
• Respond timely to enquiries relating to agricultural market information; Perform administrative and related functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to value addition
• Understanding niche markets and value adding for agricultural products; Proven computer literacy
• Excellent networking, report writing and presentation skills; Ability to communicate technical information accurately
•  Written and verbal communication skills.

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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 perform, supervise and review the implementation of financial, management accounting and supply chain management (SCM) systems and procedures in line with the relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and departmental policies. This post is based in Goodwood.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent) or higher in Finance 
• A minimum of 2 years relevant financial experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Co-ordinate and check financial supporting information for planning purposes
• Supervise the budget preparation process; Collection and recording revenue
• Expenditure management
• Develop Procurement Plan for the Region; Expenditure analysis; Acquisition management
• Contract management; Process payments; Asset Management; Supervise employees.

Competencies    

• Proven Knowledge in the following: Public Finance Management ACT (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (NTR), OPTI, Division of Revenue Act (DORA), department instructions and delegations
• Compilation of financial statement
• Financial Management Systems (FMS) and PERSAL
• Cash flow procedures (monthly reporting on revenue and expenditure)
• Budget process
• Skills needed: Analytical, problem solving, report writing, communication (written and verbal), proven computer literacy (MS Office packages), numerical and mathematical.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent social worker to provide social work services within the service delivery areas through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well-being. This post is based in Delft.

Minimum Requirements    

• A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker; Grade 1: No experience
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years appropriate experience in Social Work after registration as a Social Worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions.

Recommendation    

• 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Render a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes (case work, group work and community work)
• Attend to matters that results in or stems from social instability in any form
• Supervise and support social auxiliary workers
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work and social welfare fields
• Perform all administrative functions required of the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policy and prescripts (norms and standards)
• Supervision framework for Social Workers
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems as well as skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being
• Social Work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Social dynamics, work values and principles
• Developing and empowering others
• Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion
• The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations, communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively
• Proven computer literacy
• Report writing skills
• Self-Management skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Understanding and ability to provide social work services towards protecting people who are vulnerable, at risk and unable to protect themselves.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent Professional Technologists to perform all aspects of varied, innovative and complex engineering activities in the field of traffic engineering. You will be required to deliver, manage and advise on designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
• A minimum of six years post qualification experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. 

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Geometric Design, Traffic studies, Traffic analysis software
• Traffic signal design, Application of road traffic signs and markings in accordance with SARTSM; Road safety assessments
• Undertaking of Speed Limit Reviews; Abnormal loads permit assessment/overload control; Further studies in the field of Traffic Engineering. Proven management experience is desirable.

Key Performance Areas    

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness
• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory
• Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources
• Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management
• Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services
• People management
• Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project Management
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and Development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment
• Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge
• Mobile equipment operating skills; Engineering design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications
• Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• People Management, Planning and organizing
• Engineering and professional judgment; Strategic capability and leadership
• Behavioral competencies: Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills. 

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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 provide support to the Task Managers of the Sustainable Water Program (previously Berg River Improvement Plan). This position is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree in Natural, Environmental, Engineering Sciences or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ technical experience in an environmental field, including pollution and/or water resource management or other such related sectors
• A valid (code EB/B) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and experience in the following: Application of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management
• Project development and management; Undertaking data analysis and research report writing
• Project management experience; Integrated environmental resource management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Support the administrative requirements and provide technical and research assistance linked to project development and implementation
• Provide specialist environmental comment and input on environmental and technical reports and assist in developing business case studies, project specifications and scope of work and reviewing of strategic frameworks, policy and legislation
• Support specific projects regarding report writing, environmental monitoring, data analysis and ecological rehabilitation
• Support stakeholder engagements and communication initiatives with regards to the projects being implemented.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of environmental legislation, especially related to pollution management
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal)
• Report writing and data management; Proven computer literacy
• Attention to detail and time management
• Ability to research scholarly articles and source information.