Latest Roles at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure , Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Quantity Surveyor to perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities. This post is based in Cape Town. CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification;
•  A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience;
• Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a Professional Quantity Surveyor;
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    

• Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities;
• Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying; Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards; Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs;
• Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies;Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices ;
• Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination; Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel;
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human capital development;
• Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice;
• Supervise quantity surveying work and processes; Administer performance management and development;
• Office administration and budget planning;
• Manage resources, prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedure for procurement, SCM and personnel human resource administration;
• Monitor and control expenditure; Report on expenditure and service delivery;
• Research and development;
• Continuous professional development according to council guidelines;
• Research/literature studies on quantity survey to improve expertise;
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on quantity survey-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management;
• Quantity Survey principles and methodologies; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing;
• Technical consulting; creating high performance culture; Networking; Professional judgement;

Skills needed:

• Decision making; Team leadership;
• Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication;
• Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Conflict management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Change management; Innovation.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a case management service to the Chief Directorate Provincial Forensic Services. 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 1 year relevant administrative experience.

Recommendation    

• MS Excel experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Daily and continuous maintenance of the case management system;
• Administer the process of following up on recommendations made by Provincial Forensic Services;
• Compilation of monthly statistical and/or progress reports using information from the case management system;
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Statistical analysis; Database administration; National, provincial and departmental legislation, policies and procedures; Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic auditors/investigators; Fraud risk assessment and forensic audit planning techniques; South African legal system; Inter-governmental relations;
• HR and administrative systems and processes; Financial management prescripts and processes;

Skills needed:

• Administrative and analysing; Proven computer literacy;
• Written and verbal communication; Project management

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to manage the development and maintenance of financial systems. 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 of financial system administration and user support; 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    

• Working knowledge on the Basic Accounting System (BAS)

Key Performance Areas    

• Rendering of a user support and training to departments system users in the province;
• Assessing and maintaining the financial management system and time identification of new system requirements and arranging system applications;
• The investigation, implementation and management of an analytical tool for the detection of irregular fraudulent transactions on financial systems;
• The analysis and provision of system data to all departments;
• Responsible for the department system controller functions specifically related to the day-to-day management of transversal systems to Provincial Treasury.

Competencies    

• Data analytical skills; Proven computer literacy; Communication (Written and verbal) skills; Ability to deal with basic enquiries.

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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 handle all employee relations matters regarding misconduct, disputes and grievances and manage and supervise units. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in Labour Relations or similar.

Recommendation    

• A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Function as a manager/supervisor will entail the following: Supervision; Unit operational planning; Participate in strategic planning; Monitor and manage the day-to-day workflow in teams;
• Manage and administer the staff appraisal system/ process;
• Training and development; Monitor and control expenditure of budget; Brief and assist Counsel in Review matters;

Perform the following functions and manage the units who perform the following:

• Handle and supervise misconduct matters; Handle and supervise grievances matters;
• Implement measures in order prevent labour unrest;
• Render advice on misconduct, disputes and grievance matters; Handle and supervise disputes.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
• Employment Equity Act; Mentoring and coaching practices; Staff performance management system; Disciplinary and grievance procedures; Human Resource Management;
• Labour Relations Act as well as other relevant labour relations prescripts;

Skills needed:

• Good communication (written and verbal); Networking; Facilitation; Negotiation; Computer literacy; Leadership; Motivation;
•  Research; Analytical; Conceptual; Interpretive; Formulation; Listening and Interviewing skills.