Latest Roles at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Mobily Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the GMT division tasked with fleet repairs and maintenance activities for the fleet of 6000+ vehicles. This post is based in Maitland, Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in fleet 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    
Experience in the following: Budget and financial management; Human Resource management; Supply chain management; Tender compilation; Client services; Mechanical/technical/engineering background.

Key Performance Areas    

• Oversee the daily activities of the GMT R&M client care centre;
• Oversee the daily functions of the GMT Repairs and Maintenance Coordination (RMC) section;
• Oversee the daily functions of the GMT Quality Assurance (QA) section;
• Oversee the daily functions of the GMT Related Supplier Management section and the payment of R&M invoices;
• Policy and contract management, as well as management support services;
• Human capital management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (act 1 of 1999); National Treasury Regulations;
• Provincial Treasury Instructions; Handbook for Government Motor Transport (cir 2 of 2019).

Skills needed:

• Communication (written and verbal);
• Planning and organising;
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Research; Presentation;
• Computer literacy (MS office package);.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to facilitate Departmental performance monitoring, review and reporting. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas    
Develop and implement Departmental performance monitoring and reporting processes; Contribute to the development and maintenance of performance indicators and monitoring frameworks; Monitor the implementation of the service delivery improvement plans (SDIPs); Facilitate the Department’s MPAT process; Provide support and guidance in the management of Provincial Project Management and Information systems (BizSuite: BizProjects, BizPerformance, BizBrain).

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices;
• Public Service procedures
• Project management methodologies and standards;
• Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government.

Skills needed

• Policies and procedures interpretation and application;
• Problem solving;
• Facilitation; Presentation;
• Policy formulation and analysis;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Communication (written and verbal);
• Organising;
• Information and knowledge management and Dispute resolution/conflict management.

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Job Purpose    

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

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    

• Mechanical Building Services Experience (General or Health related).

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;
• Develop tender specifications;
• Ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice;
• Approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards;
• Human capital development: Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice;
• Supervise the engineering work and processes;
• Administer performance management and development;
• Office administration and budget planning: Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation;
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and personnel administration;
• Monitor and control expenditure;
• Report on expenditure and service delivery;
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures;
• Research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise;
• Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

Technical knowledge as follows:

• Programme and Project Management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance and formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment; Knowledge of public sector procurement; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking;

Generic:

• Decision making;
• Team leadership;
• Analytical skills;
• Creativity; Self-management;
• Financial Management;
• Customer focus and responsiveness;
• Communication;
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
• Planning and organising;
• Conflict Management;
• Problem solving and analysis;
• People Management; Change Management;
• Innovation;
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis;
• Ability to work under pressure.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being. 

Minimum Requirements    

• 4 year Degree qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation    

• A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered
• Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form
• Supervise employees: Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field
• Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Job related knowledge
• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes
• Personnel Management
• Supervision Framework for Social Workers
• Social Work legislation related to children
• Social work theory and interventions
• Information and Knowledge Management
• Protocol and professional ethics
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal)
• Proven computer literacy
• Organising and planning
• Project planning
• Psycho social intervention
• Report writing
• Presentation and facilitation
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Client orientation and customer focus.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide technical pomology production support for the Chief Directorate: Agricultural Producer Support and Development (APSD). This post is based in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Pomology, Horticulture or related field; A minimum of 6 years experience in an agricultural 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    
An appropriate post graduate (BSc Hons and/or MSc degrees or higher qualification); Practical experience in: Pome/stone fruit, citrus or berry production; Research and development as well as adaptive research; Mentoring, coaching and supervision of pomology related extension; Networking with fruit industry and related commodities on a professional level.

Key Performance Areas    
Develop internal operational and information systems, consisting of appropriate data, frameworks and procedures in order to improve the efficiency of advisory services in Pome, stone citrus and berry production spheres; Develop technical, economic and business acumen of extension officers regarding pomology production, operations and improved service delivery; Facilitate training and capacity building to agriculturists and farmers; Provide strategic and specialist inputs to implement innovations and perform critical supportive roles in animal production; Administration and management of human resources.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Agricultural pomology production sector; Soil crop relations, climatic conditions for crops in the province; Rural promology advisory services and related policies; Land reform and applicable agricultural development policies in South Africa; Financial Management, Human Resources and applicable prescripts. Skills needed: Scientific writing and editing; Communication (written,verbal and report writing); Planning and organising; Computer especially in MS Office, Adobe and CC Suite; Excellent attention to detail; Good interpersonal and technical intelligence capabilities.

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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 conduct assessments and investigations into allegations of fraud, theft, corruption and maladministration reported to the Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics or related field; A minimum of 3 years relevant 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    
Experience in conducting investigations into economic crime within the public sector; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession.

Key Performance Areas    
Plan, conduct, assess and report on investigations in terms of Section 106 of Systems Act and the Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act; Performance and information management and reporting; Perform an oversight role over expenditure in terms of the procurement of service providers and consultants.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable legislation, prescripts, policies, acts and procedures; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Communication (written and verbal); Project management; Problem solving; Ability to work independently and within a team.