Latest Vacancies at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure has a salary level 9 career opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer leases, disposals, estates and payment of creditors in Region 1. This post is based Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience.

Recommendation    

• Property management related experience

Key Performance Areas    

• Facilitate and supervise the maintenance of a complete record of acquisitions and disposals and maintain an updated lease management system in respect of all immovable assets within the portfolio;
• Assist in the negotiations with prospective/existing landlords in respect of new leases, renewals and cancellations and the optimal utilisation of leases-in space;
• Assist with the implementation of disposal strategies for superfluous provincially immovable assets, demolitions and real rights;
• Execute and supervise interventions in line with the maintenance strategy relevant to the portfolio to ensure best value for money; Supervise property rates and municipal utilities payment processes;
• Supervise all debtor management and creditor control functions;
• Management of the human resources of the sub-directorate; Assist with the budgetary inputs and ensure the recovery and expenditure through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Applicable policies and procedures;
• Management principles;
• Public Service procedures;
• Human Resource Management and  Labour relations processes;
• Financial management

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy (MS Office and MDA);
• Written and verbal communication;
• Problem solving;
• Sound budgeting; Facilitation and Presentation skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to supervise operational support service rendered to Chief Directorate: Road Contracts. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 5 years experience finance, in roads construction and maintenance environment.

Recommendation    

• Accredited certificate or short course in Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• Supervise financial and general administrative duties:
• Compile, check and verify 896 BAS creditor payments for consulting engineers to a value of R324 m (yearly);
• Contract administration duties;
• Manage activities regarding contract administration;
• Administration duties: Oversee general administrative duties regarding filing, office requirements, handling of queries and claims;
• Manage all aspects of tender adverts.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Application of relevant legislation;
• Relevant systems; SITS;
• Basic Accounting System (BAS);
• Project/Contract administration and record keeping;
• Project administration;
• Written and verbal communication skills; Planning and organising skills

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a competent individual to render a supply chain management (SCM) clerical services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). 

Key Performance Areas    

Rendering the following:

• Logistical support services;
• Demand and acquisition clerical support;
• Render budget support services. 

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data. operate a computer and collecting statistics;
• Legislative framework govering the Public Service;
• Work procedures in terms of the working environment;

Skills in the following:

• Written and verbal communication;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Planning and organising; Ability to work in a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Social Work Policy Manager: Services to Families to ensure that policies for rendering a social work service is developed, implemented and maintained. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements  

•  Formal Tertiary Qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
• Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker;
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in social work policy development;
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop / facilitate the development of policies for rendering a social work service in departments;
• Uniform Funding Cycle (UFC) Process; Suspending of UFC funding; Appeal process regarding UFC;
• To manage quality assurance and/monitoring framework processes of funded and / or unfunded NPO’s; Appeal process; Information Management System(s);
• Stakeholder Management, Relationship Management (International, National, Provincial, Local, Regional); Manage a social work policy and/or M&E unit to ensure that the required legislating policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the social welfare-, and the community development management fields; Research;
• Plan and ensure that social work policy research and development are undertaken;
• Undertake complex social work research;
• Supervise all the administrative functions required in the programme/unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Work);
• People Management;
• Supervision Framework for Social Work profession;
• Social Welfare and Community Development legislation related to programs, theory and interventions;
• Information and Knowledge Management;
• Protocol and professional ethics;
• Government processes and systems;
• Policy development;
• Project management;
• Policy analysis and development;

Skills needed:

• Organising and planning;
• Written and verbal communication;
• Professional counselling;
• Monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Financial management;
• Ability to compile complex reports.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for four (4) suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide holistic nursing care to residents in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. These posts are stationed at Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa and Vredelus Secure Care Centres. 

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.

Grade 3: 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 20 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

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 effectively.

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;
• Written and verbal communication Skills;
• Proven computer literacy.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to render care and developmental life space work of a routine nature to resident(s) (children, youth, adult(s) or service user) in need of care / in conflict with the law. These posts are stationed at the following care centres: Clanwilliam, Bonnytoun, Horizon, Outeniekwa, Lindelani, De Novo, Kraaifontein ROAR, Kensington and Vredelus.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Grade 12 qualification (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)

Experience:

• Grade 1: No experience;
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after having obtained the required qualification.

Recommendation    

• Relevant qualification that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
• Registration with the SACSSP as a registered Child and Youth Care Worker.

Key Performance Areas  

•  Receive children and youth to the care facility after admission;
• This would include the following actions: Engagement; Assessment / Plan of Action;
• Implementation of Developmental and Recreational Programs;
• Monitor and evaluation of developmental and recreational programs; Referral of professional services (e.g. appointment register, observation book, occurrence book);
• Enhance participation of the learners at the Facility in sport, recreation, arts and culture programmes and services;
• Continuous Professional Development;
• Perform administrative work and clerical functions as required.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• Developmental programmes;
• Clerical/ Administrative processes and procedures;
• Rules and procedures of the care centre;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Ability to intervene and resolve conflict;
• Problem solving skills;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Conduct him/herself in a respectful manner when dealing with clients;
• Communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Have the ability to work with children in conflict with the law.

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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 develop, implement and manage water resource rehabilitation and bioremediation initiatives and interventions with the intention of preventing/mitigating pollution at known hotspots and consequently optimising water quality (and quantity) at source. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in Physical, Natural, Environmental Sciences/Management or Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience (including water management and experience in development of and/or implementation of riparian rehabilitation, bioremediation and/or nature-based solution projects); A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental legislation, policies and regulations, including integrated pollution management and water resource management;
• Environmental management, Environmental Impact Management, and Pollution and Chemicals Management;
• Riparian rehabilitation, water sensitive design and/or nature-based solution;
• Research and/or report writing.

Key Performance Areas    

• Implement, manage, control and oversee riparian zone rehabilitation, bioremediation and water sensitive urban design initiatives/interventions in the respective catchments;
• Ensure effective communication on implementation of Environmental Resource Protection Plans particularly related to pollution reduction initiatives and interventions with the intention of promoting and upscaling riparian rehabilitation and nature-based solutions;
• Liaise with and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders including stewardship networks;
• Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental and water resource management matters particularly in relation to pollution complaint/incident investigations;
• Contribute to the development of citizen science initiatives and monitoring and water stewardship networks; Manage financial and human resources, including project and contract management and general office management;
• Conduct compliance monitoring and enforcement to improve environmental quality.

Competencies    
Knowledge and understanding in the following:  

• Environmental legislation (e.g. NEMA); Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management and pollution management); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA); Riparian rehabilitation; Water Sensitive Design and Nature-based solutions for reducing pollution/improving water quality;

Skills needed:

• Proven computer literacy (MS Office); GIS skills; Written and verbal communication; General office administration; Project Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes; contract management).

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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 assist with the management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental management/sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation    

• Working Knowledge and experience of the following: Environmental management, particularly as it relates to air quality management processes and systems, particularly air quality monitoring; Relevant environmental legislation and policies, particularly as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network, and activities as it relates to Specific Environmental Management Acts promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act; Human resource management, financial management and relevant fiscal policies, regulations and legislation and administration procedures relating to the specific working environment; Project management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assist with management and strategic and specialist inputs on the development and administration of air quality management systems and policies (norms and standards, guidelines and air quality planning and information management);
• Assist with managing the operation and maintenance of an ambient air quality monitoring network;
• Assist with the development and implementation of specific projects related to air quality monitoring and information management and capacity building;
• Assist with management and technical and subject specific comment and advice on technical reports (e.g. air quality reports, basic assessments, scoping and EIA’s, etc.);
• Assist with managing and performing Financial and Human Resource Management, including general office management

Competencies    
Knowledge and understanding in the following:

• Integrated environmental management processes and air quality management systems, particularly air quality monitoring;
• Environmental legislation and policies, relating to air quality management;
• Methodologies and techniques for the evaluation of environmental impacts, environmental monitoring and auditing, with respect to air quality management;
• Related sectors/ fields, e.g. mining, agriculture, water, industry, spatial planning, town and regional planning, etc;
• Strategic planning; Conflict management;

Skills needed:

• Supervisory and mentoring; Written and verbal communication; Conflict resolution; Time management; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to provide subsidy programmes and rendering an effective liaison service to various role players. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Relevant working experience or a three-year tertiary qualification without working experience.

Recommendation    

• Knowledge of Housing Act and population register/waiting list.

Key Performance Areas    

• Check that applicant adhere to qualifying criteria as well as to allocation policy;
• Capture the applications on Housing Subsidy System; Answer subsidy related telephonic enquiries in line of the Housing Act;
• Calculate outstanding balance to be paid to conveyancing attorneys/sellers/bond accounts of subsidy applicants after taking into consideration bond, deeds registration and or shortfall before drafting letter of undertaking for each programme;
• Draft letters of undertaking/approval and send to the relevant parties;
• Liaise with the archive register for opening of files for payments and audit purposes.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Housing Subsidy System; Housing Act, Population register; Skills needed: Computer literacy; Numeracy; Interpersonal relations; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to interpret and apply policies; Innovative thinking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Infrastructure has a salary level 8 career opportunity for a competent individual to render demand, contract and bids management services and to render an acquisition management service. This post is based in Oudtshoorn.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Supply Chain Management or Finance; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

Experience of the following;

• Supply Chain Management; General office administration; BAS, LOGIS, Electronic Purchasing System (EPS) or related systems.

Key Performance Areas    

• Supervision, performance management and discipline of subordinates; Maintain an effective, efficient and economical supply chain management system;
• Execute all governance related matters in relation to Bid Committees;
• Maintain a sound control environment with appropriate segregation of duties; Coordinate the requirements for goods and services based on needs analysis and the compilation of specifications/terms of reference and process for approval;
• Conduct risk assessment on the SCM System and develop and implement a risk response plan;
• Take responsibility for acquisition managementwhich includes the compilation and compliance of bid documentation, receipt and opening of bids, evaluation and adjudication, awarding of bids and contract administration;
• Maintain all processes and procedures in relation to logistics management including requisition and capturing of goods and services, placing of orders, receiving and distribution of goods, store management and disposal management;
• Maintain all processes and procedures in relation to inventories management and movable/ immovable assets.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• National and Provincial government rules, regulations and legislation pertaining to supply chain management;
• Labour relations and Public Service procedures;

Skills needed

• : Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication;
• Report writing and formulations; Project Management; Interpersonal relations; Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems; Team and people oriented.