Multiple Job Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform general acquisition services. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a Supply Chain Management working environment.

Recommendation    

• Working experience in a supply chain management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and supervise staff who perform the following function and perform the more complex work in that regard: Policy and implementation;
• Demand Management; Acquisition Management; Contract management and administration; Reporting and databases;
• Performance and compliance management; Management of transversal contracts and operating and finance leases; Providing inputs into AFS and IFS.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Tender and Contract Administration;
• Policy Development; Financial norms and standards; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury regulations (NTR’s); Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions (PTI’s);
• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act;
• Broad knowledge on procurement activities;
• Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies and  procedures;
• Policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape; Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting;
• Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal);
• Computer literacy; Supervisory;Planning and organizing; People management;
• Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research.
• Ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment.

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress of sustainable resource management engineering technology and engineering applications. These posts are based in Vredendal and Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience in Agricultural water use and irrigation.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety
• Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects
• 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
• Office administration and budget planning
• Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilization
• Research and development
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following

• Programme and project management
• Engineering design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Creating high performance culture
• Professional judgement
• Financial management

Skills needed:

• Networking;
• Decision making skills
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Planning and organising skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

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Job Purpose    
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference by managing integrated housing and human settlement development through programmes and projects to facilitate the development of provincial strategies, policies and integrated plans. The successful incumbent must possess the ability to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet strict deadlines.  This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in the built environment; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior managerial level experience; A valid driving licence or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• Post graduate qualification in the built environment; Professional registration with relevant bodies (ECSA / SACQSP / SACAP / SACPCMP).

Key Performance Areas    

• Render the following services: A professional development advice service regarding human settlement development; An architectural design and technical support service with regard to housing and building related projects; An engineering and project management support service;
• A building inspection support service. An administrative support service; Coordinate departmental engagement with municipalities and render human settlement development support and services with a regional focus in regions 1, 2 and 3; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management;
• Participation in Financial Management at Chief Director Level. 

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of applicable policies, guidelines, designs standards, best practices, procedures and legislation; National and Provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets, activities;
• National Housing Act, Western  Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code, guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts;
• Proven knowledge and practical application of the Construction Industries Development Board (CIDB) guidelines, national Home Builders registration Council (NHBRC) guidelines, as well as the National Building Regulations;  
• Engineering, legal and operational compliance;  
• Project design and management in the built environment;
• Human Settlements and local Government delivery challenges;
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management;

Skills:

• Accounting Finance and Audit;
• Information Technology; Economic, financial analysis;
• Legal Administration;
• Strategic Planning;
• Collaborative Relationship Building;
• Business acumen;
• Presentation skills.