Trending Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the compliance with the approved Internal Audit Methodology, evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of Governance, Risk Management and Control processes. The successful incumbent must be able to meet strict deadlines, be innovative, pragmatic, creative, committed, assertive, self-management, motivated and diplomatic. To drive strategic projects within the WCG. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years internal audit supervisory/management experience (ASD level).

Recommendation    

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); A valid code B driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop risk based Rolling 3-year Strategic and 1 year operational ICT Internal Audit Plan including resource allocation; Develop an engagement work programme, ensuring qualitative engagement objectives and control adequacy assessment was conducted and advance mechanism to test control effectiveness were designed; Execute the engagement assignment reviewing the following: IT General control review Application control review; Information security assessments; Ensure quality on the entire audit process and delivery of the operation plans in line with stringent deadlines; Preparation and presentation of final report to executive management; Maintenance of good client relations and effective communication of audit results; Effective scheduling of staff and monitoring productivity levels; Manage client relations at Accounting Officer level and liaison with key stakeholders such as the Auditor General of South Africa.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Audit practices; Strategic planning and management; Engagement planning and execution; Reporting and progress monitoring; Control objectives for information and related frameworks (COBIT); Governance principles; Legislation, policies and procedures.
• Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Teamwork; Compute assisted audit techniques (CAATs); Teammate audit software; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).

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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 the acquisition of immovable assets. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years experience at a Middle/Senior Management level. Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation    

• A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities; Post graduate qualification; Property acquisition experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic capability and leadership; Change Management; Project and Programme Management; Manage the following: Acquisition of immovable property; The acquisition of immovable assets as per the approved Acquisition Plans as well as adhoc approved request; Donation of immovable assets; land exchanges;  The transfer of immovable assets in terms of the principle of assets following functions; Ensure efficient and effective oversight and management for all financial resources/aspects of the Directorate and all performance requirements related to the PFMA and corporate governance; Management of the human resources of the  Directorate to achieve the predetermined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance orientated staff and sound labour relations.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge and interpretation of applicable policies and procedures; Knowledge of the following: Management Principles; Public Service procedures; HRM processes; Labour relations; Empowerment (SMME, Broad based BEE, Women and Disability); Capacity Building; Community facilitation; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Problem solving skills; Sound budgeting skills; 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 perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience; Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (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: Technical: 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. Generic: 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 Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified Engineering Technologist to provide technical advise and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification; Three years post qualification Engineering Technologist experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• Public Sector experience focusing on Roads; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure, roads planning and/or design; Experience with services within the road reserve; Experience in the evaluation of traffic impacts on transport infrastructure due to land use changes; Further studies or formal courses; Experience and a sound understanding of technical matters across various engineering design stages for multidiscipline projects.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide technological advisory services: Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities; Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports; Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases; Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures;Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise;and To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management. Problem solving and analysis.

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute a credible and sustainable main and adjustments budget, and to guide and monitor the efficient implementation thereof. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Advance Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance, Public Finance, Financial and/or Management Accounting, Auditing or Economics; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a financial management environment.

Recommendation

• Strong financial background in Public Sector Finance.

Key Performance Areas    

• In-year monitoring (IYM) model: Compilation of the Consolidated Provincial IYM model, monthly review and monitoring of expenditure, draft monthly / quarterly narrative reports; Evaluate inputs of the rollover and revenue retention process; Assist with the implementation and evaluation of inputs for the adjustment budget and the main budget process; Render technical support and training; Handle policy matters related to the job.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards (PFMA, NTRs, Provincial Treasury Directives); DORA and conditional grants allocation mechanisms; Medium-term Expenditure framework (MTEF) budget process and procedures; Adjustments Budget process and procedures; Public finance financial reporting mechanisms; Basic Accounting System (Vulindlela Financial Management reporting system) and its SCOA structures.
• Skills needed: Sound organisation and planning; Computer literacy (MS Office, Web applications and Outlook); Communication (written and verbal); Writing and reporting. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infratructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the planning of the declared road network in terms of new infrastructure identification, needs assessment and economic evaluation.

Minimum Requirements    

• Civil Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC(Eng)); A minimum of 3 years post-qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B or higher driving licence. 

Recommendation    

• Post-graduate qualification in Traffic Engineering, Transport Planning, Economics or Business; Experience in the following: Transport modelling; Coding and/or data management; Transport economics; Corridor management/Arterial management.

Key Performance Areas    

• Development and evaluation of project proposals with and without model assessment; Transport model management; Development and management of transport model standard operating procedures; Development and management of Road Investment Strategy; Development and management of Corridor Management Strategies; Management of consultants and internal projects; Liaison with various stakeholders in the transport infrastructure planning environment.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Transport modelling theory and software; Traffic analysis and assessment of traffic studies and proposals; Transport planning legislation and environment to include: National Land Transport Act (Act 5 of 2009); Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013); Road infrastructure design with a particular focus on project identification and road planning; Project evaluation and assessment in terms of: Economic Assessment; Multi-Criteria Assessment; Corridor Management Strategies and Arterial Management Plans; Data Management; Skills needed: Preparation of written proposals and submissions; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Evidence-based decision making; Self management to include planning and organising; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Proven computer literacy; Innovation.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier Provincial Forensic Services, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide proactive forensic services. The successful incumbent must be willing to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and portray a professional work ethic. It will be required of the successful post incumbent to travel throughout the Western Cape. This post is stationed in Cape Town. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• A post graduate qualification in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; Experience in proactive forensics or fraud risk management; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP)); Experience in managing fraud and corruption risks within the public sector.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention; Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti-Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant policies and/or strategies; Support the managers: Proactive Forensics with the development and maintenance of the departmental fraud prevention and implementation plans for thirteen provincial departments, including monitoring progress with the implementation of agreed projects as per the fraud prevention and implementation plans; Contribute towards development of fraud and corruption awareness training content, conduct training awareness sessions, and participate in other awareness initiatives; Identify business areas where data analytics projects could be conducted and assist in conducting these projects; Facilitate departmental fraud risk assessments in line with the approved methodology and monitor action plans.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National, Provincial and Local government; Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fraud risk management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; National and Provincial Government legislation, departmental policies and procedures; Fraud Risk Management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions; Data analysis abilities; Analysing and problem-solving.

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Job Purpose    

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to perform and manage technical services and to render professoinal functions and duties in a service delivery environment. The successful candidate will manage and maintain all Provincial Road Network related proclamations and Road Location Plans.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. 

Recommendation    

• Public Sector experience/exposure; Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team;
• Sound understanding of the road proclamation process and historic legislation that impacts the proclaimed road records; Experience in the research of road proclamation information and the
• preparation of consolidated technical responses to queries; Applicable experience in transport infrastructure planning and design; Further studies or courses; Strategic leadership and thinking capabilities. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technical services: Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; and Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorize/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority. Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance databases; and Manage, supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; To liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

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; Skills in the following: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication; Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management. 

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage all provincial functions in terms of the national register for motor vehicles, the National Traffic Information System (eNaTIS) in the Western Cape Province. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in a eNaTIS Systems Management working environment.; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the eNaTIS security environment; Manage eNaTIS support to the Western Cape users; Manage eNaTIS training to the Western Cape users; Communication with various clients / stakeholders; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following:  Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); Western Cape Provincial Road Traffic Administration Act, 2012 (Act 6 of 2012); National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System
• (eNaTIS); Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions.
• Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Managerial; Leadership; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy Implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Facilitation and presentation; Problem-solving; Research; Interpretation; Planning; Organising; Decision-making; Innovation; Interpersonal; Basic research; Networking; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage processes for the acquisition/expropriation, transfer and alienation of land. 

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Recent and relevant experience in the leading of the following processes: permanent and temporary land expropriation and aquisition, survey and transfer of road reserve land, alienate/cancel caveats of superfluous road reserve land with a demonstrated sound understanding of powers, delegations and respnonsiblities; Demonstration through experience of legal and regulatory knowledge to support land expropriation and aquisition; Understanding of the new Expropriation Act 13 of 2024; Proven track record of: negotiation and stakeholder engagement; project and risk management; contract and agreement management. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Operational Management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate; People Management; Financial Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;  information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research.