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Job Purpose

• The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide asset management services within the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year relevant asset management experience.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate and administer the capturing, allocation of all physical (moveable) assets in the physical asset management registers and safekeeping thereof; Coordinate, implement and monitor assets in accordance with the relevant policy and procedures; Coordinate and administer the disposal process of assets; Supervisor functions; Experience in relevant systems (LOGIS).

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Financial norms and standards, (Public Finance Management Act -PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/Directives; Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management systems such as LOGIS; Movable asset management policies, procedures and applicable delegations of authority; SCM regulations, policies, procedures, applicable delegations and asset management forms; Lease, maintenance and types of lease contracts.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Accounting finance and audit; Planning and organising
• Ability to analyze, conceptualise and implement policies
• A valid driving license will be advantageous.

Remuneration

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitable and competent individual to provide project and programme administrative support to the Chief Directorate and specific focus on office administration, and programme administration.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
• 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

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Capture and process payments and claims accurately and promptly on the relevant system
• Register and send invoices on Project system
• Ensure invoices are routed timeously; Comprehensive record keeping of all payments, claims and supporting documents
• Assist Chief Engineer, Engineering team and other disciplines with relevant administration support
• Supervise the use, maintenance and safeguard of shared material/physical resources in order to ensure that it is good working condition
• General typing of submissions, default letters and general correspondents
• Spreadsheets for statistics to produce reports on projects
• Efficient managing, collecting and capturing of electronic data
• Facilitate consultant appointments for Chief Engineer
• Handling enquiries and complaints from clients for the Engineering Services section; Perform secretariat functions in meetings.
• The following will be advantageous: Working knowledge/experience in PCS, e-Works, Basic Accounting System (BAS), My Content and relevant experience in Project Support.

Competencies

• Knowledge of applicable legislation and procurement procedures. Skills needed: Computer literacy (MS word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook, Ms Projects); Record keeping; Good communication (written and verbal); Good interpersonal relations; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

• R 228 321 - R 227 766 per annum (Salary level 5)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has exciting opportunities for competent and qualified individuals to render internal organization development consultancy services to Provincial Departments in order to improve their service delivery.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Social Sciences/ Humanities/ Industrial Psychology/ Public Management and Business Management
• A minimum of 1 year relevant experience.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a Organisation Development service by executing and implementing Org Design and OD interventions by means of facilitation, group problem solving, capacity building and other appropriate OD techniques including areas Job evaluation, business process redesign and change management interventions
• Contribute to the rendering of macro and transversal organisation design services
• Document and report on OD interventions; Contribute to the facilitation of mandatory transversal service delivery and Batho Pele initiatives
• Contribute to the optimisation, enablement and maintain organisation development methodologies, tools and techniques and provide input into the Directorate’s information management system and database with specific reference to OD interventions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Latest advances in public management and industrial psychology theory and practice
• Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service
• Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial)
• Provincial government functions and services; Intergovernmental relations
• Organisation development theory, practice and techniques
• Systems theory
• Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development including diagnostic and intervention processes and techniques;
• Key elements of organisational behaviour (such as leadership styles, interpersonal relations, power and politics, decision making, conflict, problem solving and ethics)
• The Equate/Evaluate Job Evaluation System; Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development)
• Project management
• Benchmarking
• Appreciative inquiry 
• Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative).  
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Research; Analytical; Diagnostic; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Networking; Planning and organising; Project management; Intervention design; Innovative problem-solving; Benchmarking and Facilitation.

Abilities:

• Function as a self-managing employee
• Team player (including the ability to function in multi-functional teams)
• Interpretive and conceptualisation/formulation
• Render advice and guidance in an objective yet dedicated manner
• Multi-task, including simultaneous execution of two or more projects
• Function under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances
• It will be advantageous to have 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.

Remuneration

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitable and competent individual to provide administrative support to the Directorate: Health Infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide and support the following: Reception service; Office administration; Logistical support and Project Support Administrator.

Competencies

• Knowledge in the following: Administration rules and regulations; Departmental information systems ( BAS, BIZ Project, MYContent, SITS); Skills needed: Computer literacy (MS word, Ms Excel, Ms Outlook); Record kepping; Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and Ability to work independently and in a team.

Remuneration

• R 228 321 - R 227 766 per annum (Salary level 5)

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Job Purpose

• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to effectively manage safety and security risks to build departmental resilience.

Minimum Requirements

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

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and influence safety and security governance transversally within departments; Support the implementation of ISO-aligned safety and security methodologies for people, processes, and technology within departments; Embed a positive safety and security culture in WCG; Advise departments on Occupational Health and Safety Compliance; Manage and coordinate sub-directorate resources.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Specialist knowledge of OHS legislation, systems and procedures; ISO 31000 - Risk Management, ISO 45001- Occupational Health and Safety, SAMTRAC, SHERQ reporting and safety and security risk management
• Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and
• interpretation)
• Technical knowledge of OHS risk management processes
• Leading and supervising
• Applied strategic thinking
• Policy development
• Writing and reporting
• Research and analysing
• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving and decision making.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of team.

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to assist with the creation of an enabling environment, aligned to the Western Cape School Sport Strategy for Western Cape school - going learners, in the priority codes, relevant to the focus codes.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year experience in coaching or administration in at least one of the specific codes (Dibeke/ IIntonga/ Kho-Kho)
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• To support and work closely with federation code specific structures, for the relevant sport or Indigenous codes to be developed in the following areas: To link the school sport code specific structures with their respective federation structure in order: To assist with the implementation of code development for the relevant priority codes: Ensure that code specific accredited training is delivered to educators, coaches and volunteers: Manage the collection of statistics, collate reports, and maintain a database of participants and track their development; Monitoring and evaluation.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Recreation-based activities, School Sport activities and relevant next-level participation, e.g. inter - school participation; Relevant recreation, school sport, and sport in general policies, rules, and regulations; National Sport and Recreation Plan; Prescripts surrounding the Public Service, e.g. Public Service Act & Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); It will be advantageous to have experience of managing activities, events and people.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Presentation; Networking; Interpersonal; Problem solving and strong ability to handle conflict; Ability to work under pressure; Proven leadership, managerial, administrative and asset management skills; Research and inter-sectoral collaboration skills; Ability to function as a team member; Ability to liaise with personnel at all levels; Possess presentation skills; Possess decision-making skills; Mediation skills;
• Be innovative and creative; Be tactful; and people and performance management skills.

Remuneration

• R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits (Salary level 5)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to assist with the creation of an enabling environment, aligned to the Western Cape School Sport Strategy for Western Cape school - going learners, in the priority codes, relevant to the focus codes.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 1 year experience in coaching or administration in at least one of the specific codes: Aquatics, Gymnastics, Netball and Table Tennis/ Athletics, Basketball, Goalball and Tennis/ Baseball, Football, Hockey and Softball/ Chess, Cricket, Rugby and Volleyball/ Kgati, Kho–Kho, Jukskei and Morabaraba.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• To support and work closely with federation code specific structures, for the relevant sport or Indigenous codes to be developed in the following areas: To link the school sport code specific structures with their respective federation structure in order: To assist with the implementation of code development for the relevant priority codes: Ensure that code specific accredited training is delivered to educators, coaches and volunteers: Manage the collection of statistics, collate reports, and maintain a database of participants and track their development; Monitoring and evaluation; It will be advantageous to have experience managing activities, events, and people.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Recreation-based activities, School Sport activities and relevant next-level participation, e.g. inter - school participation; Relevant recreation, school sport, and sport in general policies, rules, and regulations; National Sport and Recreation Plan; Prescripts surrounding the Public Service, e.g. Public Service Act & Regulations and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Project Management
• Presentation
• Networking
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal
• Problem solving and strong ability to handle conflict
• Ability to work under pressure; Proven leadership, managerial, administrative and asset management skills; Research and inter-sectoral collaboration skills
• Ability to function as a team member; Ability to liaise with personnel at all levels; Possess presentation skills; Possess decision-making skills
• Mediation skills
• Be innovative and creative; Be tactful; and people and performance management skills.

Remuneration

• R 228 321- R 268 950 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits (Salary Level 5)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a secretarial support service to the Head of the Department.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification (a certificate of completion should be provided)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in rendering secretarial/ administrative support services to senior management.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide a secretarial and receptionist support service to the manager; Renders administrative support services; Provides support to manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the managers budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application thereof is properly understood.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Regulations, policies, prescripts and procedures; Financial Administration
• Skills needed: Written and verbal; Telephone etiquette; Proven computer literacy; Organising; Reliable; Ability to act with tact and discretion; Ability to do research and analyse documents and situations; Self management and motivation.

Remuneration

• R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual with an ICT and academic background who would like to make a difference by driving the implementation of transversal ICT infrastructure and related services.
• This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate may be appointed into this post.

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

Line Management:

• Promote effective management of information and technology as a strategic resource.
• Plan and manage the implementation of solutions, systems and infrastructure.
• Render departmental specific infrastructure technology services.
• Provide server and Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure services.
• Manage data centre, facility facilities and Business business Continuity continuity Plan/Disaster disaster Recovery recovery services.
• Provide regional shared infrastructure coordination and support.
• Manage departmental contracts and service level agreements with service providers.

Strategic Management:

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
• Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational managagement support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.

People Management and Empowerment

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.

Competencies

• Proven knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for development / ICT training, systems and security / Infrastructure and networks / Business and Systems analysis / Architecture and frameworks.
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.

Remuneration

• R 1,266 714.00 per annum, Salary Level 13.

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to ensure that inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints, identification of new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs and the management of the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Requirements

• A National Diploma (T/N/S stream) or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Or A N3 and a passed trade test in the built environment; Or Registration as an Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 6 years appropriate management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up
• Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance, through inter alia the following
• Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled, through inter alia the following
• Manage the activities of contractors and consultants through inter alia the following
• Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme
• Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates through inter alia.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Building contract documentation and administration; Act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act); National Building Regulation; Relevant built environment legislation; Programme and project management; Research; Planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Administrative ability and record keeping; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Able to work in a team.

Remuneration

• R 582 444 - R 686 091 per annum (Salary level 10)

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual with an ICT and academic background who would like to make a difference by delivering strategic ICT services and driving the WCG digital transformation strategy.
• This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate may be appointed into this post.

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Management:

• Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Chief Directorate.
• Drive the Chief Directorate’s strategic planning process.
• Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Chief Directorate.
• Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
• Report to the Deputy Director-General on a regular basis on the activities of the Chief Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Chief Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Chief Directorate, and the Department.
• Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Chief Director.

Line Management:

• Ensure that the digital government strategy, digital transformation plan and other ICT policies, strategies and frameworks are reviewed as required
• Provide thought leadership on digital innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Develop and coordinate implementation of provincial ICT strategies, policies, and frameworks in alignment with the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) strategic goals and apex priorities.
• Lead, direct and coordinate the develoment of the provincial digital government strategy and Digital Transformation Plan.
• Ensure the strategic provincial ICT planning and business analysis services are provided to all relevant stakeholders within the Western Cape Government.
• Ensure strategic alignment of ICT Services with departmental and Provincial business objectives.
• Ensure that standards and structure for the governance of provincial macro ICT processes are developed, implementaed and monitored.
• Direct the devleopment of plans to identify and address digital government and other ICT- related risks to the Province, including e.g. Business Continuity Plans and Audit risks.
• Lead the development of the WCG’s Enterprise architecture (EA) blueprint.
• Ensure alignment of all major ICT initiatives to EA standards, strategic outcomes, and business requirements.
• Ensure benefit and value are derived from the WCG’s ICT investment.
• Drive continuous improvement, impact measurement, and results-based management.
• Ensure branch finances (budget & expenditure) are in alignment with priorities.
• Ensure branch procurement is managed throughout the procurement cycle, inclusive of proper contract management practices, to derive maximum value.

People Management and Empowerment

• Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s Business Plan.
• Motivate, train and guide employees within the Chief Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Chief Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the budgeting process at Chief Directorate level.
• Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Chief Directorate.
• Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Chief Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Chief Directorate are kept in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards.

Competencies

• Expert knowledge of ICT as an enabling tool for systems development / ICT training / IT security / infrastructure and networks / business and systems analysis / Architecture and frameworks
• Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.

Remuneration

• R 1, 494 900.00 per annum, Salary Level 14.