Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience

We're looking for an engineer with:

• Deep, hands-on experience with automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications in a production environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tool.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services.
• A proven track record of building and managing robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid scripting skills and a passion for automation.

Key Performance Areas

• Contribute to the architectural design of data ingestion, transformation, storage, and serving solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, cost-effective, and meet the requirements of analytics and AI use cases.
• Contribute to the realisation of appropriate data processing systems for use by the city data analytic & AI community
• Contribute to the smooth and continued functioning of the team’s infrastructure.
• Contribute to the establishment, implementation and adoption of guidelines, standards, best practices and governance systems and frameworks for the team
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in devops. Proactively identify opportunities to apply new techniques and technologies to improve our capabilities.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of high-quality documentation.

CLOSING DATE 24.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant BEng, BSc (Eng) degree qualification in Engineering
• PMP (Project Management Professional) would be advantageous
• 8 years relevant experience in project management
• A valid drivers’ licence
• Exposure to a Waste Management environment will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Provides professional support to the Department/ Branch in respect of research and development of innovative waste disposal technologies to ensure sustainable service delivery and compliance with waste management permits / licenses and norms and standards.
• Explore innovative technologies for futuristic waste disposal as well as useful end of life applications for operational and closed sites.
• Focus on landfill gas to energy and waste to energy operations and maintenance contract(s).
• Disposal Branch project and programme management
• Undertaking infrastructure development and project identification at pre-feasibility assessment level.
• Undertaking Disposal Branch project initiation and planning.
• Undertaking Disposal Branch project implementation and commissioning
• Engaging and liaising with stakeholders.
• In order to ensure provision of regional landfill site, extensions to existing landfill sites, alternative disposal technologies, the rehabilitation of landfill sites and related operating contracts
• Financial & Risk Management
• Keeping abreast of industry best practices
• Office Management

CLOSING DATE 20.08.2025

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Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Natural Sciences, e.g. Chemistry, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Sciences
• 5 - 8 years relevant experience in project management
• A valid drivers’ licence
• Exposure to a Waste Management environment will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitating and Developing Systems and Procedures for standardisation, research, investigation, evaluation, and making recommendations and facilitating the development and implementation of long and short term objectives of the Department/Branch to facilitate effective functioning;
• Coordinate environmental compliance projects;
• Performance and modus operandi evaluation through environmental compliance auditing, environmental monitoring (water quality, air quality, etc), operational site performance assessments;
• Contract management of external environmental compliance auditing, residents monitoring committees and environmental monitoring contracts (air quality and water quality).
• Project Management Execution to execute the work as defined in the project management plan to achieve the project objectives;
• Stakeholder Management to identify, solicit and manage interrelationships with those individuals and organisations that are actively involved in the branch's projects.
• Applying a substantial body of professional knowledge within a discipline or a specialized functional area
• Dealing with a variety of professional issues, research, investigation, evaluation
• Designing and formulating systems and procedures in order to standardize and process map services delivery function
• Continuously surveying legislation and permit conditions

CLOSING DATE 20.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant Trade Test Qualification as a Boilermaker or Millwright or Welder, Trade Test Qualification as a Boilermaker or Millwright would be preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience required.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Supervisory Experience advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence advantageous.
• Must be physically fit and able bodied.
• Compulsory to work after hours and over the weekend.
• Compulsory to do standby duty.

Key Performance Areas

• Managing the optimal control of Urban Waste Management fixed plant and container fleet, manage and control the assets, conduct pro-active and reactive maintenance including checking, greasing, fitting, turning, welding, etc. on plant and equipment in accordance with plan and OEM manuals.
• Planned and predictive maintenance.
• Completing internal transactional documentation.
• Utilise and maintain all maintenance plant and equipment including servicing and stock takes of tools.
• Plant, equipment and container maintenance.
• Attending to breakdowns and fault finding.

CLOSING DATE 22.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant Trade Test Qualification: Boilermaker or Millwright
• Minimum of 5 years’ post apprenticeship experience.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Supervisory Experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must be physically fit and able bodied.
• Compulsory to work after hours and over the weekend.
• Compulsory to do standby duty.

Key Performance Areas

• Managing and leading the facility workshop and resources to ensure the maintenance of facility fixed plant, container fleet, manage and control the assets, conduct pro-active and reactive maintenance including checking, greasing, fitting, turning, welding, etc. on plant and equipment in accordance with maintenance plans and OEM manuals.
• Co-ordinates activities and sequences associated within specific functional areas such as Building Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic.
• Fault finding and repairs.
• Supervising staff in the performance and execution of their duties to ensure work is completed timeously.
• Complete internal transactional documentation.
• Planned and predictive maintenance.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is done in accordance with best practice and in accordance with OHS requirements and regulations

CLOSING DATE 22.08.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably in Business Management, Economics, Development Studies, Project Management, Town and Regional Planning, Quantity Surveying, Sustainable Development, Public Management, Built Environment
• Code B Driver’s licence
• Computer Literacy
• Required to work off site/conduct site visits across the metropolitan (in all weather conditions) when necessary
• Must be prepared to enter and work in high-risk areas
• 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinates and executes assigned programme and project requirements and monitors applications and outcomes in order to ensure effective and efficient deliver of economic development business plan objectives.
• Applying professional principles, practice and techniques to develop and implement the work sequences associated with the development and implementation of area economic development programmes and projects in order to support the shortand long-term objectives and service delivery responsibilities of the Department.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all relevant stakeholders in order to ensure that stakeholders are informed and actively participate in the development and implementation of projects and programmes.
• Management, maintenance and control of all fixed and movable assets within the designated area.
• Attend to administrative and reporting duties to ensure that laid down administrative procedures and reporting requirements are compiled with and accurate information disseminated to support specific decisions and actions.

CLOSING DATE 22.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification (honours or 4-year degree), preferably in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Quantitative Social Science or Engineering, or any relevant quantitative field
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience

We are looking for:

• A proven track record of leading impactful data science teams.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in machine learning, AI, statistical modelling, and experimental design.
• Proficiency of the open-source data science ecosystem.
• Experience in taking ML/AI models from concept to production (strong ML/AI Ops understanding).

Key Performance Areas

• Provide quality assurance and manage the team to contribute to:
• The collaboration of the data science section with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into analytic questions, designing appropriate approaches and solutions using data analytic and science methods.
• The data science section’s development, training and deployment of statistical, machine learning and AI models & data products using appropriate algorithms and techniques.
• The data science unit’s smooth and continued functioning of models & data products and oversee the Quality Assurance process of data products developed by the city data analytic & AI community
• The data science unit’s effective communication of technical findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences through presentations, reports, and visualizations

CLOSING DATE 24.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably relevant bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Quantitative Social Science, or Engineering, or any field with strong quantitative elements
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience

We are looking for:

• Extensive experience as a data analyst, with a portfolio of data analytic projects you've led.
• A strong foundation in statistics
• The proven ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences and influence senior stakeholders.
• A passion for mentoring and a "lead by example" mindset.
• Proficiency in SQL, R and or Python is valued
• Experience with self-service analytic tools.

Key Performance Areas

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand City needs and translate these into analytic questions, designing appropriate approaches and solutions using statistical methods.
• Develop and deploy statistical models & data products using appropriate algorithms and techniques.
• Ensure the smooth and continued functioning of the models & data products
• Effectively communicate technical findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences through presentations, reports, and visualizations
• Contribute to the establishment, implementation and adoption of guidelines, standards, best practices and governance systems and frameworks for the data analytic & AI community of the city
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in, statistics and related fields. Proactively identify opportunities to apply new techniques and technologies to improve our data capabilities.
• Create, maintain, and improve high-quality documentation of data analytic processes
• Lead and contribute to the delivery of projects, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently on time, within scope, and with effective communication

CLOSING DATE 24.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification (honours or 4-year degree including BTech qualifications), preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Anthropology, Industrial Psychology, User Experience, Industrial Design or a related field or relevant technical field
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience

A proven track record in the following areas:

• Product Mindset, you don't just see data; you see products.
• Deep understanding of the entire data product lifecycle.
• Champion of Governance, you know that great data products are built on a foundation of trust.
• Experience building systems, frameworks, and standards that ensure data products are well- managed, documented, and governed effectively for a large community of users.
• Able to navigate complexity, managing stakeholders, and ensuring the team's work is delivered with efficiency and impact.
• Proactively identifying new technologies and methodologies to enhance our data capabilities and drive the city forward.

Key Performance Areas

Provide quality assurance and manage the team to contribute to:

• The design and implementation of data products ensuring they meet the requirements of analytic use cases.
• The establishment and implementation of data product governance and management systems, frameworks, standards, and best practices for the data analytic & AI community of the city
• The creation, maintenance, and improvement of high- quality documentation for data product management, and data product governance and management
• The delivery of the projects, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, within scope, and with effective communication.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in product management and data product governance and management.
• Proactively identify opportunities to apply

CLOSING DATE 24.08.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in a senior administrative role.
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong proficiency with modern collaboration tools.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the planning, scheduling, and execution of data analytics training programs for the city.
• Support change management for data projects and initiatives, helping to ensure smooth adoption and user readiness.
• Manage the administrative aspects of the procurement lifecycle for data analytics tools, software, services, and training, ensuring compliance with City policies.
• Project manage tenders.
• Oversee the administrative lifecycle of contracts to ensure compliance, timely renewals, and proper record-keeping.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external events hosted or supported by the team
• Provide administrative assistance to support the logistics, implementation, communication, and tracking of the organisation's data strategy initiatives
• Assist in the preparation, formatting, and maintenance of technical documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to standards.

CLOSING DATE 24.08.2025

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Requirements

• A BTech or Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Diploma in Road Transport Management (Advantageous)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in managing a workshop
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the OHS act, regulations and policies,
• Experience in budgeting (CAPEX &OPEX) and cost control
• A valid code EB drivers’ licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Co-ordinates and manage the effective utilization of Mechanical workshops
• Manage the provision of workshop services and administration
• Manage the workshops capital budget
• Compile and manage the fleet operating budget
• Manage Service Level Agreements and ensure the provision of a reliable and efficient service
• Manage and control the optimisation of the workshop
• Managing tasks/activities associated with tyre management
• Manage the provision of Workshop HR Administration
• Ensure statutory compliance of workshop operations
• Ensure technical management of the workshop
• Managing specific maintenance, audits and inspections.

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025

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Requirements

• An appropriate BTech or Degree qualification in Mechanical/ Transport Management/ Road Transport Economics
• 5 - 8 years ‘proven track record in fleet management, fleet/plant maintenance and managing and controlling workshop related activities and experience in an automotive environment, tender and contract management and negotiations
• Experience in managing personnel
• Knowledge, Understanding and Experience of legislative environment this post operates in.
• Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office applications (including (MS Project Management) and SAP PM)
• Knowledge of Fleet Maintenance Systems would be advantageous.
• A valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Manage life cycle of the Fleet and Plant
• Manage the Fleet Capital Budget
• Compile and Manage the Fleet Operating Budget
• Develop and update Policies and Processes that facilitates effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of Urban Waste
• Management (UWM) Fleet Management
• Manage Internal and External Service Level Agreements
• Manage and Control Fleet Optimization by ensuring the
• Waste Fleet and Plant are Optimally Occupied and utilized in accordance with needs and fleet composition
• Ensuring Statutory Compliance of Fleet Operations
• Manage the provision of Fleet HR Administrational Functions
• Manage the provision of Fleet Administrational Functions by ensuring the UWM Fleet is managed cost effective and efficiently, proper records are kept, and full compliance with all statutory requirements is met.

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025

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Requirements

• B Tech or first degree in Civil Engineering
• Eligibility for registration as Candidate Engineering Technologist
• Up to 2 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Civil Engineering Infrastructure
• Computer literacy, i.e. Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS
• Projects, CAD and modelling packages.
• Willingness to travel within the City of Cape Town if required
• A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Applies basic principles and theoretical knowledge of civil engineering services
• Development facilitation
• Project management and administration
• Providing technical support to operational staff
• Compiling and maintaining stats
• Drafting routine correspondence
• Preparing engineering reports
• Conducting research and investigations and presenting the results thereof
• Responding to queries from internal and external sources
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Drafting routing correspondence

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant B degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences
• 8 years’ relevant experience required as per KPA
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Management experience at an appropriate level
• A valid driver’s licence
• 5 -10 years’ experience or exposure in a waste management related field (advantageous)

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement IWM strategies and IWM Plan including
• Waste Strategy, IWM Policy and IWM By-Law
• Initiate and co-ordinate Waste Strategy, IWM Policy and By-law implementation and review
• Develop and implement strategic support for Urban Waste
• Management Directorate, IWM planning and operations
• Manage and drive the City of Cape Town Waste Accreditation process
• Performance management of staff and administration
• Interpret and analyse legislative and corporate policies, standards and procedures and apply them correctly and effectively
• Ensuring legislative compliance in terms of NEM:WA
• Plan, design and implement a variety of systems and procedures
• Engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at executive and senior management levels
• Network and build effective relationships and partnerships within and across the organisation
• Evaluate and comment on national and provincial legislation, draft policies of Council and applications for environmental lice

CLOSING DATE 29.08.2025