Vacancies at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ post first relevant tertiary qualification
• Registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician
• A sound knowledge of mechanical and related plant equipment
•  pertaining to water and sanitation conveyance and treatment infrastructure
• A working knowledge of the occupational health and safety act
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Incumbent should be physically fit and able bodied
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Valid code B Driver’s License

Key Performance Areas

• Performs project work – improvement and modifications including design selection review, equipment selection, site meetings, installation, commissioning and handing over, and technical reports.
• Monitoring Contractor performance against agreed terms and conditions through ongoing interaction with site personnel, on-site inspections, etc. and alerting the Contractor to any acts of non-conformance.
• Perform Contract Administration and Works Project Management functions on Repairs and Maintenance tenders and Contracts
• Execute scheduled periodic statutory inspections, calibration and condition monitoring tests on tools and critical plant equipment.
• Review equipment design suitability and recommend modifications (i.e. new and additional functionality) required on existing systems as a result of process or operational changes
• Performs high level trouble shooting on complex equipment employing engineering logic and concepts
• Lead root cause analysis studies and present learning to maintenance teams
• Investigating specific mechanical problems and resolve these using specialist knowledge
• Updating and maintaining data for use on future projects.

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• BTech or First degree in Landscape Architecture.
• A 2 year postgraduate degree or 4year Honours degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years or more relevant experience.
• Experience within Local Government highly advantageous
• Professional registration as a Landscape Architect(SACLAP)
• Valid Code B driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Prepare and oversee the professional landscape architectural design and implementation of complex and/or large scale public space projects
• Initiate and coordinate the preparation of landscape policies and guidelines
• Scrutinize, assess and comment on or articulate the landscape architectural requirements of largescale and/or complex development plans
• Facilitate the participation of relevant stakeholders in the
• identification, development and adoption of landscape plans, strategies, frameworks, policies and guidelines.
• Support the implementation of capital projects and development of landscape architectural design, strategies, policies and guidelines of the Department’s capital investment programme in order to ensure the role out of the City’s service delivery objectives and the IDP

CLOSING DATE 21.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant three-year tertiary qualification majoring in an appropriate language or language practice
• Eight (8) years or more relevant experience, with managerial experience
• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to language practitioners
• Knowledge of relevant local government policies, legislative systems and processes
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office
• It will be an added advantage if the applicant can speak all three of the official languages of the Western Cape and has an understanding of South African sign language.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and oversee the Language Services Unit through providing advice, language technical knowledge regarding interpretation and translation services
• Draft specifications and ensure management of tenders and contracts for the Language Services Unit
• Render and ensure effective and timeous translation services to the City departments
• Render interpretation services in Xhosa, Afrikaans, English and Sign Language to ensure seamless proceedings at official and public meetings
• Foster and ensure that multilingualism is promoted in the City and area of jurisdiction
• Ensure management, mentoring and coaching of staff within the unit
• Oversee research and liaison with external stakeholders in the implementation of the Language Policy
• Manage and oversee the compilation and expenditure of the CAPEX and OPEX budget for the unit, and ensure compliance with the MFMA and financial regulations
• Undertake research regarding Language Services to ensure alignment to national and international best practices
• Participate in national and international benchmarking exercises
• Attend conferences and seminars with other language

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant B degree, preferably in Commerce or LLB
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications and SAP proficiency
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ relevant experience in a senior role
• Experience in a similar local government municipality will be an advantage
• Code EB driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the imbedding of contract management best practices by the Project/Programme to facilitate alignment of contract objectives (outputs/deliverables/milestones) with the specific project and strategic objectives of the organisation including but not limited to determining success factors, appropriate indicators and targets, evaluation against criteria and reporting
• Lead the activities of the Project/Programme focused on imbedding a culture of legislative compliance to facilitate the accurate identification of legislative requirements, meeting applicable requirements and reduction of resultant irregular expenditure including but not limited to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of processes prescribed
• Oversee and lead the conduct of contract reviews of designated contracts on a quarterly basis and associated reporting
• Create and maintain the contract review business process and implement measures for continuous improvement
• Participate in all bid specification committees and bid evaluation committees related to the CAR tenders.

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma/Degree as General Nurse and Midwife.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ relevant experience
• Current registration with SANC
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Performance Areas

• Consult and provide preventative, promote, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to clients on various clinical specialities (communicable and noncommunicable, childhood illnesses, antenatal care)
• General administration: update clinical records and registers
• Provide a quality Primary Healthcare Service
• Support and guide Enrolled Nurse/Auxiliary, Nursing Students and/or Voluntary Community Health Workers with the application of specific healthcare techniques and approaches
• Participation in the delivery of awareness and education programmes on clinical approaches to safe and healthy living to the community

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• Grade 10 or equivalent technical qualifications
• Grade 12 qualifications (advantageous)
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience as per KPA’s below
• 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Computer Literacy – MS Office & SAP
• Code EB Driving License
• Availability to work outside normal working hours when required
• City Tag to drive City Vehicles advantageous
• Candidates may be subjected to medical and driver test

Key Performance Areas

• Supervises and controls the operations functionality and the workforce
• Ensure that all collected litter/refuse have been removed to disposal facilities
• Monitor the performance of contractors
• Allocate daily duties to Senior & Supervisor Drivers and workforce
• Keep superiors and subordinated informed of operational progress
• Carry out investigation of allegations and complaints
• Ensure that safety guidelines in terms of staff and equipment are met
• Manage and address staff performance and training
• Relevant administration – reports, attendance, statistical information vehicle usage records, service orders, etc

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification preferably in Engineering (B.Eng. / B.Sc. (Eng) / B Tech in Electrical Engineering)
• Registered Pr Eng or registered Pr Eng Tech with ECSA
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s licence
• A minimum of 5 – 8 years post qualification relevant electrical protection experience
• Experience in power system modelling techniques and relay setting calculations
• Communication experience
• A high degree of computer literacy

Key Performance Areas

• Develops, implements and maintains a quality management system to monitor and verify the configuration of protection, automation and control schemes
• Investigates the performance of protection, automation and control systems and conducts investigations into all medium and high voltage system events
• Conducts the calculation and implementation of operational relay settings and ensures accurate power system fault level calculations for all high and medium voltage primary plant and equipment
• Conducts simulation studies of embedded generation and determines their impact on fault levels within CCT’s medium and high voltage networks
• Configures the protection, automation and control functions in relays and ensures the final design application meets the protection design philosophies for high and medium voltage primary networks
• Provide software support to the Protection Performance Audit and Settings section
• Provide mentorship and training programs to learner technicians, technicians, assistant professional officers and professional officers

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably a Clinical Psychology Degree
• Current valid registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• 35 years relevant experience
• Experience in culturally diverse communities
• PC Literate
• A valid driver’s licence
• Experience in primary health care services is desirable
• The position may require the successful candidate to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on the needs of the clinic and the patients
• The successful candidate may be required to work at different clinics or community health facilities

Key Performance Areas

• Provides primary care mental health psychology interventions for patients in primary health care facilities (clinics) including diagnosis,counselling and therapeutic interventions(treatment)
• Participates in the clinic-based multidisciplinary team meetings around patients' case reports
• Provides Interpersonal relationship management as a subject expert
• Project manages at clinic level the implementation of the mental health programme
• Conducts or participates in operational research that addresses gaps or challenges in mental health service delivery, client experience, or clinical outcomes.
• Completes administrative tasks related to job function
• Provides support for the mental health programme

CLOSING DATE 22.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B-Degree or National Diploma.
• 1 to 3 years relevant experience.
• A valid code EB drivers licence
• Computer literacy (Advanced MS Office skills).
• Prepared to work weekends, in various geographic locations throughout the City and outside of normal working hours.
• A third preferably local language will be an advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Implements and executes activities that support the Departments’ operations and services as determined by its Street People Policy and the Area-based Service Delivery Model of the City.
• Supervises fieldworkers work schedules aligned to their provision of development services that contribute to the quality of life of vulnerable people in communities at an individual and collective level with particular emphasis on homeless people and people living on streets.
• Supports the delegated authority by supervising human resources and OHSA policy and procedure compliances.
• Executes administrative functions associated with compiling, tracking and reporting on the development services, programmes and interventions of the Department.
• Engages and establishes continuous, open communications with all interested and affected internal and external stakeholders about relevant common interests.
• Facilitates and implements approved Community, Arts & Culture development programmes within the Area.
• Ensures accurately recorded, protected, maintained and managed physical assets assigned to the Area.

CLOSING DATE 22.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification or B-degree)
• (5 to 8 years relevant industry experience in Project Management/ HR/Finance/Administration environment)
• Knowledge of relevant City policies, processes and procedures would be advantageous.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency in MS Office

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct high-level research and prepare documentation to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, ensure compliance with governance and legislative requirements.
• Manage office correspondence, track unresolved issues, and coordinate meetings with senior officials and stakeholders.
• Administer budget allocation, expenditure tracking, and financial reconciliations.
• Oversee procurement and effective use of office resources and contribute to operational budget planning
• Design and maintain secure data repositories for sensitive and operational information
• Manage confidential documents, performance records, and provide strategic information to the Director.
• Delegate tasks, monitor and evaluate staff performance, mentor and coordinate training interventions
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and manage staff allowances, organizational requests, and vacancy reporting.
• Participate in forums and engage with internal and external stakeholders to support portfolio goals and service delivery
• Monitor key performance indicators and coordinate responses to client inquiries.
• Prepare reports, manage communication processes, and coordinate meeting documentation for the Director
• Plan, organize, and monitor administrative and operational projects, liaise with stakeholders, and track milestones.
• Ensure compliance with governance protocols and coordinate cross-functional project support.

CLOSING DATE 22.09.2025

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Requirements

• An LLB degree and admission as an Attorney or Advocate (Passed Bar Examination)
• Minimum of 5 years (Senior) experience in the relevant legal environment
• Minimum 8 years (Principal) experience in the relevant legal environment
• Proven experience within a local government environment will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of local government legislation, policies and procedures
• Valid driver’s license

Key Performance Areas

• Deliver a progressive professional legal service functionality in the office of the City Manager and Executive Committees, Sub Councils, Political Structures and Line Departments
• Research all relevant legislation, case law and articles to provide sound and up to date advice
• Draft and provide legal opinions based on findings of research
• Effective and efficient case management of matters within a set turnaround time
• Promotion of the City’s legal interests and safeguard it against any undue risk
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, By-laws and Policies of the City
• Play a more focused and wide-ranging research, problem solving, design and standard setting role
• Make substantial input and provide direction with regards to Council internal processes, with an impact across the organization.
• Provide a high-level advisory and consulting service on policy and complex problems
• Comment on various governance matters, such as contract terminations, declarations, property disposal deviations and contractual agreements.

CLOSING DATE 21.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Diploma/Degree as General Nurse and Midwife.
• Registration as a Professional Nurse and Clinical Nurse Practitioner with SANC
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Key Performance Areas

• Consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment / healthcare to clients on various clinical specialities (communicable and non-communicable, childhood illnesses, pre and post-natal care, occupational health, including adult curative care)
• Provide a quality Primary Healthcare Service
• General administration: accurate recordkeeping
• Support and guide Enrolled Nurses / Auxiliary, Nursing Students and / or Voluntary Community Health Workers with the application of specific healthcare techniques and approaches
• Participate in the delivery of awareness and educational programmes on clinical approaches to safe and healthy living to the community
• Assist with the planning and implementation of policy, procedure, goals and objectives at facility level.

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• A relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification, preferably in SCM / Logistics / Procurement; and
• A relevant 3-year Tertiary qualification, in Mechanical engineering will also be advantageous
• Understanding of tender life cycle and Municipal systems act and MFMA
• Knowledge of Council’s financial policies and procedures and relevant financial systems
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in technical specifications and tender administration
• In depth knowledge of fleet management, project management, tender management and administration principles, procedures and processes
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy: MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee Fleet Management tender management activities and apply a body of specialist knowledge and expertise to enable adherence to the organisation-wide approach to demand plan and tender management and other relevant City of Cape Town (City) policies and procedures
• Lead and direct high-level interaction with stakeholders in order to control and coordinate tender processes within the department
• Manage tender preparation process, act as chairperson for bid specifications and bid evaluation committees
• Evaluate bids as well as drafting of reports to the supply chain management bid adjudication committee
• Liaise with Fleet Contract Management team in the drafting and finalisation of the Contract with the service provider
• Attend bid adjudication committee meetings in the capacity as bid evaluation committee chairperson or member of the committee.
• Responsible for the overall management of assigned projects/tenders throughout the design, initial research and investigation to ensure projects/tend time and within budget
• General administration
• Project management
• Staff supervision

CLOSING DATE 22.09.2025

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Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science (BSc) / BTech degree or equivalent in Geographic Information Systems / Land Surveying / Geomatics / Cartography or B Eng / BSc Eng (Electrical)
• Registered as Professional or Technologist in GISc with SAGC or with ECSA
• A minimum of 8 years post graduate GIS experience and exposure to its application in the electrical utility environment, with at least 5 years managerial experience.
• Extensive experience in the recording and capture of electricity distribution systems
• Excellent personnel management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving skills

Key Performance Areas

• Develops long and short-term strategies to include performance goals and staffing, with respect to departmental and business unit requirements
• Manages the processes that ensure the accurate, consistent, and current geospatial data collection, capture and maintenance
• Coordinates the production of designs for new electrical transmission, distribution and public lighting projects.
• Develops and manages job proposal design standards and methodologies.
• Manages the efficient rate of Job Proposal production
• Manages and coordinates all activities related to the acquisition, processing and administration of wayleaves and land matters within the unit
• Managing and overall integration of technical design activities in architectural engineering projects
• Applies theory and principals of mechanical and electrical engineering to modify and develop equipment design drawings, process control, and electrical power distribution and instrumentation diagrams under direction of engineering staff
• Communicates with senior management, fellow professionals as well as internal and external customers to address issues of common interest and share information

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a master’s degree in economics
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant functional experience
• Proven experience in undertaking socio-economic Cost
• Benefit Analysis (and related techniques) and macroeconomic  impact modelling on infrastructure projects or policies will be advantageous
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and adaptability across content fields
• Experience in the use and development of economic models
• Experience in the use of R and/or Python programming languages for data analysis and modelling will be preferrable
• Project and stakeholder management experience

Key Performance Areas

• Undertake economic modelling and customized research to inform City planning, policy, and decision-making.
• Contribute to applied economic analysis for line departments, including socio-economic appraisals: cost-benefit analyses for major projects and policies.
• Assist in the development of customised economic tools, frameworks and models that contribute to evidence-based decision making
• Provide specialist economic input and advisory services to strategies, policies, programmes, and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the ex-post evaluation of the impact of City policies and programmes
• Prepare high-quality, accessible reports and present research findings to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, representing  the city.

CLOSING DATE 28.09.2025

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Requirements

• Relevant professional ICT qualification, preferably B-Tech Degree or BSc Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• 2 – 5 years relevant post qualification experience in IT/OT networking and network security engineering.
• Valid Code B or EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Monitoring of all internal and external network activity using best practice such as the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) application and logs and reporting the status to the SPO.
• Configuration and Monitoring of all internal and external OT/IT connectivity.
• Support in managing Linux servers, Windows servers and VMware operating systems ensuring latest necessary patches are applied according to Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) vendor’s requirements.
• Support the SPO in developing, maintaining and enforcing the Cyber Security Policy and related SOP’s to ensure the security and integrity of the ADMS is in line with best practice and legislative requirements. This includes the disaster recovery and Anti-Virus environments.
• Manage the ADMS databases including support, upgrades, maintenance, replacement, decommissioning, licensing, replication, and backups.
• Maintain and evolve the entire ADMS OT network including all the network appliances so that the service is available continuously, all year round.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in database management, security systems, office automation, firewalling, intrusion detection, and backup methodologies. Ensure systems are secure, efficient, and up to date by liaising with application vendors on new releases and coordinating timely implementation of updates.
• Conduct regular health checks on network infrastructure and appliances to ensure system stability.
• Provide SAP support including creation of purchase requisitions, GRNs, work orders, and purchase orders. Assist Operations and City staff in resolving

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• Plumbing Trade Test certificate in accordance with S26D of the Skills Development Act, Act 97 of 1998. (Red seal)
• 3-5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience
• Code C driver’s licence
• PrDP will be advantageous
• SAP literacy will be advantageous
• Knowledge of reticulation networks and plumbing/construction processes as well as Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Physically fit and able-bodied
• Ability to lift heavy manhole covers, carry heavy equipment and fit into confined spaces
• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies, perform standby duties and planned overtime
• Willingness to enter confined areas.

Key Performance Areas

• Network control and monitoring to ensure optimal operation of water reticulation system
• Troubleshooting to ensure faults are detected and repaired and functionality restored with minimal disruption
• Inspections to ensure maintenance and repair sequences are efficient and effective
• Activating and coordinating appropriate technical response teams to ensure that defects are attended to with optimal efficiency.
• Capture relevant feedback on service request/ maintenance orders/ job cards
• Preparing resource requirements and completing service/works orders
• Reviewing drawings and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Performs activities within a trade that involves designing, constructing, repairing, fabricating, fault finding and diagnostics. Uses the full range of appropriate tools and equipment.
• Complete inspection reports for the attention of the supervisor.
• Works independently and required to supervise staff.

CLOSING DATE 26.09.2025

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Requirements

• A Grade 10 certificate
• Valid Level 1 First Aid certificate
• A valid lifeguard certificate would be an advantage
• At least 24 months (4 seasons) relevant lifesaving experience
• Proven supervisory experience would be an advantage
• Physically fit
• Clear criminal record and no pending criminal cases, awaiting trial and/or pending sentencing cases
• Good communication and conflict handling skills and upholding the image of the City at all times
• Drug free
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo  compulsory drug testing
• NOTE: All shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo  compulsory competency assessments. The main swimming pool season commences in October 2025.
• Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for appointment as seasonal staff on a NON-PERMANENT SEASONAL CONTRACT basis.
• Successful candidates are required to work on an “as-and-when-required” basis up to a maximum of 40 hours paid per week, primarily over weekends, public holidays and during the school holidays and festive season periods.

Key Performance Areas

Job Purpose:

• Perform lifeguard duties and to supervise and train staff (Lifeguards) to ensure the safety of patrons and to provide a clean and safe facility.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Supervisory and administrative duties and deputizing for the Line Manager as and when required
• Lifeguarding functions including the following:
• Patrolling, monitoring and controlling the pool and deck and diving areas

CLOSING DATE 19.09.2025