Vacancies at Western Cape Local Government

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• To provide administrative support to the Directorate; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component;
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Administrative processes; Clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data; Government knowledge, including financial processes and Batho Pele Principles;
• Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Record keeping; Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4); Proof of voluntary community work. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery;
• Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.  

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 in Public Administration or an appropriate diploma; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

Recommendation

• N/A

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the draft annual Municipal Performance report in terms of section 47 of the Municipal Systems Act; Collect, validate and evaluate municipal data & information relating to municipal compliance reports;
• Develop and submit recommendations for municipal support, capacity-building initiatives, and appropriate interventions; Analyse trends in municipal compliance through municipal monitoring and execute follow up research arising from municipal trend reports; Managerial functions. 

Competencies

• Working 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; Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000), Municipal Structures Act (117 of 1998),
• Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (GN21, GG37245, 17 January 2014), Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers (GN344, GG34213, 21 April 2011); 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; Constitutional legislative an inter-governmental dispersion in South Africa.; COGTA prescribed reporting procedures and national and provincial directives; Financial and administrative system and procedures of municipalities; Programmes and project planning and management; Council and political dynamics; In-depth knowledge of Local Government Legislation.
• Skills in the following: Analyse municipal budgets and financial management systems; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit; Analytical thinking skills Conflict management; Organisational; Budgeting; Information system and data base interrogation; Negotiations; Written and verbal communication; Ability to analyse data with a view to make assumptions and forecast; Ability to interpret annual financial statements. 

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Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 in Public Administration or an appropriate Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and Coordinate the Annual Municipal Performance Report in terms of Section 47 of the Municipal Systems Act; Collect, Validate and evaluate municipal data and information relating to municipal compliance reports;
• Prepare recommendations for municipal support and interventions; Manage amd analyse trends in municipal compliance through municipal monitoring and execute follow up research arising from municipal trend reports;
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management and Financial Management.

Competencies

• Working 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; Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000), Municipal Structures Act (117 of 1998), Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers (GN21, GG37245, 17 January 2014), Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers (GN344,  GG34213, 21 April 2011);
• 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;
• Constitutional legislative an inter-governmental dispension in South Africa; COGTA prescribed reporting procedures and national and provincial directives; Financial and administrative system and procedures of municipalities; Programmes and project planning and management; Council and political dynamics; n-depth knowledge of Local Government Legislation.
• Skills in the following: Analytical thinking; Conflict management; Organisational; Budgeting; Information system and data base interrogation; Negotiations; Written and verbal communication; Interpret annual financial statements; Analyse municipal budgets and financial management systems; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management | Accounting/ Finance/ Audit; Ability to analyse data with a view to make assumptions and forecast. 

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Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. 

Recommendation

• N/A

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of an integrated early warning system; Support the implementation of special interventions for priority and secondary hazards;
• Provide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of early warnings, interventions and risk information systems; Managerial functions. 

Competencies

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and related policies and guidelines; Disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction; 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 in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Disaster risk reduction; Data management; Crisis management; Communication skills (written and verbal)

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. 

Recommendation

• None. 

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit; Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intra-governmental relations; Monitor the effective and efficient functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities;
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management. 

Competencies

• Working 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.. Knowledge and understanding of 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 in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit.