Vacant Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of the citizens by ensuring the implementation of social welfare and community development services within the regions.
• This post is stationed in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA
• A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience
• Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation

• A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the Management of the implementation of the following programmes within the region: Special Programmes
• Families and Children Programmes
• Social Crime Prevention Programmes
• Community Development Programmes
• Oversee the district business planning, information management and stakeholder management within the region
• Oversee regional level corporate service which include: People Management and Financial Management.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures: Educational environment
• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures
• Management principles

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Capability and leadership
• People Management and Empowerment
• Programme and Project Management
• Financial Management and Change Management

Skills:

• Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures
• People Management planning
• Problem solving
• Sound Budgeting skills
• Communication and facilitation skills
• Strategic thinking and planning.

Remuneration

• All inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (Salary Level 13)

Closing Date

• 2025/07/21

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage all aspects of the sub-programme for management and implementation of capital and maintenance health infrastructure projects for a defined region set in line with the Western Cape Government values.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate B degree in Architecture or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3-years appropriate post-qualification experience
• Compulsory professional registration with SACAP (South African Council for the Architectural Profession) as a Professional Architect
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage professional in-house project teams and relevant committees for a particular project or package of projects
• Manage the procurement process of projects; Monitor, control and report on project/programme implementation
• Identify and extract data and information to assist client departments with the drafting of their user asset management plan
• Research and study literature to keep abreast of new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional Councils, Boards and organisations
• Assisting technical staff to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives
• Management of framework, term service and consultant agreements including appointments, management, payment processes.

Competencies

• Experience of contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation
• Knowledge of programme, project management, research and planning procedures
• Knowledge of financial management
• Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment
• Leadership, communication, organising and teamwork
• Verbal and written communication in skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Conflict management
• Able to work in a team.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 761 157 (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date

• 2025/07/28

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct animal science research, assessment, evaluation, development, innovation, ensure the protection and sustainability of resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy.
• This post has a particular need of a scientist with dairy research experience as that is the research that is conducted on the Outeniqua Research Farm.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year Natural Science Degree: BSc (Hons) or BSc (Agric) as recognized by the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) that allows for professional registration
• Compulsory and valid registration with the SACNASP as a professional Natural Scientist in Animal Science
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• MSc or PhD in Animal Sciences
• Demonstrable experience in dairy research.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and standard operating procedures
• Perform farm animal research data analysis and compliance functions
• Research and development; Human capital development.

Competencies

• Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management
• Scientific methodologies and models
• Dairy science
• Computer-aided scientific applications
• Technical report writing
• Data analysis
• Policy development and analysis
• Presentation skills; Mentoring.

Skills in the following:

• Team leadership
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Networking
• People management
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving and analysis
• Change management
• Innovation
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 761 157 - Grade C: 1 144 008 (OSD as prescribed)

Closing Date

• 2025/07/28

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician
• A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (Engineering) experience
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render technical services
• Assist Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop, and technical office activities
• Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and review and or produce technical designs with specifications and submit for evaluation and approval by the relevant authority
• Perform administrative and related functions
• Provide input into the budgeting process as required
• Compile and submit reports as required
• Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan
• Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control technical and related personnel and assets
• Research and development
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on enginee

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Technical:

Project Management knowledge and experience: 

• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering
• AutoCAD drawing
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting

Generic:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team work
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication
• Computer skills
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Change Management
• Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 391 671 - R 418 332 per annum; Grade B: R 442 389 - R 473 778 per annum; Grade C: R 498 816- R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed)

Closing Date

• 2025/07/28

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Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate an integrated demand, acquisition and contract management support service to the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a supply chain management working environment.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Render support with the facilitation of demand planning for specific Mobility related commodities as well as products, services and equipment
• Render support with the facilitation of acquisition management support
• Render support with the facilitation of contract management support in the Department
• Supervisory functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Procurement and provisioning services
• Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its associated regulations, practice notes and circulars
• Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy
• Supply Chain Management Guide to Accounting Officers and Authorities
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial and supply chain delegations and best practice in the Public Service
• Service level agreements, supplier management, contract management, departmental policies and procedures, government financial systems
• Strategic sourcing process across broad range of commodities in a Goods and Services environment
• Legal aspects in supply chain management and ability to draft heads of terms and input to SLA negotiations
• Supply chain management AOS
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Performance management

Skills needed:

• Numeracy literacy
• Proven computer literacy
• Wri

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/07/28