Vacant Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering Mechanical 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 - Grade C: R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to perform quantity surveying work in the development of project, plans and designs for buildings, structures, or facilities.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification Quantity Surveying experience
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Quantity Survey Professionals (SACQSP) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Recommendation: None.

Key Performance Areas

• Perform quantity surveying activities on buildings, structures or facilities
• Co-ordinate professional teams on all aspects regarding quantity surveying
• Ensure adherence to quantity determination standards
• Provide quantity surveying advice and technical support in the evaluation of costs
• Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies; Develop quantity surveying related policies, methods and practices
• Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination
• Review the cost determinations of projects and estimates accomplished by building designers and/or sub-professional personnel;
• Ensure adherence to the requirements of professional registration; Human capital development
• Mentor, train and develop candidate quantity surveyors and related technical and administrative personnel to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound quantity surveying principles and code of practice
• Supervise quantity surveying work and processes
• Administer performance management and development; Offi

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Technical:

• Programme and project management
• Quantity Survey principles and methodologies
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting
• creating high performance culture
• Networking
• Professional judgement.

Generic:

• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Self-management
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Written and verbal communication
• Proven computer literacy
• Planning and organising
• Conflict management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People management
• Change management
• Innovation.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 761 157 - R 816 852 per annum; Grade B: R 866 304 - R 924 198 per annum Grade C: R 976 029 - R 1, 144 008 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per the OSD prescript)

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil 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 driving license (Code B or higher).

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 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
• 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
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Technical:

• Project Management
• Technical design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting

Generic:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team work
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Change Management.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 391 671 - Grade C: R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render technical services and support in engineering research, design, manufacturing, operations and maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil 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 driving license (Code B or higher).

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 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
• 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
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Technical:

• Project Management
• Technical design and analysis
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Legal compliance
• Technical report writing
• Technical consulting

Generic:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team work
• Creativity
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Computer skills
• People Management
• Planning and Organising
• Change Management.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 391 671 - Grade C: R 586 665 per annum, (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed).

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Professional Engineer to administer construction contracts related to road infrastructure from the tender documentation phase through to the implementation and finalisation of the execution phase.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification engineering experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer
• A valid code B driving licence
• Recommendation: None

Key Performance Areas

• Provide technical input into tender and contract documentation and ensure through evaluation that specifications are based on sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice
• Develop cost effective construction solutions according to standards
• Evaluate existing technical manuals,standard drawings and procedures
• Input into the development of tender specifications
• Approval of engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards
• Ensure training and development of candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice
• Administer performance management and development
• Manage resources
• Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement and contract administration
• Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery
• Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Liaise with other Directorates, regional offices

Competencies

Working knowledge of the following:

• Road infrastructure maintenance and construction
• Engineering design and analysis knowledge
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office) as well as computer aided engineering applications
• Programme and Project Management
• Contract administration
• Tender conditions and evaluation;Conditions of contract (GCC 2015
• Standard Specifications(Colto)
• Compilation of contract documentation
• Contract law and Contract adjudication
• Willingness to travel away from headquarters on a regular basis.

Skills needed:

• Technical report writing
• Sound engineering and professional judgement
• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making, Team work, Creativity
• Communication (written and verbal) and People Management.

Remuneration

• Grade A: R 879 342 - R 938 061 per annum; Grade B: R 990 669 - R 1 067 235 per annum; Grade C: R 1 127 100 - R 1 323 267 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescript)

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to support and facilitate investment in the related services industries of the Western Cape economy.
• This includes identifying and promoting economic growth opportunities in sectors such as financial services and ICT, as well as supporting investment in priority sectors within the province.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics or Investment Management
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in administration or project management relating to sector development or investment management

Recommendation

• A postgraduate qualification
• A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the implementation of sector strategies, policies, programmes and projects
• Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support horizontal and vertical alignment
• Support and implement the market growth, Investment, and related promotion of the prioritised sectors
• Participate in the unblocking of opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes
• Provide an administrative service to support programmes, the Directorate and the Chief- directorate
• Provide support relating to the investment facilitation role and function of the Chief Directorate and Department.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Skills needed:

• Applied Strategic Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• Problem Solving Legal Administration
• Self-delivery innovation
• Stakeholder management
• Organisation communication
• Self-Management
• Team Membership
• Investment facilitation & management.Communication (written and verbal).

Remuneration

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date

• 2025/08/18