Vacant Jobs at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure has a career opportunity for a suitably qualified Engineering Technologist to provide technical advisory services and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 3-years post qualification Engineering Technologist (Electrical) experience
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Engineering Technologist; A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

Provide technological advisory services:

• Support Engineers, Technicians and associates in field, workshop and office activities
• Promote safety standards in line with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures
• Develop, maintain and manage current technologies; and Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles.
• Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports
• Provide inputs to the operational plan; and Develop, implement and maintain databases
• Research and development: Keep up with new technologies and procedures
• Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise;and To liaise with relevant boards/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Project management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment; Skills needed: Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Change management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; Planning and organising; People management. Problem solving and analysis.

Remuneration    

• Grade A: R 453 576 - R 487 500 per annum; Grade B: R 513 303 - R 551 493 per annum; Grace C: R 586 665 - R 690 237 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Government, Department of Social Development has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to be responsible for the management of a residential facility in an efficient, effective and economical way in terms of various relevant legislative requirements. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B- Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience in a secure or substance treatment residential care or related environment
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Effective service delivery in terms of National, Provincial frameworks and International accords / models of residential care standard operating procedures; Ensure effective, efficient and economic use of appropriate funds and physical resources; Effective people management; Operational management of the facility.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes (Social Worker); Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics.

Skills needed:

• Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Conflict management; Interpersonal; Report-writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation;  Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG), is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, results-driven, and experienced professional who is passionate about creating a culture for people who have a passion for serving others to make a real difference in the quality of life of our citizens.
• The successful candidate will lead and manage the Chief Directorate responsible for the development of children, families, and vulnerable groups. This post is stationed in Cape Town CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) or higher, as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level;
• Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Service (SMS) Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. (The certificate must be submitted prior to or upon appointment.)Bottom of Form

Recommendation    

• None

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic Management, Advice and Guidance: Provide strategic leadership, direction, and expert advice in respect of the following functional areas to ensure integrated, responsive, and people-centred services.
• Programme Formulation and Management – Children and Families: Formulate, implement, and manageChild Protection programmes, including services related to HIV/AIDS. Formulate and manage Services to Families programmes that promote family preservation, parenting support, and early intervention services.
• Programme Formulation and Management – Vulnerable Groups: Formulate, implement, and manage programmes for Persons with Disabilities, promoting their rights, inclusion, and access to support services. Formulate, implement, and manageOlder Persons programmes to ensure their protection, participation, and access to services that promote active ageing.
• Contract Management of Funded NGOs: Oversee the funding, monitoring, and evaluation of NGO service providers to ensure accountability, value for money, and service delivery in line with departmental priorities.
• Strategic Change Management: Lead change management initiatives within the Chief Directorate to align programmes and operations with evolving policy priorities and socio-economic needs.
• People Management: Provide leadership in human resource management, including performance management, staff development, organisational culture, and transformation imperatives.
• Financial Management: Ensure effective financial planning, budget management, expenditure control, and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related regulations.

Competencies    

Proven Knowledge of:

• Relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices related to the line functions of the post;
• Information systems that support knowledge and information management;
• Procurement and tendering processes;
• Policy development, strategic planning, and the monitoring, evaluation, and review of strategies and programmes;
• Global, regional, and local political, economic, and social trends that impact the Western Cape Government;
• Labour relations legislation, regulations, and best practices;
• Performance Management Systems and Frameworks.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic capability and leadership;
• People Management and Empowerment;
• Programme and Project Management;
• Financial Management;
• Change Management.

Skills:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Customer service orientation
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Audit and compliance oversight
• Economic, financial, and statistical analysis
• Legal administration.

Remuneration    

• All–inclusive salary package of R 1 494 900 per annum (salary level 14).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, requires a service-oriented individual to support internal staff across eleven departments by responding to HR-related enquiries through the People Management Contact Centre, which includes the Call Centre, Walk-in Centre, and Mobile Contact Centre services.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Human resources, Public Management or related field
• A minimum of 1 year relevant Human Resource and/or Call/Contact Centre experience.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Handle Human Resource (HR) related enquiries; Respond professionally to HR-related enquiries received via telephone, email, or walk-ins by identifying the nature of the query and providing accurate guidance on HR policies, procedures, and processes such as leave, pensions, housing, recruitment, and performance management
• Accurately capture and categorise client interactions in the enquiry management system, ensuring client details are updated, enquiries are classified by type and urgency, and resolution statuses are maintained
• Escalate unresolved queries and follow-up;  Maintain and update HR-related databases and platforms, support reporting through accurate data compilation and analysis of enquiry trends, and provide statistical inputs to inform workforce planning and decision-making
• Assist clients with completing required documentation, ensure forms are correctly filled and supported and forward to the appropriate HR unit, Facilitation of a mobile contact centre service : Support the planning and delivery of mobile contact centre initiatives by coordinating logistics and  stakeholder engagement while assisting with client enquiries during events
• It will be advantageous to a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• HR policies, procedures, and relevant legislation (e.g., Public Service Act and regulations); Client care principles and information management; Internal and external communication protocols; Interpretation and application of HR related policies and guidelines
• Use of relevant enquiry management system/ case management system; MS Office applications and HR systems (e.g., PERSAL or similar).

Skills needed:

• Communication (written, verbal and presentation); Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure; Analytical and problem-solving; Data management proficiency; Professionalism, patience, and a positive attitude; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team; Self-motivated, disciplined, and deadline oriented; Data capturing; Strong planning, organizing and coordination abilities; Conflict resolution.

Remuneration    

• R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 and manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic direction in the process. You will be required to deliver, oversee and assist in quality assurance of inception and designs of roads and highways comprising the provincial road network.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of six years post qualification experience required
• Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer
• A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Engineering design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources;

Governance:

• Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources; Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services
• People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements.

Competencies 

Knowledge of the following:

• Programme and Project Management
• Engineering, legal and operational compliance
• Engineering operational communication
• Process knowledge and skills;
• Maintenance skills and knowledg
• Mobile equipment operating skills
• Engineering design and analysis knowledge
• Research and development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Creating high performance culture
• Technical consulting
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• People Management, Planning and organizing
• Engineering and professional judgment
• Strategic capability and leadership.

Behavioral competencies:

• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making
• Team leadership
• Creativity
• Financial management
• Customer focus and responsiveness
• Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.

Remuneration    

• Grade A - All-inclusive salary package of R1 266 450 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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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 three 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 and local authorities regarding contracts
• Human capital development including training of technical staff; Office administration and budget planning; Provide inputs for standardisation of plans and project procedure manual; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery
• Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures; Provide assistance to contractors and consultants to ensure adherence to regulations, procedures and standards; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering matters; Keep abreast of new technological changes.

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    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide and manage technical advisory services and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through research. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
• A minimum of six years post qualification experience required
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional EngineeringTechnologist
• A valid code B driving license.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

Engineering design and analysis effectiveness:

• Perform final review and approvals or audits on new engineering designs according to design principles or theory; Maintain engineering operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Governance: Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources

Financial Management:

• Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services
• People management: Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of engineering services according to organizational needs and requirements. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Project Management
• Technical design and analysis knowledge
• Research and Development
• Computer-aided engineering applications
• Knowledge of legal compliance
• Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Networking; Professional judgment
• Process knowledge and skills
• Maintenance skills and knowledge
• Mobile equipment operating skills 
• Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications
• Creating high performance culture; Technical consulting
• Communication (written and verbal) skills
• People Management, Planning and organizing; Engineering and professional judgment
• Strategic capability and leadership

Behavioral competencies:

• Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management, negotiation and Change Management skills.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 921 900  - Grade A (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the departmental programme and project management (PPM) office.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a relevant field such as Project Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Built Environment (e.g. Construction Management, Civil Engineering)/ Information Management or similar
• A minimum of 1 year proven experience in project administration or coordination
• Experience should include: Working within a structured project/programme management environment; Using project management systems (e.g. PCS, MS Project); Supporting financial tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Coordinating meetings, stakeholders, and project logistics.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• To assist Project /Programme Manager with all aspects of project administration; and to report to and keep the manager fully informed of developments. This role includes ensuring compliance with project management, legislative processes, and systems governed by DOI Project Management standards; The DPO conducts program assurance reviews using the Project Controls System (PCS) that forms part of the eMerge Technology System and provides overall project management guidance; Render a general administrative support service to the Departmental Programme Office (DPO) Directorate; Assist the Directorate in carrying out administrative activities, both general and project related; Assist with secretariat functions at Directorate meetings, which include setting up meetings, drafting agendas, compilation of the minutes, editing presentations and circulating these to the members of the meeting; Assist the Directorate with the preparation and consolidation of financial inputs received from line managers for the facilitation of resource utilisation of projects; Provide support to the DPO in terms of Financial Management; Monitor, control and report on expenditure in the Directorate as well as project expenditure; Timeous and accurate registration of all project information (including financial) on the Project Management Information System; Establish and maintain project documentation library, this includes providing document management support, the identification, change control, and administration on all project-related documents; Perform quality reviews; Perform System training; Keep the manager fully up to date with all developments, and track and report on overall project progress; Assist with technical user support; Assist the Project/Programme Manager to implement new processes and  procedures; Work closely with line and project and programme managers to provide project administration support throughout the project lifecycle. 

Competencies    

Knowledge of the following:

• Project management; Application of relevant legislation; Departmental Strategic and Service Delivery Plan
• Departmental objectives; Departmental operational Strategies
• Ability to manage information; Principles and processes for providing support
• Computer literate (highly proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project)
• Written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to support Project/Programme Managers across all phases of the project lifecycle, including scheduling, progress tracking, and reporting
• Ability to consolidate financial inputs, monitor and control expenditure, and produce accurate financial reports for both Directorate and project-specific activities;
• Competence in establishing and maintaining a project documentation library, applying change control procedures, and conducting quality reviews; Advanced knowledge of System Administration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting agendas, compiling minutes, editing presentations, and facilitating effective meeting logistics
• It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration    

• R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/20