Vacant Openings at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the promotion of road safety through effective and efficient law enforcement in the Province by effective leadership and supervision of subordinates.
• The successful incumbents must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior certificate or equivalent qualification); Must be in possession of a Basic Traffic Diploma; A minimum of 6 years experience in the field; A valid code A and EC driving licence; No Criminal record.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and enforce Road Traffic, Public Passenger, Transport Legislation and other relevant legislations; Manage joint law enforcement activities and projects (co-operative governance); Manage resources and provide leadership and direction to all subordinates; Identify and manage risks; Manage the performance of all administrative activities and related duties; Supevisory functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Operational functioning of the Directorate Traffic Law Enforcement; National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996); Road Traffic Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 64 of 2008); Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act 60 of 2000); Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977); Firearms Control Regulations, 2004; National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; Dimensional and Mass Limitations and the Requirements for Abnormal Load Vehicles (TRH 11); Guidelines from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning; Organising; Leadership; Monitoring; People Management; Investigations; Motivational; Analytical; Operational/Project Management; Negotiation; Interpretation; Legal Evidential; Ability to work under pressure.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to develop and promote arts and culture.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Arts and Culture.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Program Development and Implementation; Event Management; Partner and Stakeholder management; Community Engagement; Budget Management; Financial Management; Reporting and Evaluation; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Relevant experience in the arts and culture field; Relevant experience in Arts and Culture/Creative Industries/Cultural development and promotion; Management and execution of arts programmes.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: White Paper on Arts, Culture and Heritage; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); Project Management; Event Management; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Planning and organizational; Networking.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to co-ordinate and review the processing of requisitions for goods and services.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Managing the Logistics Management function; Render support services during the creation and processing of orders for goods and services; Develop and monitor processes to ensure proper Performance and Contract Administration; Provide additional support to the Division Demand and Acquisition Management Unit; Provide support to line function; People Management
• It will be advantageous to have experience in Contracts and Performance Management
• A valid driving license( Code B or higher).
• Note: Pe ople with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Logistic Information System (LOGIS); Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA; National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's); General Conditions of the Contract; Contract Management Guidelines; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and PPPFA Regulations. BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; Document management Enterprise Content Management (ECM), inclusive of registry services and policy and procedures governing these functions.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skill (written and verbal); Report writing.

Remuneration

• R 382 245 per annum (Salary level 9)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the development and promotion of artistic and cultural expression in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the development and promotion of arts and culture; Manage cultural support services inclusive of Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC); Manage human resources; Financial and procurement management; Cultural Facilities management; It will be advantageous to have a valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Arts and culture sector; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Public entity procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial
• Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Operational Planning; Transformational leadership; Networking; Written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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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 the provision of integrated and reliable immovable asset management information.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalant or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 3 years related supply chain experience at a supervisory/management level
• 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

• Manage departmental acquisitions; Manage departmental SCM Contracts; Provide support to potential service providers, bid committee members and line managers; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

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
• 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

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for an experienced registered Industrial Psychologist to enhance individual, group and organisational behaviour initiatives/interventions.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology; Compulsory registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• A minimum of 3 years post - registration experience as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, guide and advise on complex theories and models in order to enhance behavioural, group and organisational behaviour
• Responsible to perform psychometric and other assessments in order to determine the potential and/or suitability for training, development and recruitment and to determine individual, group and organisational effectiveness
• Assess organisational behaviour dynamics
• Design and develop assessment tools; Advise on institutional improvement and development based on diagnostic surveys and assessments
• Advise on development of policies; Report on IP research
• Develop and Execute culture and leadership development interventions to improve organisational performance
• Apply paradigms, theories and models to enhance organisational behaviour
• Facilitate and implement Western Cape Government Transversal Culture Programmes
• Project management and Reporting
• It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in Leadership and Culture Interventions
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development); Health Professions Act, 1974; HPCSA Code of Ethics for Professionals; HPCSA training requirements; Scope of practice for Psychologists; Maintenance of professional registration through participation in continuous professional development; Research methods and statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Mentoring and coaching practices; Project management; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 Key elements of policies, frameworks, norms and standards on organisational performance; Labour Relations.

Skills needed:

• Analytical; Change management; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Conflict resolution; Diagnostic; Diversity management; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative; Problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation; Professional judgment and reasoning ability; Project management; Research; Strong people skills and relationship building; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Verbal and written communication.

Remuneration

• R 872 709 per annum (Grade 1) - OSD as prescribed.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to actively monitor pollution and the management of chemicals through the development of monitoring programmes, the collection and analysis of relevant data and the development of pollution information management systems that supports the Directorate Pollution and Chemicals Management’s objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/ Honours (equivalent or higher qualification) in natural or physical sciences, environmental management/sciences or engineering field or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6 years relevant environmental management experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice and guidance on environmental technical reports (including impact assessment reports) to organs of state and other stakeholders regarding pollution and chemicals management
• Develop, implement and manage water quality/pollution and chemicals monitoring and information management projects
• Actively engage, support and provide input into transversal initiatives and forums relevant to pollution and chemicals management including implementation of the Western Cape Sustainable Water Protection Plan
• Manage financial and human resources within the sub-directorate, including general office management and administration.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience in the following:

• Environmental Management (that includes integrated environmental management
• (Pollution management) and application of environmental legislation
• Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA)
• Project planning, implementation and management, including financial management; Interpretation of water quality data and pollution information
• Chemicals management and international conventions
• Research, data analysis, interpretation and technical/scientific report writing
• Analyse, interpret and respond to scientific, technical reports and policy and legislation.

Skills needed:

• Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication (verbal and written); General office and administration; Human Resource Management; Financial Management (budgeting and expenditure control; supply chain management processes); Stakeholder engagement; Problem-solving.

Remuneration

• Grade A - R 612 480 per annum (OSD as prescribed).

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation within the manufacturing sector.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year post school qualification (equivalent or higher) in economics, finance or commerce
• A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative and project management experience; 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.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate the implementation of sector strategies, policies, programmes and projects; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support value chain alignment within the sectors; Support and implement the market growth and promotion of the prioritised sectors; Participate in the unlocking of opportunities to achieve strategic outcomes
• Provide administrative services to support programmes, the directorate and chief directorate; Research and report writing
• The following will be advatageous: An appropriate undergraduate degree at NQF 7 or higher in economic, finance or commerce as recognised by SAQA
• Relevant experience in the manufacturing sector or sector development.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• HRM processes and labour relations; Public Financial Management Act; Project Management; Stakeholder management; Monitoring and evaluation systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Problem-solving and decision-making; Applied strategic and creative thinking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government is seeking a dynamic and innovative senior manager to drive, co-ordinate and implement key economic accelerator themes and growth opportunities towards creating an enabling economic environment in the Western Cape.
• This position is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant undergraduate NQF level 8 or higher recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience at senior managerial level.

Recommendation

• None

Key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership to strategically and programmatically drive, develop, implement and maintain key catalytic infrastructure interventions;
• Oversee the economic, research, policy and planning environment to shape provincial economic strategy;
• Strategically drive and implement an enabling environment to accelerate the digital economy, technology and innovation;
• Facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth within sectors and industries;
• Strategically develop, implement and coordinate the transformation of the Western Cape economy towards green economic growth;
• People and Financial Management.

Competencies

• Sector and catalytic infrastructure implementation
• Linkages with economic sector engagement for effective and collaborative public/private (business) interaction
• Enabling environment requirements for an effective knowledge economy, including innovation and digital economy
• Global green economy and its relevance for applicants to create jobs
• South African and global businesses, economic landscapes
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstratable leadership and strategic planning skills
• Ability to lead and build dynamic, professional project management teams
• Ability to engage effectively at senior executive levels

Remuneration

• All-inclusive salary package of R 1 813 182.00 per annum (Level 15).
• Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund.
• The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the provisioning of a departmental strategic management support function. The successful incubent must be able to work under pressure, willing to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Strategic Management, Transport Policy or Transport Economics
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in a strategic 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

• Provide support to the compilation of the departmental strategies and plan (Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plans (APP), Annual Operations Plans, Business Plans)
• Provide support with the development and alignment of departmental strategic objectives and performance indicators with national and provincial outcomes and objectives
• Provide support to the complilation of departmental annual, mid and end reports; Provide support to the Operations Management Framework /Service Delivery Improvement Programme; Managerial functions
• It will be advantageous to have an appropriate post-graduate qualification in Strategic Management, Transport Economics, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation or Policy development.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Strategic planning and reporting processes;People Management and Financial Management; Relevant legislation and policy frameworks; Research and policy environment; Strategic business planning tools; Project management;
• Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy (MS Office packages).

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to provide a general administrative support service in support of the departmental CRU.
• The successful candidate will be required to travel away from Head Office from time to time.
• This may necessitate travel between Elsenburg, Cape Town and/or department district offices in the province. Remote working is not a possibility.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide procedural and basic policy advice to internal clients; Provide an office administration service; Provide logistical support; Provide a typing service; Provide a reception service. The following will be advantageous: Relevant tertiary qualification and relevant experience.

Competencies

• A good understanding of the following: Organisational structure of the Department; Departmental procedures; Corporate governance requirements, with particular reference to prescribed plans and committees (in as far as they relate to the work of the CSC); Provincial policies, service level agreement and service schedules in terms of which the working relationship with the CSC is managed.
• A working knowledge of the business of the CSC.

Skills in the following:

• Computer literacy (E-mail, internet, MS Office); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpretive and formulation skills; Analytical thinking; Basic statistical and numeracy skills; Networking; Interpersonal skills; Planning and organizing; Problem solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; A valid driving licence (Code B).

Remuneration

• R 228 321 - R 268 950 per annum (Salary level 5)

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29

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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 render support with the management and review of financial accounting services in line with relevant legislation, regulations frameworks and departmental policies, procedures and processes.
• The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
• A minimum of 6 years experience in a financial accounting and/or management accounting working environment.

Recommendation

• None.

Key Performance Areas

• Bookkeepers; Banking; Monitoring and reporting on revenue and receivables; Supervisory functions; It will be advantageous to have working knowledge of general information support systems such as PERSAL and BAS.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

• Legislative framework governing the Publi Service; Departmental accounting services; Public Service financial legislations, procedures and processes, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, (DORA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, Financial Manual)
• Financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collate financial statistics; State accountant duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics
• Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Project management; Public service procedures, processes and systems.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Planning; Organising; Problem-solving; Report-writing; Record Keeping; Interpersonal Relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Accuracy; Aptitude of Figures; Ability to perform routine tasks; Ability to operate office equipment; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from office.

Remuneration

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

Closing Date

• 2025/09/29