Month: March 2025

TRAFFIC SUPPORT SERVICES (SOMERSET WEST) REF NO: WCMD 28/2024 R1

TRAFFIC SUPPORT SERVICES (SOMERSET WEST) REF NO: WCMD 28/2024 R1

SALARY :

R308 154 – R362 994 per annum (Level 07)

CENTRE :

Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B (equivalent or higher qualification);
  • A minimum of 1- year relevant administrative support experience in a traffic law enforcement working environment.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Organisational and management practices, policies and operational functioning of the Chief Directorate;
  • Sound knowledge of financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures and systems related to budget monitoring instrument, approved post list, expenditure commitment reports;
  • Strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes;
  • General office administration and database management;

 

  • General support systems;
  • Information and Record Management/Administration;
  • Administrative procedures and processes;
  • Procurement processes;
  • Computer-based information systems.

Skills needed:

  • Numeracy;
  • Literacy;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills;
  • Project Management;
  • Accounting, Finance and Audit;
  • Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis;
  • Legal Administration.

DUTIES :

  • Render administrative support services;
  • Co-ordinate M&E activities and maintain the relevant systems;
  • Provide support to the Traffic Centre for supply chain management activities;
  • Render advice and liaise with regard to administrative matters;
  • Supervisory functions.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr J Mostert at (065) 571 3198

SECURITY ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: POCS 01/2025 (X2 POSTS)

SECURITY ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: POCS 01/2025 (X2
POSTS)

SALARY :

R376 413 – R443 403 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE :

  • Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant experience;
  • A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
  • Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation:

Working knowledge of the following:

  • Risk Management ISO 31000, Business Continuity Management ISO 22301, Information Security ISO 27001 and security risk management.

Competencies:

  • Technical knowledge and understanding of the following:
  • Safety and Security related legislation, standards and regulations;
  • Safety and Security Management;
  • Risk Management processes;
  • Applied strategic thinking;
  • Creative thinking;

 

  • Problem analysis;
  • Problem solving and decision making;
  • Communication (written and verbal) skills;
  • Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

DUTIES :

  • Influence security governance within the WCG institutions;
  • Support the implementation of ISO aligned security methodologies for people,  processes and technology with client departments (conduct safety and security risk assessments and investigation of breaches);
  • To embed a positive security culture within facilities;
  • Advise departments in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Compliance;
  • Contribute towards sound human resource and budget practices.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms K Schumann Tel No: (021) 483 4061

STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: DOTP 20/2025

STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: DOTP 20/2025

SALARY :

  • LP 7:  R884 268 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)
  • LP 8:  R1 037 820 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)

CENTRE :

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney;
  • LP 7: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate practical post qualification legal experience;
  • LP 8: A minimum of 9 years’ appropriate practical post qualification legal experience.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law, public sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes and relevant legislation and case law.

Skills needed:

  • Excellent legal writing;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication;
  • well-developed innovative problem-solving and analytical thinking;
  • Sound organising and planning.

DUTIES :

  • Advising and drafting formal (written) egal opinions for Members of the Executive, Heads of Department and senior officials on substantive legal matters;
  • Negotiating, drafting and editing contracts of substantial importance to the Administration;
  • Drafting, scrutiny and editing of legaltechnical correspondence;

 

  • Liaising with the Litigation Unit in relation to matters that are related
    to substantial legal opinions rendered, legal advice given, or contracts drafted or edited;
  • Liaising with the State Attorney in respect of requests for substantial legal opinions sourced from junior or senior counsel;

Reporting to the Director:

  • Legal Advisory Services (Governance & Economic Cluster) on all legal matters attended to;
  • Timeous and diligent management of allocated matters, including the physical and electronic files relating to those matters.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms G Jeffries Tel No:(021) 483 3268/ Glenda.Jeffries@westerncape.gov.za

SERVICE MANAGER: ECONOMIC/ GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOTP 21/2025

SERVICE MANAGER: ECONOMIC/ GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOTP 21/2025

SALARY :

R849 702 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package

CENTRE :

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree) in Information Technology;
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT management of which 3 years must be management experience.

Recommendation:

  • Relevant working experience in LAN and WAN technology.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of the following: Public Service Acts, policies and regulations;
  • ICT Training, Infrastructure and Security;
  • HR matters;
  • Finance;
  • Business and Systems analysis;
  • Technical standards and procedures;
  • Project Management;

Skills needed:

  • Strategic Planning and co-ordination;
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills;
  • Report writing, Presentation and workshop facilitation;
  • Negotiation and conflict management.

DUTIES :

  • Development, management of and reporting on a team of professionals rendering services to the client department;
  • Guide the Development of Departmental IT Plans including capability mapping;
  • Management and maintenance of Applications Portfolio Management Strategy roadmap and inventory;
  • Strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement across all spheres of government, particularly within the department of Agriculture;
  • Monitor and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved ICT programmes/projects;
  • Coordinate business requires for Broadband and the Enterprise network for DOA.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms L Benting Tel No: (021) 483 8941

DEMAND AND LOGISTICS REF NO: DOTP 15/2025

DEMAND AND LOGISTICS REF NO: DOTP 15/2025

SALARY :

R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE :

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B (equivalent or higher qualification);
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Recommendation:

  • A valid code B drivers’ license;
  • LOGIS system certifications.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Policy Development;
  • Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act- PFMA, National Treasury regulations- NTR’s, Provincial Treasury Instructions- PTI’s);
  • Budgeting processes;

Skills needed:

  • Proven Computer literacy;
  • Analytical and strategic thinking;
  • Budgeting;
  • Conflict resolution;
  • Monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
  • Presentation;

 

  • Problem Solving;
  • Research;
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal);
  • Outstanding planning, organizing and people management;
  • Access to and the ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment.

DUTIES :

Manage and supervise staff who perform the following function and perform the more complex work in that regard:

  • Demand Management, Logistics management;

Supervision:

  • Manage the staff of the unit, manage staff performance, Motivate, train, and develop staff, Staff planning ((recruitment, selection, leave management, well-being etc, Monitor information capacity building;
  • Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement / BEE;
  • Broad knowledge on procurement activities;
  • Knowledge of procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement;
  • Knowledge on procurement policies/procedures/contract management.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr R Hassiem Tel No: (021) 483 6625

NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST: ECONOMIC/ GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOTP 18/2025

NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST: ECONOMIC/ GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
REF NO: DOTP 18/2025

SALARY :

R444 036 – R532 602 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE :

Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in IT or related;
  • A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in network infrastructure management;
  • A valid (code B or higher) driving license.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Network (Wired & Wireless); Voice, compute and storage infrastructure and operations, including VOIP architecture and systems and corporate IPT solutions;
  • Industry vendor knowledge, example Cisco, Huawei, Mikrotik products as well as Microsoft and Linux server environments;
  • Local Area Networks;
  • Wide Area Networks;
  • Mobile Data Communications and Wireless Networks;
  • Server and storage systems;

Skills needed:

  • PC, notebooks and printer (Ms Operating Systems and services);
  • Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Planning and coordination;
  • Decision making;
  • Communication (verbal and written);
  • Planning and organising;
  • Conflict resolution.

DUTIES :

Plan, design, develop, implement and maintain (operate) the following:

 

  • Network infrastructure (design advanced network solutions and with advanced technologies, Server and Storage infrastructure;
  • Ensure that effective programme and projects documented, executed and the appropriate reporting takes place on the approved systems;
  • Provide inputs into the development and planning of provincial ICT policy and strategy relating to infrastructure and ICT security and develop;
  • Co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards and processes;
  • Liaising with client departments and service providers;
  • Manage a team of professionals and service providers, directly or indirectly.

ENQUIRIES :

Mr W Moos at (021) 808 5067 and Mr E Petersen Tel No: (021) 826 5575

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, REF NO. PT 34/2024 R1

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT,
REF NO. PT 34/2024 R1

SALARY :

R376 413 – R443 403 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE :

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Communications, Public relations or related field;
  • A minimum of 1-year relevant experience;
  • 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:

Experience in the following:

  • Graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator),Mailchimp and Canva;
  • Digital and social media;
  • Photography;
  • Web content management and systems as Drupal.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices;
  • Public service procedures;
  • Implementing communication policy and strategies;
  • Global, regional, local, economic and social affairs impacting the citizen and the Western Cape Government;

Skills needed:

  • Proven computer literacy;
  • Written and verbal communication;
  • Social management;
  • Graphic design.

DUTIES :

  • Develop, monitor and enhance the department’s corporate identity and brand;
  • Design and implement communication campaigns and products;
  • Coordinate and report on website analytics and social media campaigns;
  • Provide a media liaison and events management service.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms N George Tel No:(021) 483 9910

APPLICATIONS :

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only:

via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO: DSD 32/2024 R1

SOCIAL WORK POLICY DEVELOPER: POLICY ALIGNMENT REF NO: DSD 32/2024 R1

SALARY :

Grade 1: R429 573 – R487 650 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R507 198 – R687 918 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)

CENTRE :

Social Development, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Formal Tertiary Qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions;
  • Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker;
  • A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP;
  • A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

  • Extensive knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices;
  • Management principles;
  • Public Service procedures;
  • People management practices;
  • Labour relations;
  • Financial management;
  • Policy analysis and development;
  • Knowledge of global,regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the WCG;

Skills in the following:

  • Written and verbal communication;
  • Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures;
  • People management planning;
  • Problem solving;
  • Facilitation;
  • Presentation;

 

  • Policy formulation;
  • Policy analysis;
  • Organising;
  • Dispute resolution/conflict management;
  • Interpersonal relationships;
  • Analytical thinking;
  • Strategic thinking;

 

  • Financial and administration;
  • Project management;
  • Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy;
  • Research.

DUTIES :

Provide policy alignment services within the Department:

Analyse and review existing social welfare and community development policies to ensure the alignment of policies within the Department:

 

  • Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures;
  • Facilitate the implementation of transversal social welfare and community development policies and legislation;
  • Manage the policy register;

Provide advice and support on transversal matters that impact on
policy development:

  • Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant policies and procedures to ensure they align with the transversal policy imperatives;

Provide input into the development of new social welfare and community development policies:

  • Assess line-specific and other draft policies using assessment templates, the policy register and other available legislation;

People Management:

  • Participate in the recruitment and management of staff to ensure the achievement of the component’s Business Plan.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms S Nieftagodien at sihaam.nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za