WESTERN CAPE MOBILITY DEPARTMENT

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

CLOSING DATE : 07 September 2026 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 

OTHER POSTS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FREIGHT RAIL: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 19/2026 

(3-Year Contract Position) 

SALARY : R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail Planning or Operations. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project Management; Operational Management practices Knowledge and understanding of 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; the 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; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance management in general. Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Budgeting and Financial Management; Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement. 

DUTIES : Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects; Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders; Manage freight rail data, information, and systems; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

ENQUIRIES : Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483 6906 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MARITIME AND INTERMODAL LOGISTICS: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 20/2026 

(3-Year Contract Post) 

SALARY : R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management experience in Freight, logistics or Maritime Planning or Operations. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge; 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. Skills: Numeracy, Literacy, Computer Literacy, Language, Project Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Intergovernmental Coordination, and Stakeholder Engagement. 

DUTIES : Develop and implement maritime and port strategic frameworks and projects; Manage coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders; Manage port performance data, information systems and digital tools; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; Financial Management. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms CE Gallant / Corrine.Gallant@westerncape.gov.za or (Tel No: 021) 483 6906 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 18/2026 

(3-Year Contract Position) 

SALARY : R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits. 

CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 6 qualification (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 1–year Project Administration 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: experience with the 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; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language; Data Analysis. Other: Supervisory; Research and Report Writing; Presentation; Creative Thinking; Applying Technology. 

DUTIES : Project support; high-level administrative support; Data and information management; Staff supervision; Research. 

ENQUIRIES : Mr K Matsabisa Tel No: (021) 483 4887 

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: WCMD 17/2026 

SALARY : R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05) 

CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: Basic knowledge of the following: Supply Chain Management duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics; Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment; insight of the Public Service financial legislations, processes and procedures, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions; Basic operating systems such as Personnel and Salary System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Skills in the following: Good Verbal and Written Communication; Planning and Organising; Customer Care; Reporting; Problem-solving; Creative Thinking; Decision Making; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Ability to work under pressure. 

DUTIES : Render acquisition clerical support services; Render clerical support with the coordination, review and compilation of a list of prospective providers for quotations; Render clerical support with the coordination, review and source of quotations from database according to the threshold values determined by National Treasury; Provide personnel administration and clerical support services within the component. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Moodley Tel No: (021) 483 8970