WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
SPECIALIST HERITAGE OFFICER: HERITAGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 11/2022
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Master’s Degree in Field of Archaeology, Paleontology, Geology, Meteorites, Heritage Conservation, Anthropology, Building Science or History; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National Heritage Resources Act; Heritage Resources Management policies and guidelines; Written and verbal communication skills; Related legislation in the heritage management process; Ability to synthesize and present complex scenarios.
 
DUTIES : Processing most complex and advanced application for permits, impact assessment and appeals received in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) and other relevant legislation; Develop proposals for the most complex cases for formal protection of Heritage Resources; Monitor and enforce compliance with most sensitive and intricate permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation; Provide professional/technical assistance/ advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters; Prepare the PHRA submission to the tribunals; Brief Counsel or State Prosecutor on the technical details with regards to court cases; Populate database as required; Ensure proper storage of Archaeological and Paleontological, Meteorite’s artefacts.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M. Janse van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 483 9598
 
 
 
 
 
 
LANGUAGE PRACTITIONER: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICES (ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS) REF NO: CAS 12/2022
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant work experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of editing and translation of documents; Terminology development; Well versed in English and Afrikaans. Competencies: Knowledge of editing and translation of documents; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Administration; Problem solving and solutions-driven.
 
DUTIES : Render language advisory services; Translate documents in the official languages; Edit documents; Facilitate provision of interpreting services; Develop and record terminology; Compile and maintain databases relating to language matters; Perform administrative tasks.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Davidson at Meryl.Davidson@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: LIBRARY SERVICE (CAPE WINELANDS/OVERBERG CONTROL AREA) REF NO: CAS 13/2022
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Recommendation: Experience in the Computerised Library Management System (LMIS); 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 LIMS (Library and Information Management System); Skills needed: Writing and reporting; Planning and organising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Learning and researching; Relating and networking; Presenting and communication information; Adapting and responding to change; Computer literacy; Problem solving; Ability to work under pressure.
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and distribute library related information; Provide administrative support to the region; Provide Library system support to regions; Provision of administrative support to the component.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Y Herbst at Tel No: (023) 342 5053/072 304 8349
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF AUXILIARY OFFICER: CLIENT INFORMATION SERVICES REF NO: CAS 14/2022
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience in archival field. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in the following: Retrieval and automated storage systems; Archives environment; Archival systems and procedures; Current archival policies and legislation; Ability to move and carry heavy documents. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Retrieval and automated storage systems; Good verbal and written communication skills; Strong leadership skills; Interpersonal and organising skills; Ability to work independently and in a team.
 
DUTIES : Supply of archives and to clients in the reading room, governmental bodies and staff; Processing of records and stack room management; Proper care and management for the safety of documents; Verification of transfers of archives; Repacking of archives in stack rooms; Printing and affixing of source codes and numbers on records; Boxing and re-boxing of archives.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E le Roux at Tel No: (021) 483 0405

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