WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT VACANCIES

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​NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. Will 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LIBRARY SERVICES, METROPOLE REF NO: CAS 27/2024 R1 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Recommendation: Experience in Library Collection development. Competencies: Knowledge of Collection development; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relationships; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Supervision; Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Oversee the administration and provision of library material and equipment in a control area; Asset management (assets and disposals) in a control area; Provide professional guidance and training in a control area; Project implementation and library planning in a control area; Financial management; People management 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Mouton Tel No: (044) 814 1481 
 
 
 
 
 
HERITAGE OFFICER: BUILT ENVIRONMENT REF NO: CAS 17/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 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) in Architecture, History, Art History, Town and Regional planner, Engineering, Building Sciences, Social history, Archaeology, Palaeontology or related discipline; 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: Training in Architecture, Anthropology, History, Art History, Town and Regional planning, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related disciplines. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising. 
 
DUTIES : Processing 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 formal protection of heritage resources; Monitor and enforce compliance with permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation; Provide professional/ technical assistance/ advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters; Provide professional/ technical assistance to other departments/ units. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Dhansay Tel No: (021) 829 3221 / Waseefa.Dhansay@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
HERITAGE OFFICER: ARCHAEOLOGY, PALEONTOLOGY AND METEORITES REF NO: CAS 18/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 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) Social history, Archaeology or related discipline; 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 Microsoft Office packages. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Training in archaeology, and related disciplines; Human resource Management; Management of Finance in line with the PFMA. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising; Conflict resolution. 
 
DUTIES : Process applications received in terms of the NHRA (25 of 1999); Provide specialist advice on applications and appeals with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites; Provide a secretariat service to HWC for APM/IACOM; Monitoring and enforcement of compliance in terms of heritage policies with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites; Manage a provincial heritage conservation service in terms of Section 38 development applications with regard to archaeology, palaeontology and meteorites (APM); Provide professional/ technical assistance to other departments/ units. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Dhansay Tel No: (021) 829 3221 / Waseefa.Dhansay@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: SUPPORT SERVICE REF NO: CAS 19/2025 
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Experience in Microsoft Office packages; 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: Relevant job knowledge; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Good written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Interpersonal skills. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component and to the public entity Heritage Western Cape; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component; Provide financial administration support services in the component 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Z Ismail at 021 483 9695 / Zahraa.Ismail@westerncape.gov.za