WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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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PROJECT CHAMPION: WORLD HERITAGE SITES MANAGEMENT REF NO: CAS 24/2024 
SALARY : R552 081 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Master’s degree in Archaeology or related discipline; A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate research experience in the related discipline as well as project management experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; Experience in the following: Heritage sector; Established networks in the South African Heritage sector; Working knowledge of World Heritage Nomination processes; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: World Heritage Convention; Processes of the World Heritage Centre; Operations of the South African World Heritage Committee; National Heritage Resources Act and related legislation, regulations, and prescripts; Indigenous knowledge systems; Understanding of the South African Word heritage sector. Skills needed: Relating and Networking; Analysing; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with People; Persuading and Influencing; Presenting; Communicating (Written and verbal); Report writing; Applying Expertise and Technology; Computer literacy in MS Office Package. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Coordination of the nomination process and manage the inscription and operationalization of the World Heritage Sites; Managing strategic projects of the Western Cape Government (e.g. World Heritage Sites) and explore their tourism potential (e.g. Cradle of Human Culture);Raise funds from the donor community and relevant sector funding in order to protect and develop World Heritage and other sites and operate these prospective WHSs in terms of the requirements of the world Heritage Convention and the World Heritage Committee; Liaise with Heritage Western Cape, the South Africa Heritage Resources Authority and other relevant bodies that regulate World Heritage Sites Management and other project matters in the Western Cape; Develop budget for the World Heritage Sites and other projects in line with relevant legislations; Coordination of research outputs and identification of stakeholders in order to ensure project efficacy and efficiency; Development of a management tool for World Heritage Sites in the Western Cape. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M. Janse Van Rensburg Tel No: (021) 483 5959 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEMAND AND ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT REF NO: CAS 23/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B Degree/Advanced Diploma (equivalent qualification or higher) in Supply Chain Management /Public Management/Public Administration/Business Management; A minimum of 3 years related demand and acquisition management experience at supervisory level. Recommendation: 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA; National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's); SCM framework; Financial Systems (LOGIS, BAS, etc); 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 in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc); Communication skills (written and verbal); Report writing, Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate, review, research, analyse and plan the procurement needs of the department; Coordinate review, collect and collate information for the annual procurement plan; Supervise and compile tender/quotation specifications as required; Co-ordinate, review and execute the bidding process; Supervise employees to ensure an effective demand and acquisition management and undertake all administrative functions required with regard to financial and HR administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Malgas Tel No: (021) 483 9558 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: METROPOLE REF NO: CAS 27/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 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; Communications kills (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 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER: LOGISTICS CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: CAS 22/2024 
SALARY : R308 154 per annum (Level 07) 
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 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management. Recommendation: 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: 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; Report writing. Skills in the following: planning and organising; Interpersonal skills; Numeracy; Analytical; Conflict Management; Literacy; Driving; Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Creative Thinking; Accounting Finance and Audit. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor, analyse and determine actions to ensure proper contract administration; Monitor contract compliance; Monitor supplier performance according to the contract and service level agreement; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Malgas Tel No: (021) 483 9558 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LIBRARY SERVICE (MOSSEL BAY) REF NO: CAS 26/2024 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); 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: Relevant exposure/experience in a library environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Computerised Library Management system (SLIMS); Asset management. Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Computer skills in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations; Teamwork. 
 
DUTIES : Administrative support to the region and affiliated public libraries; Provide asset control support services; Provide personnel administration support services within the office; Provide financial administration support services in the regional office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Jongihlanga Mbanga Tel No: (044) 814 1490 / (060) 572 5007 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
 
 
 
 
DRIVER WITH SECONDARY FUNCTIONS REF NO: CAS 25/2024 
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Junior Certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 1 year experience; A valid code 10 (or higher) driving licence with a valid professional Driving Permit (PDP). Recommendation: Able to carry heavy boxes to load vehicles. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Driving a code 10 truck and medium to light type vehicles; Road rules; Vehicle maintenance. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel PowerPoint etc); Communication skills (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Driving a vehicle; Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects; Complete the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the vehicle and the goods handled; Render a clerical support/messenger service; Handle library material. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Nkosinathi Mahala Tel No: (021) 483 2391 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARY AID: LIBRARY ADMIN SUPPORT: SCM: LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 28/2024 
SALARY : R131 265 per annum (Level 02) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Junior Certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent qualification. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Following instructions and procedures; Adapting and responding to change; Working with people; Relating and networking; Planning and Organising; Coping with pressures and setbacks; Adhering to principles and values; Achieving personal work goals and objectives; Numeracy/Literacy; Basic communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Load and off load of furniture, equipment and any other goods to relevant destinations; Assist with barcoding of furniture and equipment; Assist with stockroom holding of all redundant and obsolete equipment; Assist with minor moves from office to office; Assist with the distribution and collection of assets in the regions; Prepare items for redundant committee etc printer, computer eg in different categories; Assist with library material; Verify quantities of books received; Pack and unpack of books in the store; Collect and verify books in store; Assist with physical barcoding of books. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Michelle Hendricks Tel No: (021) 483 2436 
APPLICATIONS : To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 
Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); 
Or Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, 
Or Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za
Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). 
 
NOTE : To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.