WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate qualification (National Higher Diploma, BTech, Honours) in Built Environment field; A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP; Compulsory registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment; A valid driving licence. Recommendations: Understanding of the following: Latest building legislation, building contracts and contract administration; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Human Settlements and Local Government delivery issues; Intergovernmental relations e.g. local authorities, national departments and other provincial departments; Project management from conception to delivery in the built environment; Project coordination, integration, communication and control of project activities; Integration and professional beneficial utilisation of organisational resources and the application of project portfolio coordination management methods; Costing of human settlements projects; Procurement and tendering processes; Risk Management and quality assurance control Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code and guidelines, Construction Industries Development Board (CIDB) guidelines, National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) guidelines, National Building Regulations, planning and environmental regulatory requirements; Occupational Health and Safety Act (OCHSA); Financial and Human Resource Management; Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner and other relevant software packages); Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape; Programme/Project Management skills; Planning and Organising skills; Technical report writing skills; Research and development skills. 
 
DUTIES: Project design and analysis effectiveness: Perform final review and approvals or audits on project designs according to design principles or theory; Coordinate designs efforts and integration across disciplines to ensure seamless integration with current technology. Maintain project operational effectiveness: Manage the execution of project management strategy through the provision of appropriate structures, systems and resources; Set project standards, specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives to ensure optimum operational availability; Monitor project management efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or redirect project services for the attainment of organisational objectives. Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the project environment/services; Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and objectives; Manage the commercial added value of the discipline-related programmes and projects; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles; Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Governance: Allocate, monitor and control resources; Compiles risk logs (databases) and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practices and organisational requirements; Provide technical consulting services for the operation of project related matters to minimize possible project risks; Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment; Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. People Management: Direct the development motivation and utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of project services according to organisational needs and requirements; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms PN Mayisela at (021) 483 2854 
 
 

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CANDIDATE TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER: MUNICIPAL HUMAN SETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION REF NO: HS 2019-05 (X2 POSTS) 
(3-Year Contract) 
SALARY: R506 682 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B-degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; Registration with SACPLAN as a Candidate Town and Regional Planner in training is compulsory upon appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: Ability to work across disciplines in multi-disciplinary teams at different scales (project municipal planning or forward planning). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Town and regional planning legal and operational compliance; Town and regional planning systems and principles; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy skills in Microsoft Project, MS Office, Intranet, Internet, ArcGIS; Project management skills; Research and development skills; Technical report writing skills; Analytical skills; Planning and organising skills; Proven problem and analysis skills; Ability to work within specific time frames, work effectively both as part of a team and independently; Ability to draft complex technical reports, memorandums and submissions. 
 
DUTIES: Perform planning functions and activities in accordance with town and regional planning principles in land development: Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects; Adhere to legal requirements in town and regional planning; Coordinate the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines; Provide support in the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines; Implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations; Support the planning and design of sustainable human settlement; Provide technical assistance in the compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes); Provide assistance with tender (bid) administration; Liaise and interact with service providers; Contribute to the human resources and related activities; Maintain the record management system; Utilise resources allocated effectively; Keep up with new technologies and procedures; Follow approved programme of development for registration purposes.
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr RN Robertson at (021) 483 5609 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNICATION OFFICER: DEPARTMENTAL COMMUNICATION REF NO: HS 2019-06 
(12-Month Contract) 
SALARY: R299 709 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree in Communication, Public Relations or Journalism; A minimum of 3-years appropriate experience in a communication working environment. Recommendation: A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant communication legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, codes, norms and standards, best practices and procedures; Departmental Communications Service Level Agreement with the Department of the Premier (CSC); Departmental media liaison and public relations services; Departmental communication plans; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office, Internet, Intranet, Adobe Suite (i.e. Basic InDesign); Project management and administration skills. 
 
DUTIES: Research, planning and implementation of internal communication support within the Department; Research, planning and implementation of external communication support within the Department; Provide support for the Department’s media management and services; Planning and administration. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms M Allie at (021) 483 9483