WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an Internal Control and Governance environment or similar environment. Recommendations: Financial background in the Public Sector Finance. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards; Public Financial Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury directives/instructions; Public service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention measures; Principles and practices of financial accounting; Internal controls and techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP ; Economic Reporting Framework including Standard Chart of Accounts; Risk Management Frameworks; Government Financial Systems; Human Resource Management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure proper governance; Develop policies, procedures and processes pertaining to the internal control unit; Develop and review compliance monitoring tools; Co-ordinate and maintain appropriate delegation and governance framework; Render advice on policy development relating to Supply Chain Management; Manage and consolidate responses as determined by the department on draft legislation, regulation treasury instructions and frameworks; Maintain and update a database of all issued policies and finance instructions; Ensure the implementation and maintenance of an integrated loss control system; Investigate and report on irregular/fruitless and wasteful expenditure; Check and verify correctness of AFS/IFS (includes note and audit file); Maintain, interpret, advise and implement a departmental anti-fraud strategic management plan inclusive of fraud prevention policy in consultation with the FIU; Provide support with the management of fraud prevention in the department; Co-ordinate capacity building initiatives and fraud prevention on behalf of the department; Perform Human Resource Management related responsibilities for the department including performance management, development and evaluation thereof, recruitment and selection and maintain discipline; Perform supervisory task with regards to the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P. Solomons at Tel No: (021) 483 4566 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: ASSURANCE SERVICES REF NO: LG 2019-39 
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification; A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in internal control/ audit and governance environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards (Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury instruction); Public Service Ant-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control Tools and Techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Frameworks' Government Financial Systems; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Problem solving and research skills. 
 
DUTIES : Develop policies, procedures and processes pertaining to the internal control unit; Develop and review compliance monitoring tools; Co-ordinate and maintain appropriate delegation and governance framework; Render advice on policy development i.e. SCM; Manage and consolidate responses as determined by the department on draft legislation, regulation treasury instructions and frameworks; Maintain and update a database of all issued policies and finance instructions; Evaluate the effectiveness of financial prescripts (inspections); Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to CGRO. GAP and FMCMM; Manage and co-ordinate financial/ non-financial responses for the department in respect of Internal Audit, external audit and FIU/SIU/ERM; Facilitate and co-ordinate responses for SCOPA, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Internal Control Forum and Public Service Commission; Maintain financial information and knowledge management; Conduct preliminary investigations.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Kennedy at Tel No: (021) 483 9458 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: VALUATION AND PROPERTY RATES REF NO: LG 2019-38 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Certificate or Diploma (1-2 year post-school qualification or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant administrative experience. Recommendations: Extensive experience and working knowledge of office administration; proven experience in financial management (budget administration) as well as supply chain management; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and legislation; Public sector reporting procedures; Human resource management and financial administration prescripts; Planning and organising; Verbal and written communication skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Analytical thinking; Interpretation; Facilitation and research. 
 
DUTIES : General daily administrative tasks such as typing, filing, copying, faxing; Updating of data-base register and incoming and outgoing correspondence with the relevant tracking system; Acting as secretariat with regard to meetings for the Sub-Directorate; Liaise with municipalities on monitoring functions and to support municipalities with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act, no. 6 of 2004; Assist the Assistant Director with the execution of statutory responsibilities and all relevant legislation; Assist in the evaluation and reporting on feedback obtained from monitoring procedures; Complete and follow-up S & T claims; Assist with the analysis and evaluation of municipality’s property rates policies; Assist with all valuation and property rates queries, e.g. Ministerial, Parliamentary and Public; Assist with the execution of valuation and rates monitoring procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms MB Cloete at Tel No: (021) 483 4235 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: REGION (OVERBERG) REF NO: LG 2019-40 
SALARY : R208 584 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in community development. Recommendations: A good understanding of community needs and circumstances; Working knowledge of state functions and programmes. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation; guidelines; standards; procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Existing service delivery levels in the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities with access to services provided by government; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell at Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER (METRO) REF NO: LG 2019-42 
SALARY : R208 584 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in community development; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Community Development Leadership Certificate; A good understanding of community needs and circumstances; Working knowledge of state functions and programmes. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation; guidelines; standards; procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Existing service delivery levels in the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities with access to services provided by government; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell at Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: RECORD MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES (AUXILIARY SERVICES) REF NO: LG 2019-43 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence; Registry experience; Working knowledge of a File Tracking System. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Provincial Archives; Records Services Act; J Track file tracking system; Planning and coordination of registry activities and planning of resources needed; Departmental procedures; Good verbal and written communication skills; Planning; organising skills; Proven computer literacy.
 
DUTIES : Applications of registry procedures; Maintenance of the filing system and records control schedule; Control of franking machine and remittance register; Application of the file tracking system. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Mrawuzeli at Tel No: (021) 483 8147 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: LG 2019-37 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendations: Relevant working experience; Working knowledge of the functioning of Local Government and Government Financial systems; A valid driving licence. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Provincial budgetary cycle and associated processes; Expenditure control processes; Administration systems (filing and record keeping); Office Administration; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication skills; Excellent minute-taking and writing skills; Strong conceptual, analytical and formulation skills; Good planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide administrative support to Integrated Development Planning as regard administrative, financial and communication needs; Provide project based and administrative support to Integrated Development Planning support actions to municipalities on integrated development planning; Liaise with provincial departments and other stakeholders; Administer the database relating to project. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr I McKenzie at Tel No: (021) 483 3683