WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 
REQUIREMENTS: Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience required; Compulsory registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa as a professional Engineer; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in the following: Project and Programme Management; Water sector; Drafting tender specification and general conditions of contract Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Decision making skills; Financial management skills; Technical communication Research and Development Technical consulting Engineering and professional judgement Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical Skills; Creativity Customer focus and responsiveness; Proven computer literacy (MS Office, Project, AutoCAD, Procon and other design programmes); Planning and organising; People Management; Negotiation; Conflict Management; Innovation; Project Management. 
 
DUTIES: Support the Chief Engineer with the following: Development of integrated drought response action plans and report on progress; Support the municipalities with development of business plans; Drafting of tender documents for appointment of consultants and contractors; Project management and unlocking of any stumbling blocks in the execution of the project where required; Compliance with the stipulation of the transfer agreements. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M Brand at Tel No: (021) 483 4047

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRAINING CO-ORDINATION REF NO: LG 2019-26 
(12-Month Contract Position) 
SALARY: R376 596 per annum (Level 09) plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma); a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in training and coordination within a local government or related environment Recommendation: Btech in Human Resource Development Competencies: Knowledge of the the following: Local Government mandate; Legislation and policy framework applicable to Skills Development; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Municipal training and capacity building environment; Functioning of SETA's; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Conflict management skills; Management and leadership skills; Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES: Plan and coordinate training initiatives for the department; Coordinate multi-stakeholder participation in implementing national capacity building framework; Evaluate training interventions; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on training and development interventions for the department. 

 
 
 
 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING REF NO: LG 2019-31 
SALARY: R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) plus a Secretarial/Office Administration Diploma/ Certificate; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in office administration and rendering support services to Senior Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures; Financial administration; Good interpersonal and decision-making skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Advanced computer literacy skills; Customer service orientation; Office management; Organising and planning skills; Problem solving skills; High level of reliability; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work independently and within a team. 
 
DUTIES: Provide a secretarial/ receptionist support service to the manager; Render administrative support services; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Supports the manager with the administration of the manager’s budget; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application there-of is properly understood. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Rylands at Tel No: (021) 483 0646