WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 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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CHIEF ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) - GRADE A: ENERGY RESILIENCE - MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 36/2023 
(Contract Position Until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : Grade A: R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Electrical Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required as a Registered Professional Engineer; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Compilation of contract documentation; Contract law and Contract adjudication; Financial Management; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Engineering operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Creating high performance culture; Engineering and professional judgement. Strategic capability and leadership; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management; Planning and organising; Behavioural competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Negotiation and Change Management skills; Technical report writing skills; Contact documentation and administration; Procurement processes; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Feasibility of Pilot renewable energy solutions in municipalities; Demand Side Energy Management; To inform the Western Cape municipalities of potential revenue impacts, it is critical to understand the future energy needs of large private sector electricity users in the province; Enable electricity wheeling on municipal grids in the province; Municipal IPP procurement; Making government (WCG / municipal) land available for utility scale energy project usage; Review municipal electricity master plans, Cost of Supply Studies (CoSS) for NERSA Approval, Mini-integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) ; Protecting energy infrastructure from vandalism and theft in the municipal space. Manage resources and provide input for resource utilisation; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Continued professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Working knowledge of legislature and regulations related to energy. Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures. Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF ENGINEER (GRADE A): WATER RESILIENCE - MUNICIPAL REF NO: LG 41/2023 
Infrastructure (contract position until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : Grade A: R1 146 540 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Electrical Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required as a Registered Professional Engineer; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; Compilation of contract documentation; Contract law and Contract adjudication; Financial Management; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Engineering operational communication; Process knowledge and skills; Maintenance skills and knowledge; Engineering design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Creating high performance culture; Engineering and professional judgement. Strategic capability and leadership; Communication (written and verbal) skills; People Management; Planning and organising; Behavioural competencies: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team leadership; Creativity Customer focus and responsiveness; Conflict management; Negotiation and Change Management skills; Technical report writing skills; Contact documentation and administration; Procurement processes; Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Feasibility of Pilot renewable energy solutions in municipalities; Demand Side Energy Management; To inform the Western Cape municipalities of potential revenue impacts, it is critical to understand the future energy needs of large private sector electricity users in the province; Enable electricity wheeling on municipal grids in the province; Municipal IPP procurement; Making government (WCG / municipal) land available for utility scale energy project usage; Review municipal electricity master plans, Cost of Supply Studies (CoSS) for NERSA Approval, Mini-integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) ; Protecting energy infrastructure from vandalism and theft in the municipal space. Manage resources and provide input for resource utilisation; Monitor, control and report on expenditure and service delivery; Continued professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Working knowledge of legislature and regulations related to energy. Input towards improvement of standard documentation and administrative procedures. Financial Management: Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the engineering environment/services; Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to ensure validity and adherence to organizational principles; Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No:(021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (ELECTRICAL) - GRADE A: ENERGY RESILIENCE - MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 37/2023 
(X2 contract position until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : Grade A: R831 309 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) Electrical or relevant qualification; A minimum of six years post qualification experience; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Technologist; A valid code B driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Computer application; Legal compliance; Financial systems; Disciplinary codes and procedures; Monitoring systems; Skills needed: Report writing; Creating a high performance culture; Networking; Written and verbal communication. 
 
DUTIES : Manage technological advisory services: Plan technological support to Engineers and associate professionals in the field; Solve broadly defined technological challenges through application of proven techniques and procedures; Research/ literature studies in new technologies. Monitoring and evaluation of technological designs: Assist with feasibility studies of new technology Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; Identify and optimize technical solutions by applying engineering principles. Manage administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technological/engineering operational plan; Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases on excel and ArcGIS Pro; Manage and supervise technological and related personnel and assets.  Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WATER RESILIENCE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 38/2023 
(3 Contract Position Until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the Built Environment; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in the Built Environment. Recommendation: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the Built Environment. Recommendation: Infrastructure and/or Programme Management certificates. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; ArcGIS; Professional judgement; Computer applications; Legal compliance; Technical and general report writing; Monitoring systems; Managing contractors and consultants; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation; Customer liaison; Networking; Financial Management; Negotiation; Ability to create a high performance culture; Audit compliance. 
 
DUTIES : Investigate service delivery complaints from public; Develop indicators for monitoring maturity levels In terms of infrastructure governance and service delivery; Participate in IGR platforms, TIME,IDP, LGMTEC and JDA; Provide input into the Single Support Plan from a municipal infrastructure perspective and facilitate the implementation thereof; Manage the human resources of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance oriented staff and sound labour relations; Plan the component budget and manage expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies; practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases on excel and ArcGIS Pro. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ENERGY RESILIENCE-MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 39/2023 
(3 Contract Positions Positions Until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Electrical engineering; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in Electrical engineering. Recommendation: Appropriate experience in renewable energy. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; ArcGIS; Professional judgement; Computer applications; Legal compliance; Technical and general report writing; Monitoring systems; Managing contractors and consultants; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Presentation and facilitation; Customer liaison; Networking; Financial Management; Negotiation; Ability to create a high performance culture; Audit compliance. 
 
DUTIES : Investigate service delivery complaints from public; Develop indicators for monitoring maturity levels In terms of infrastructure governance and service delivery; Participate in IGR platforms, TIME,IDP, LGMTEC and JDA; Provide input into the Single Support Plan from a municipal infrastructure perspective and facilitate the implementation thereof; Manage the human resources of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives, motivated, competent, appreciated and performance oriented staff and sound labour relations; Plan the component budget and manage expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies; practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of databases on excel and ArcGIS Pro. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand at Tel No: (021) 483 2856
 
 
 
 
 
 
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): WATER RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE) REF NO: LG 42/2023 
Contract Position Until 31 March 2026 
SALARY : Grade A: R353 013 - R376 806 per annum 
Grade B: R398 865- R428 619 per annum 
Grade C: R451 578 - R531 117 per annum 
(Salary will be determined based on post registration experience as per OSD prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification technical (engineering) experience. A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; ArcGIS skills; Written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising skills; Change management. 
 
DUTIES : Render technical services: Maintain databases in MS Word, MS Excel, ArcGIS Pro; Assist engineers, technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities; Perform administrative and related functions; Provide input into the budgeting process as required; Compile and submit reports as required; Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical/engineering operational plan; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; Liaise with relevant stakeholders on engineering related matters 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ADMINISTRATION CLERK: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 35/2023 
(Contract Position Until 31 March 2026) 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualifications). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Supply chain management and financial procedures; Document tracking, storage and retrieval; Office administration; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Written and verbal communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Taking of minutes; Follow-up and report on action minutes; Daily follow-up and reporting on action deadlines; Update critical milestone/reporting annual calendar; Render general clerical support service to progammes; Monthly update of programme budget; Quality check all programmes submissions/letters/cabinet submissions; Assist with Power Point Presentations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856