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.cowill 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.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 35/2022 
(12 Month contract position) 
SALARY : R744 255 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: Infrastructure and/or Programme Management certificates. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Programme and Project Management; 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; Develop indicators for monitoring maturity levels in terms of infrastructure governance and service delivery; Performance indicator benchmarking; Participate in various IGR platforms; Conduct infrastructure governance and service delivery diagnostic assessment; Assist with the development and facilitate the implementation of the support plan; Development of systems, business processes and standard operating procedures to enhance service delivery efficiency; Manage the human resources of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives; Plan the components budget and manage income and expenditure, through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M. Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING (MUNICIPAL HRM) REF NO: LG 36/2022 
(3 Year contract position) 
SALARY : R744 255 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); A minimum of 5 years management level experience. Recommendation: Experience in the implementation of Local Government Human Resources Management practices. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Human Resource regulations for staff below S56 and related legislation; Public sector reporting procedures; Human Resource Management; Research and analysing. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Presentation; Policy analysis and development; Project management; Leadership; Report writing. Ability to interpret and apply policies. 
 
DUTIES : Administer the provincial statutory responsibilities with regard to the HR Regulations and related legislation; Monitor whether municipalities comply with the provisions of the HR Regulations and related legislation; Support municipalities with the implementation of the HR Regulations; Deal with complaints, queries and request from municipalities, ministerial and departments; To manage the human resources and performance management thereof; To provide the financial management and strategic inputs of the Sub-directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr S. Greyling Tel No: 083 429 9729 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: LANGEBERG REF NO: LG 32/2022 
SALARY : R211 713 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 6 months experience in community development. Recommendation: Community Development Learnership Certificate; 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. 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; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery; The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; 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; Maintain accurate records and submit required reports in compliance with provincial and national procedures and requirements of the provincial manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: WITZENBERG REF NO: LG 33/2022 
SALARY : R211 713 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 6 months experience in community development. Recommendation: Community Development Learnership Certificate; 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. 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; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery; The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; 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; Maintain accurate records and submit required reports in compliance with provincial and national procedures and requirements of the provincial manager. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: ADMIN SUPPORT REF NO: LG 34/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendation: Relevant administrative experience. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Electronic Content Management- correspondence tracking; Administrative support; Records management; Registry. 
 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide supply chain clerical support services; Provide personnel administration clerical support services; Provide financial administration support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Cloete Tel No: (021) 937 6305