WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

 
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL ICT POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: LG 2018-35 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R697 011 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Information Systems with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in the IT sector of which 3 years must be management experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in the Development of Business Requirement Specifications; Experience in developing and implementing Municipal ICT Capacity Building Initiatives; Experience in human resources; financial resources and enterprise risk management. Competencies: Working knowledge of various ICT Governance Frameworks and Policy Legislation applicable to the public service; Knowledge of the following: Development of Business Requirements Specification; Business case development; Business process modelling and mapping tools and techniques; Compiling test plans and systems testing; Development of knowledge and information systems; Business knowledge and practices; Organisational; Business analysis techniques; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Empower and capacitate the municipal ICT manager regarding the following: Strategic leadership and management of ICT; Alignment of the ICT strategic plan with municipal IDP and Strategic Goals; Policies for the institutionalisation of the Corporate Governance of ICT are developed and implemented by Management; Provide advice and capacitate municipal role players in terms of the implementation of national and provincial ICT capacity building and management initiatives; Ensure the alignment of the business and strategic planning; Manage the provision of technical support and capacity building to municipalities in the development and maintenance of Knowledge and Information Management Systems; Support municipalities to address audit findings; Support municipalities to be compliant with PAA; Management of the human resources of the component to achieve the pre-determined performance indicators and service delivery imperatives; Plan and manage the component’s budget through responsible implementation of policies, practices and decisions in order to achieve unit objectives effectively and efficiently. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Barnard at (021) 483 6126 
 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Fire Technology, Health Sciences or Disaster Management; A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate supervisory experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: None. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Fire operations, Command and Control and inspection programs; Department’s financial directives and instructions (PFMA); Procurement requirements; Human Resource Management; Budgeting procedures; Expenditure control; Relevant acts and legislation; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Project management and Crisis management skills; Senior fire officer management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide leadership for developing, implementing and evaluating activities intended to prevent or reduce the negative consequences of fire and improve life safety of citizens; Provide technical guidance and assistance to Local Government Fire and Rescue Services to improve fire prevention, protection and life safety of citizens; Determines fire prevention, protection and life safety priorities, goals and objectives and the subsequent strategies and methods and monitors interventions appropriately; Maintain specialised workgroups and assist with maintenance of fire protection associations to enhance fire prevention, protection and life safety initiatives; Present training programmes and information sessions to enhance fire prevention, protection and life safety interventions; Evaluates the effectiveness of public fire prevention, protection and life safety programs by collecting and analysing relevant data and statistics. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr E Du Toit at (021) 937 6357 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER SUPERVISOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER MANAGEMENT, REGION A - REF NO: LG 2018-32 
SALARY : R299 709 per annum - (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-Year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) ; A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience of which 1 year must be in a supervisory role; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: A good understanding of community needs and circumstances; Knowledge and understanding of state functions and programmes; A completed 3-year tertiary qualification in community development. Competencies: Knowledge of applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Knowledge of the composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Knowledge of existing service delivery levels in the Western Cape; Computer literacy in MS Office; Organisational / planning skills; Active listening skills; Decision making skills; Meeting skills; Interpersonal skills; Ability to work efficiently and effectively. 
 
DUTIES : To supervise a team of Community Development Workers located at the local municipality; To develop the local work programme taking into account the National, Provincial and Municipal Programmes; To liaise with the Regional Manager, Municipalities as well as Government Departments (Provincial and National); Compile reports and documents, on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes; To deputise for the Regional Manager; 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 (021) 483 3039 
 
 

 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) or a Community Development Learnership Certificate; Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in community development; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendations: Community Development Learnership Certificate; A 3-Year National Diploma/B-Degree; A valid Code B driving licence; Working knowledge of community needs and circumstances. 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; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
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 (021) 483 3039