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 (CIVIL): PLANNING AND SUPPORT REF NO: LG 22/2023
SALARY : Grade A: R1 090 224 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed).
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Civil Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification; Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A minimum of six years post qualification experience required as a Registered Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence. 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; Creating high performance culture; Networking; Engineering and professional judgment. Skills in the following: Decision making; Team leadership; Analytical and creativity; Self-management; Financial management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict management; People management; Negotiation, problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation.
 
DUTIES : Programme and project management; Engineering, legal and operational compliance; Long term integrated spatial, infrastructure and financial planning; Asset management; Water and Energy resilience strategies; Infrastructure Governance; Innovation in infrastructure development and financing; Infrastructure procurement.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECOVERY REF NO: LG 21/2023
SALARY : R766 584 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 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience in the field of disaster management. Recommendation: Financial management and Project management experience; 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: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Related policies and guidelines as well as applicable legislation; Understanding of the disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster recovery; Human Resource Management; Strategic planning; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate the following: The disaster assessments and verification processes; Disaster debriefings/post events analysis studies; Disaster declarations and classifications; Disaster relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction projects; The application, allocation and monitoring of disaster grants; To oversee the strategic management planning, human resource performance management and risk management in the sub-directorate; To manage the finances/budget of the sub-directorate in terms of financial prescripts.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Nicholson Tel No: (021) 937 6317
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: JDMA REF NO: LG 17/2023
(12-Month Contract)
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or Stakeholder Relations.; A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience. Recommendation: 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: All spheres of government and all agents and stakeholders; The IDP and related planning processes Knowledge and understanding of program and project management; Applicable policies, strategies, legislation, guidelines standards procedures & best practice; Municipal integrated development planning, performance management and development planning at all three spheres of government; The constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; Procurement and tendering processes; Development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal); Time management, planning and organising; Report writing; Report writing; Leading and supervising; Analysing. Abilities: Deciding and initiating action; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
 
DUTIES : Facilitate stakeholder engagement, policies and systems for the JDMA Programme; Oversee and ensure the provision of the secretariat and administrative function for all District/Metro JDMA coordinating structure meetings and forums; Oversee and ensure the provision of administrative support for the JDMA team(s); People management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr S Greyling at Tel No: (021) 483 4647 sandra.greyling@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL REGIONAL SUPPORT REF NO: LG 19/2023
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) ; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: 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: Public sector finance; Financial legislation in the public sector; Applicable financial management systems; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Statistical packages; Municipal finances; Project management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 
DUTIES : To manage and coordinate municipal support interventions; Monitor and evaluate all projects; Gather all relevant information related to municipal performance and compliance.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Batatu Tel No: (021) 483 8160
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: LG 20/2023
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the Built Environment, Town/Urban Planning, Public Management, Development studies or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in development planning or local government planning. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the following: Integrated Development Planning policy, legislation and guiding manuals; Experience in municipal strategic management and strategic planning processes, including performance management; Project management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and intergovernmental planning, budgeting and implementation; IDP policy, legislation and guiding manuals; Community-based participation processes.
 
DUTIES : Assessing the quality of Integrated Development Plans; Monitor and report on annual integrated development planning, review and implementation; Provide support to individual municipalities with drafting and reviewing of IDPs; Assist with the coordination and monitoring of sector planning mechanisms for alignment and integration of municipal, provincial and national programmes; Provide capacity building in IDP to municipalities and related stakeholders and support municipalities with area-based planning; Assist with the preparation and management of project plans and prepare monthly/quarterly performance reviews; Prepare and manage sub-directorates budgets; Spatial mapping and GIS.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N du Plessis Tel No: (021) 483 3284
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: JDMA (12 MONTH CONTRACT) REF NO: LG 18/2023
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Recommendation: 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: Principles and processes for providing customer and personnel services; Quality control; Technical knowledge; Information Management; Public Administration; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Minute taking; Planning and coordination; Project Management.
 
DUTIES : Provide a line support service to the JDMA unit; Record the engagements of the unit; Provide a general administrative and secretariat support service for the JDMA unit; Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the unit.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Benjamin Tel No: (021) 483 3938
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co