WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER

 
REQUIREMENTS: LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Relevant experience in consulting with clients, drafting and vetting contracts, writing legal opinions and interpreting legislation in the public or private sector, identifying risks in business processes from a legal governance perspective; Proven experience in research methods; Computer literate. Competencies: Good working knowledge of legislation and case law relating to constitutional law, administrative law, promotion of access to information, protection of personal information, procurement law, the law of contract, interpretation of statutes and other areas of South African law applicable to the public sector; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Well-developed research and legal writing skills; Innovative problem solving and analytical skills; Presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct training sessions and facilitate workshops; Peruse transversal and departmental specific legislation applicable to the Provincial Executive and provincial departments, identify legal obligations and requirements in terms of the legislation, furnish pro-active advice, inform departments of the risks involved in non-compliance with legislative provisions and make recommendations to ensure sound governance; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation and court decisions to ensure that the practical implementation complies with the regulatory framework and furnish pro-active advice on legal requirements for sound and sustainable decision-making in the Western Cape Government; Ensure that all Provincial Executive and provincial departments’ delegations are legally sound; Drafting of legal opinions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms S van Aarde at (021) 483 8433 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ASSET MANAGEMENT (ICT/INVENTORY MANAGEMENT) REF NO: DOTP 2018-120 
SALARY : R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher qualification) with a minimum of 3 years’ management experience in the management of assets and inventory items or similar environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Directives/ Instructions); Budgeting process; Human resource management function; Industry trends and best practices per commodity groups; MCS guidelines; Skills of the following: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Computer literacy (MS Office); Research and presentation; Communication in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Manage staff who performs the following: Develop, execute and review annual and long term ICT asset and inventory management plans; Determine accounting standards for ICT related assets; Manage the inventory store and inventory register; Conduct annual asset verification and quarterly inventory stock counts. Perform managerial tasks regarding sub-directorate: Give strategic direction to manage policy issues regarding the functions of sub directorate; Budgetary and financial tasks; Participate in development, discipline and recruitment and selection of staff; Monitor information capacity building. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Hassiem at (021) 483 6625 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 

 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS REF NO: DOTP 2018-140 
SALARY : R697 011 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-degree or equivalent qualification) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or Law; A minimum of 3 years’ management experience within an employee relations environment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Good knowledge of Labour Law. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act, All Bargaining Council resolutions and PSC guidelines; Ability to do research, analyse, conceptualise , resolve conflict and problem solve; Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in at least two of the three languages of the Western Cape; Computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES : Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Sub-Directorate Research and Capacity Building; Provide employee relation capacity building services and advice to line managers (people managers); Do research on new development within employee relation (case law or related); Manage misconduct appeals and collective grievance processes; Responsible for priority employee relation cases (investigation and initiating at disciplinary hearings and arbitrations). 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms R Patel at (021) 483 5118 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RECORDS REF NO: DOTP 2018-132 
SALARY : R356 289 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years proven experience in a Records Management environment. Recommendations: A Records Management qualification at an accredited tertiary institution. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Records Management and Project Management; Latest technological developments in the field of records management; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Strong leadership with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Research skills. Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the People Management (HR) Registry for all 11 Corporate Service Centre (CSC), client departments: Manage the safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of all people management records for the CSC; Establish and maintain an electronic Records Management system. Management of the Archiving/disposal processes. Management of the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre; Provide a Messenger/collections/courier service; Plan for and distribute the work allocated to the People Management Registry; Review existing, or develop, new procedures for the People Management Registry; Conduct a Risk Analysis for the Registry Functions; Maintain the Registry Risk Register; Compile and maintain approved records classification system for paper-based and electronic records; Monitor and supervise the quantity and quality of outputs delivered by the Registry; Promote innovation of services, product and service delivery in the division and identify ways to improve the divisions operations. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms H Ward at (021) 483 5640 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 
 
 
 
HR PRACTITIONER: POLICY AND PLANNING REF NO: DOTP 2018-143 
SALARY : R299 709 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Degree) with Industrial Psychology as a major subject or in Human Resource Management; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the People Management related legislation and policies: Constitution of RSA/WCG; Public Service Act and Regulation; Employment Equity Act; Labour Relations Act; Public Finance Management Act; White Paper on Transformation and Batho Pele principles; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Excellent writing skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide support in the development and maintenance of a provincial People Management/Human Resource policy service for the WCG; Render people management/ human resource policy advisory services to people professionals; Support the facilitating and coordinating of people management/ human resource related content on the intranet; Administer and maintain a people management/human resource policy related knowledge management service; Facilitate and influence the implementation of the people management related regulatory framework; Render administrative and ad-hoc support services.
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Reutener at (021) 483 8225/3809 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 

 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOTP 2018-134 
SALARY : R242 475 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus a Secretarial/Office Administration Diploma/ Certificate; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in rendering support services to Senior Management. Recommendations: Knowledge of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. Competencies: Knowledge of financial management and understanding of regulations/policies/prescripts and procedures; Procurement processes; Understanding of functioning, systems and processes of government; Good interpersonal skills; Communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Tech savvy); Excellent organisational and time management skills; Organising and planning skills; Ability to work under pressure; Telephonic etiquette; Accuracy and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Provide a secretarial/receptionist support service to the manager; Managing the diary and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager; Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations, correspondence and other administrative duties; Managing databases and filing systems; Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation; Supports the manager with the administration of the budget; Provide support to the manager regarding meetings; Studies the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the application there-of is properly understood. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Nel at (021) 466 9701 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co 
 
 
 
 
 
TALENT SOURCING OFFICER REF NO: DOTP 2018-136 
(Contract Position Ending 31 March 2020) 
SALARY : R242 475 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management; A minimum of 3 year relevant experience related to this environment; A valid code EB driving licence. Recommendations: Working knowledge of the following: Recruitment practices; Drafting adverts based on client specification and creating online questionnaires; Advising clients on requirements of adverts and impact there-of in selection & appointment processes; Creative writing skills. Competencies: Knowledge of competency based recruitment processes, inclusive of head hunting processes; Knowledge of shortlisting and selection processes; Knowledge of online recruitment; Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Monitoring, evaluation, reporting and presentation skills; Ability to liaise with various stakeholders on all levels of management. 
 
DUTIES : Consulting departments on the advertising of vacancies, inclusive of on-line advertising; Creating and advising on pre-selection/application questions; Facilitate selection and drafting of shortlists; Conduct competency based interviews; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr F Gerber at (021) 483 6028 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
HUMAN RESOURCE CLERK: SERVICE BENEFITS REF NO: DOTP 2018-135 
SALARY : R163 563 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Recommendations: Introduction to PERSAL certificate. Competencies: Good understanding of prescripts and policies; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Word and Excel); Good planning and organising skills; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Administer all leave administration related functions for 11 CSC client departments including leave audits and processing of leave payments; Capturing of all types of leave applications and drafting of formal correspondence which entails but not limited to memorandums, letters and emails. Liaison with various client departments; Provide statistical information to management on a daily basis. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr W Oliphant at (021) 483 4245 
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co