WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS REF NO: DOTP 42/2023
SALARY : R1 105 383 per annum (Level 13), (all–inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Master’s degree (NQF Level 9 as recognised by SAQA); A minimum of 6 years’ experience at a middle management level; A valid code EB driving licence or an alternative mode of transport for persons with a disability. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details are available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Recommendation: Experience conducting policy research / analysis and participating in / contributing to public policy or strategy development processes. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public policy and strategy processes; Provincial executive support systems and services; Policies of the government of the day; Policy and strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Human resource management and financial management processes; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent networking and network formation skills; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong inter-personal skills; Excellent written and verbal communications skills at a middle-management level; Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills.
 
DUTIES : Strategic guidance and advice with respect to policy analysis and research. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: High level policy development, analysis and research services; Analyse national and provincial policy and strategy developments and prepare responses and outline implications for the province; Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation); Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and other relevant strategies; Provide capacity building and support to WCG departments in innovative policy development, planning and research; Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities; Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes; Advise, in consultation with Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities; Engage with internal and external stakeholders on policy and strategy issues; Monitor, review and analyse the implementation of the provincial strategic plan and priorities; Develop and manage the strategic and business plans of the Directorate; Participate in the recruitment of staff; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff within the Directorate; Assume direct responsibility for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr HH Fast Tel No: (021) 483 5459
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

OTHER POSTS
 
 
PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST REF NO: DOTP 39/2023
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 071 918 per annum, OSD as prescribed
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology; Compulsory registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa; A minimum of 3 years post - registration experience as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA; Valid code B driver’s licence. Proof of registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa must be submitted with your online application. Recommendation: Experience in Leadership and Culture Interventions will be advantageous. Competencies: Knowledge of Health Professions Act, 1974, HPCSA Code of Ethics for Professionals and HPCSA Policy guideline on Classification of psychometric measuring devices, instruments, methods and techniques; Professional judgement and reasoning ability; Leading and supervising; Adhering to principles and values; Applying expertise and technology; Deciding and initiating action; Project Management skills, analytical thinking, conflict management and negotiating; Communication (verbal and written) and report writing skills.
 
DUTIES : Manage, plan, develop, guide and advise on complex theories, models in order to enhance behavioural, group and org behaviour; Apply paradigms, theories, models etc to enhance organisational behaviour. Give inputs into the design and development of OD intervention methodologies and instruments. Provide guidance to employees and ensuring the operational efficiency of the leadership and culture component as well as determining training and development needs of employees; Responsible for disciplining employees and monitoring their conduct and performance management of staff; Quality assure the accuracy and correctness of employees output. Manage the contracts with Service Providers, executing projections on expenditure and the procurement of services, stationary and training of component. Research and development.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Isaacs Tel No: (021) 466 9734
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
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: DOTP 26/2023
(3-Year Contract)
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (all inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Postgraduate qualification in the Social Sciences/ Public Policy/ Law/ Economics/ Planning/ Built environment or related field. A minimum 6 years experience within a research / policy environment. Recommendation: Masters Degree; Exposure to and / or experience in Futures Planning / Strategic Foresight. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Public policy analysis and public policy development and implementation processes; Strategy development, strategy implementation and management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public communication, public education, public engagement and public discourse management processes; Policies of the government of the day; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge of the Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Inter-governmental and international relations. Skills needed: Writing and Reporting; Analysing; Deciding and Initiating Action; Working with People; Relating and Networking; Presenting and Communicating Information; Persuading and Influencing; Planning and Organising; Research; People Management; Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; Critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving; Communication (written and Verbal). Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy and strategy; Ability to work independently and as part; Able to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation. Strong inter-personal, communication, and relationship management skills.
 
DUTIES : Support the Futures Planning / Strategic Foresight initiatives in the Province through research, analysis and scenario exercises; Research and analyse the provincial policy environment; Initiate the development of appropriate, integrated, and multi-disciplinary government; Programmes (cluster-based and transversal to clusters); Support provincial departments with appropriate policy formulation and decision-making methodology and support systems; Supervision of operational planning and work organisation of the Futures Planning initiative.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr Hildegarde Fast Tel No: (021) 483 5459
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
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGISLATION REF NO: DOTP 40/2023
SALARY : LP 7: R797 901 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)
LP 8: R939 876 per annum, all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : LLB-Degree with admission as an Advocate or Attorney; LP 7: A minimum of 5 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience; LP 8: A minimum of 9 years' appropriate practical post qualification legal experience. Recommendation: Proven experience in a legal advisory capacity; General experience in parliamentary processes; Proven experience in research methods and computer literacy. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitutional and Administrative Law, public sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes and relevant legislation and case law. Excellent legal writing and legislative drafting skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in at least English; well-developed innovative problem-solving and analytical skills; sound organising and planning skills.
 
DUTIES : Researching, formulating, drafting and editing legislation; Providing legal technical comments on draft legislation; Providing legal advice (including formal written opinions) on substantive legal issues; and scrutinising, drafting and editing legal documents, memoranda, submissions and legal technical correspondence.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Vosloo Tel No: (021) 483 4353 or Anita.Vosloo@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
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
GISC PRODUCTION PROFESSIONAL REF NO: DOTP 33/2023
SALARY : R646 854 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-Degree in GISc or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification GISc professional experience; Compulsory registration with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a GISc Professional; A valid driving licence (Code B or Higher). Recommendation: Practical experience in the following: ArcGIS Enterprise environment; Application of GIS software packages to support policy analysis; Integration of a variety of datasets; Data quality assurance, cleansing, and transformation. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: ArcGIS and Microsoft Azure data and system integration; Geographic information systems; Data and statistics methods, analysis, and interpretation; Programming languages like SQL, Python, R, or Java; Spatial data legislation and standards; Business Intelligence systems and data portals and their application; Related policies and priorities of provincial and national government. Skills needed: Computer and data literacy; MS Office used in WCG; Data quality assurance, cleansing, and transformation; Analytical and interpretative; Problem solving; Decision making; Programme and project management; Communication and presentation skills, verbal and excellent report writing skills; Stakeholder management and partnerships. Ability to work independently and as part of a team that co-creates.
 
DUTIES : Facilitate transversal GIS and ensure departmental GIS supports the analysis and alignment of spatial information to the strategic imperatives; Facilitate the implementation of GIS and spatial data/information standards, metadata standards, and data governance procedures in the WCG; Facilitate the dissemination, communications, and advocacy for spatial data products and services to identified stakeholders; Collaborate and coordinate within a Community of Practice for spatial data governance integral to province-wide data governance with the WCG departments, local government, and other stakeholders; Provide operational GIS support to the Provincial Data Office and WCG departments.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J. Du Preez Tel No: 082 883 6592
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
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: DOTP 27/2023
(12 Month Contract)
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: Honours Degree; A valid code B driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Latest advances in Public Management; Public policy analysis and public policy development processes; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Policies of the government of the day; Global regional and local political, economics and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Latest trends in public sector innovation and innovation methodologies. Skills needed: Writing and Reporting; Analysing; Deciding and Initiating Action; Working with People; Relating and Networking; Presenting and Communicating Information; Persuading and Influencing; Planning and Organising; Research; People Management; Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; Critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving; Communication (written and Verbal). Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy and strategy; Ability to work independently and as part; Able to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams within the organisation. Strong inter-personal, communication, and relationship management skills.
 
DUTIES : Collect and collate performance information for the period 2019 to present; Contribute to the development of the End of Term Review, including analysis of provincial; Performance and intergovernmental processes; Write and / or edit sections of the End of Term Review; Contribute to the development of a strategic framework that emanates from the End of Term; Review recommendations.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr Hildegarde Fast Tel No: (021) 483 5459
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
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023