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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DIRECTOR: TRAINING REF NO: DOTP 37/2025 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience. Recommendations: Post graduate degree and academic background and/or experience would be to your advantage. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Human Capital Development; Information Systems; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Curriculum development and quality assurance; Functional, transversal and management and leadership training interventions; Continuous optimisation, growth and innovation of the Provincial Training Institute; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 4869 
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
 
 
SERVICE MANAGER: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT REF NO: DOTP 35/2025 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree in Information Technology; A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT management of which 3 years must be management experience. Recommendation: Experience in digital transformation planning and implementation. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Digital government environment; Business Process Re-engineering; Business Systems Analysis; ICT Service Management; Enterprise systems development; Client relationship Management; ICT project Management; Applicable legislation such as the PFMA, Public Service Act and Regulations, SITA Act and Regulations, Access to Information Act, Telecommunications Act, Electronic Communications and Transactions Act; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Analytical and problem-solving; Strategic thinking and planning; Presentation and workshop facilitation; Negotiation and conflict management; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Development, management of and reporting on a team of professionals rendering services to the client department; Guide the development of departmental IT plans including capability mapping; Management and maintenance of Applications Portfolio Management Strategy roadmap and inventory; Strategic alignment and stakeholder engagement across all spheres of government, particularly within the Department of Education; Monitor and manage the analysis of business needs, user requirements, objectives and goals for approved ICT programmes/projects; Co-ordinate business requires for Broadband and the Enterprise network for Department of Education. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Benting Tel No: (021) 483 8941 
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 : 05 May 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DOTP 36/2025 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years internal audit supervisory/management experience (ASD Level). Recommendation: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); A valid code B 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: Audit practices; Strategic planning and management; Engagement planning and execution; Reporting and progress monitoring; Control objectives for information and related frameworks (COBIT); Governance principles; Legislation, policies and procedures. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Teamwork; Compute assisted audit techniques (CAATs); Teammate audit software; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Develop risk based Rolling 3-year Strategic and 1 year operational ICT Internal Audit Plan including resource allocation; Develop an engagement work programme, ensuring qualitative engagement objectives and control adequacy assessment was conducted and advance mechanism to test control effectiveness were designed; Execute the engagement assignment reviewing the following: IT General control review Application control review; Information security assessments; Ensure quality on the entire audit process and delivery of the operation plans in line with stringent deadlines; Preparation and presentation of final report to executive management; Maintenance of good client relations and effective communication of audit results; Effective scheduling of staff and monitoring productivity levels; Manage client relations at Accounting Officer level and liaison with key stakeholders such as the Auditor General of South Africa. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Behardien Tel No: (021) 483 0884/Aneesa.Behardien@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 : 05 May 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
FORENSIC CONSULTANT: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (CLUSTER A) REF NO: DOTP 30/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government’ 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: A post graduate qualification in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics, BCom IT or Informatics; Experience in investigation of fraud, theft and/or corruption within the public sector; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP)); A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National and Provincial government and policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fact-finding techniques and investigative procedures applicable to forensic audit/investigations; Sound knowledge of ACL, IBM i2 Analysts Notebook, Intella, or similar forensic IT tools; Sound knowledge of writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions; Data analysis abilities; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Analysing, problem-solving and fact-finding; Communication (written and verbal); Project management; Ability to collect, analyse and visualise large datasets and draw appropriate conclusions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Planning and execution of forensic investigations; Conducting investigation by means of thorough fact finding and evidence retrieval within allocated timeframes; Effective communication and feedback on progress related matters in line with the investigation plan; Project managing multiple investigations at the same time, prioritising each investigation based on priority and quality assurance at all stages of the investigation; Drafting factual forensic reports containing appropriate findings and recommendations and the follow-up of recommendations; Testifying in disciplinary hearings and in criminal trials; Performing fraud prevention and detection functions; Developing and maintaining professional relationships with all stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms W Hansby Tel No: (021) 483 4593
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 : 05 May 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
FORENSIC CONSULTANT: FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS (CLUSTER B) REF NO: DOTP 32/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving licence (Code B or higher). Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: A post graduate qualification in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics; Experience in proactive forensics or fraud risk management; A professional designation relevant to the forensic profession (e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Practitioners (CFP)); Experience in managing fraud and corruption risks within the public sector. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation and regulations applicable to National, Provincial and Local government; Policies and procedures relating to Provincial and Local government; Fraud risk management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; National and Provincial Government legislation, departmental policies and procedures; Fraud Risk Management strategies and fraud risk assessment techniques; Writing scripts for queries to identify and detect possible incidents of fraud in data; Collection, analyses and visualization of large datasets to draw appropriate conclusions; Data analysis abilities; Analysing and problem-solving. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Project management. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and develop processes aimed at improving strategies for fraud detection and prevention; Contribute to the development/maintenance and implementation of the Western Cape Government Anti-Corruption Strategy, Whistle blowing Policy and any relevant policies and/or strategies; Support the managers: Proactive Forensics with the development and maintenance of the departmental fraud prevention and implementation plans for thirteen provincial departments, including monitoring progress with the implementation of agreed projects as per the fraud prevention and implementation plans; Contribute towards development of fraud and corruption awareness training content, conduct training awareness sessions, and participate in other awareness initiatives; Identify business areas where data analytics projects could be conducted and assist in conducting these projects; Facilitate departmental fraud risk assessments in line with the approved methodology and monitor action plans. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Thaba Tel No: (021) 483 4701 
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 : 05 May 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER: RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ADMIN SUPPORT REF NO: DOTP 31/2025 
SALARY : R325 101 - R382 959 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 1–2-year post school 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: Departmental operational systems and procedures (e.g. knowledge of relevant software packages, computer programmes such as LOGIS); Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Public Finance Management Act financial delegations; Financial administration (budget, procurement, SCM); Good corporate governance norms and standards; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Basic information gathering (research); Financial administration; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Render advisory and administrative support services; Render supply chain management support services; Render budget management support services; Render asset management support services. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Percival Tel No: (021) 483 8682 
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 : 05 May 2025 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOTP 34/2025 
SALARY : R228 321 - R268 950 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). 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: Relevant job knowledge; Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Teamwork; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising skills. 
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services; Provide reception / front office support; Provide supply chain clerical support services; Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component provide financial administration support services in the component. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Percival Tel No: (021) 483 8682 
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 : 05 May 2025