WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ENERGY RESILIENCE REF NO: DOTP 17/2024 
(Project Manager 24-month contract) 
SALARY : R958 824 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours, equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 8) in any of the following fields: chemical, mechanical, electrical or other engineering; Or natural, environmental or sustainability-related sciences; Or energy, finance, economics or law; 8 years relevant experience in energy or related fields Recommendation: Driver’s licence (code EB/B); Relevant post-graduate academic qualification in energy or related field; Experience in energy project or programme design, implementation and / or management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies and procedures; Electricity Regulation Act (and amendments); National Environmental Management Act; Integrated Resource Plan; Public Finance Management Act; Municipal Finance Management Act; Carbon Tax and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms; Integrated Energy Policy; Public Service procedures; Following skills: Project management, financial management, relationship management, monitoring and evaluation, contract management, people management; computer literacy, communication (written and verbal) and report writing. 
 
DUTIES : Facilitate the implementation of the Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme and related energy projects in the province; Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice, and guidance on energy systems, projects and programmes; Render energy related strategic and policy development services; Drive collaboration with key stakeholders for the implementation of energy resilience programmes and projects; Manage ME systems for Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme projects; Manage and perform financial and people management, including general office management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Lourencio Pick at email address: lourencio.pick2@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
LAW ADVISOR: LEGISLATION REF NO: DOTP 40/2023 R1 
SALARY : LP 7: R844 572 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
LP 8: R991 233 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of 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; Scrutinising, drafting and editing legal documents and memoranda submissions and legal technical correspondence. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Vosloo at Tel No: (021) 483 4353 or Anita.Vosloo@westerncape.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ACQUISITION AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: DOTP 14/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a Supply Chain Management working environment. Recommendation: Working experience in a supply chain management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Tender and Contract Administration; Policy Development; Financial norms and standards; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); National Treasury regulations (NTR’s); Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions (PTI’s); National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources; Strategic Sourcing and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act; Broad knowledge on procurement activities; Procurement best practices including sourcing strategies and the different mechanisms for procurement; Procurement policies and procedures; Policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape; Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting. Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy; Supervisory; Planning and organizing; People management; Analytical and strategic thinking; Budgeting; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research. Ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and supervise staff who perform the following function and perform the more complex work in that regard: Policy and implementation; Demand Management; Acquisition Management; Contract management and administration; Reporting and databases; Performance and compliance management; Management of transversal contracts and operating and finance leases; Providing inputs into AFS and IFS.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Williams Tel No: (021) 483 0598 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WORKFORCE PLANNING REF NO: DOTP 13/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year B-degree in Industrial Psychology / HRM (equivalent or higher qualification) with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Recommendation: A Degree in Industrial Psychology or Industrial Psychology as a major; Experience in Strategic Human Resource Planning and/or Industrial Psychology. Comprehensive understanding of the DPSA Directive on HR Planning and the WCG People Management Strategy; Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; A comprehensive understanding of People Management (Human Resource Management) legislation and policies within a strategic context is essential. Workforce Planning (HR Planning) Skills in the following: Analysing (incl. Analytics) • Creating and Innovating • Formulating Strategies Concepts • Advanced Writing and Reporting skills • Deciding Initiating Action skills • Delivering Results Meeting Customer Expectations • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking • Presenting and Communicating Information (incl. Basic Consultancy Skills) • Leading and Supervising skills • Learning Researching • Applying Expertise Technology (incl. Intermediate Computer literacy in MS Office, namely MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook) 
 
DUTIES : Provide a comprehensive strategic workforce planning service to ensure Workforce Plans are in place to address the current and future people capability needs of the eleven provincial departments; Facilitate, co-ordinate and annually report on the implementation of the workforce planning interventions of the eleven provincial departments.; Provide an Annual People Management (M) Planner support service to senior managers of the eleven provincial departments to assess their ongoing people capability needs; Annually assess WC Provincial Departmental Workforce Plans and Reports for compliance and quality; Render the “Office of the Premier” (OTP) role in respect of Workforce Planning in the Western Cape Province; Management and Supervision responsibilities 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms I Mackay at Ilse.Mackay@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
STATE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: DOTP 07/2024 
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting or Financial Management; A minimum of 1-year appropriate experience in a financial accounting working environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Sound knowledge of Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions); Managerial knowledge of Financial systems; Experience in drafting of Financial Statements ; Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook); Sound knowledge of the legacy systems; Strong Financial background; Generally Recognised Accounting Practices; Compilation of Financial statements; The ability to provide training; Presentation skills; Good written and oral communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Overall assessment of the AFS Template, research and analysis of the relevant/most updated Accounting Standards, Accounting Manual for Departments, and adhoc guidelines and directives issued by National and Provincial Treasury AFS. Compilation of the IFS/AFS consisting of primary and secondary financial information and assist with implementation/compliance of IFS/AFS disclosure notes. Completion and submission of of Audit file and regular reporting. Provide guidance/advice around accounting issues in respect of IFS/AFS. Reporting as per requirement of the PFMA. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr LJ Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 5758