WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and 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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STATE LAW ADVISOR: LEGAL GOVERNANCE REF NO: DOTP 45/2024 
SALARY : R884 268 per annum; (LP 7), all-inclusive salary package, (OSD as prescribed). 
R1 037 820 per annum (LP 8), 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; A valid driving license (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: Constitutional and Administrative Law, public-sector legislation, Interpretation of Statutes and relevant legislation and caselaw. Skills needed: Excellent legal writing ; Excellent written and verbal communication ; well-developed innovative problem-solving and analytical ; functional training sound organising and planning. 
 
DUTIES : Present functional training; 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 same and make recommendations to ensure good governance; Ensure that all Provincial Executive and provincial departments’ delegations are legally sound; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of legislation and court decisions to ensure that the practical implementation complies with the regulatory framework in an attempt to minimise successful legal action against the Western Cape Government; Assist with compliance in respect of new legislation by analysing same and communicating requirements with departments via workshops reports and memoranda; and Assist with implementation of various pieces of legislation ,i.e. Protection of Personal Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Public Finance Management Act, and Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S van Aarde Tel No: (021) 4838433 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DOTP 68/2023 R1 
SALARY : R849 702 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 5 years experience in an Internal Audit and Governance environment of which 3 years must be management level experience. 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 (MSOffice).
 
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
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DOTP 43/2024 
SALARY : R444 036 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) majoring in Accounting and Auditing; A minimum of 3 years experience in Internal or External Audit or similar environment. Recommendation: Studying towards or having professional certification. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: International Standards and Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards); The flow of the audit process and its link to strategic planning; Monitoring processes in place to deliver qualitative results on the plan. Skills needed: Information-gathering; Client Focus; Analytical Thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Perform engagement planning to acquire an understanding of the audit area and to determine the audit focus; Document comprehensive and accurate systems description using relevant tools to gain a better understanding of the process and perform walk-through to confirm the process is implemented as documented; Develop adequately motivated engagement objectives, based on the correct analysis of the control objectives, cognisant of the risk demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of how risks ought to be mitigated; Compile an Audit Planning Memorandum extracting information from the relevant steps of the engagement planning phase; Capture the risks, engagement objectives and key controls ensuring logical flow of the Engagement Work Programme (EWP) and assist with the control adequacy assessment and evaluation; Execute all audit procedures as per the engagement program ensuring that audit working papers are complete and accurate accompanied by useful, relevant, sufficient, and reliable evidence delivered and coaching noted are signed off; Draft audit findings ensuring the elements of audit findings are appropriately aligned and distribute draft report to management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Williams Tel No: (021) 4833724 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LABOUR RELATIONS OFFICER REF NO: DOTP 44/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Labour Relations, Human Resource Management or Law; A minimum of 1-year experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; National and Provincial Resolutions and legislation pertaining to Human Resource Management; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Planning, organising and execution; Conflict resolution; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 
DUTIES : Handle misconduct matters; grievances matters and disputes; Render advice on misconduct and grievance matters; Render a support service and represent the employer in dispute matters; Conduct investigations (misconduct, grievances and disputes); Draft submissions for mandates and represent the employer in disciplinary hearings. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Samuel Tel No: (021) 483 4646