WESTERN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY VACANCIES

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill 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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SECURITY ADVISORY SERVICES REF NO: CS 31/2022 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Community Safety, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience. Recommendation: Working knowledge of Security Risk Management and ISO standards (ISO 31:000:2018 Risk management, ISO 22301:2018 BCM). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Safety and security related legislation, standards and regulations (understanding and interpretation); Safety and security management and risk management processes. Skills needed: Applied strategic/creative thinking; Analytical; Problem solving and decision making; Repot writing; Conflict resolution; Computer literacy (MS office package: Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to work independently and as part of team. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure optimal operational functioning within the sub-directorate; Develop security solutions to mitigate risks for relevant departments; Coordinate and investigate breaches and mitigate recurrences within department; Coordinate and facilitate information and personnel security within departments; Develop and conduct safety and security awareness programmes; Conduct safety and security risk assessments and analyse risk; Attend security meetings with client departments. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Schumann Tel No: (021) 483 4061 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL MUSEUM MANAGER: METRO REF NO: CAS 50/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience on a supervisory level within the museum or heritage sector; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Primary, secondary and field history research techniques and practices; The techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventative conservation; Education methodology in museums; Government driven initiatives; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Project planning and management, Financial management; People Management processes. Skills needed: Collections and conservation management; Exhibition arrangement and implementation; Marketing or promoting; Sound organising; Planning and time management; Communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate governance and administration of the regional museum and satellite museums as well as related activities; Manage and facilitate exhibitions, public, educational and outreach programmes; Manage stakeholder engagements, promote and market the regional museum and satellites; Financial management; People management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGIONAL MUSEUM MANAGER: CENTRAL KAROO (MOSSEL BAY) REF NO: CAS 49/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience on supervisory level within the museum or heritage sector; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: History, purpose and functions of museums in society including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Primary, secondary and field history research techniques and practices; The techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventative conservation; Education methodology in museums; Government driven initiatives; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Project planning and management, Financial management; People Management processes. Skills needed: Collections and conservation management; Exhibition arrangement and implementation; Marketing or promoting; Sound organising; Planning and time management; Communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate governance and administration of the regional museum and satellite museums as well as related activities; Manage and facilitate exhibitions, public, educational and outreach programmes; Manage stakeholder engagements, promote and market the regional museum and satellites; Financial management; People management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUSEUM SUPPORT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 45/2022 
SALARY : R393 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act; Relevant Treasury regulations and general financial policies and procedures; Legislation governing affiliated museums in the Western Cape; Following skills: Financial Management; Office Management; Human Resource Management; Strategic Planning Skills; Problem solving; Project Management; Written and verbal communication; Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Provide the following: Financial support services; Administrative support services; Secretariat service for the sub-directorate; Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding personnel matters; Maintain relevant Database and records of the directorate; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM OFFICER: SATELLITE MUSEUM SHIPWRECK (BREDASDORP) REF NO: CAS 48/2022 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B/Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years experience in the museum/heritage sector environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as Batho Pele; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public, educational, and outreach progammes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton at Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM OFFICER: SATELLITE MUSEUM MONTAGU REF NO: CAS 47/2022 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B/Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years experience in the museum/heritage sector environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Purpose and functions of museums in society, including their potential for national building and tourism development; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Collections management (information management) and preventive conservation; Education methodology in museums; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as Batho Pele; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES : Governance and administration of the museum as well as related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public, educational, and outreach progammes; Engage in research and implement exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum; People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703

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LIBRARIAN: MOSSEL BAY REGION REF NO: CAS 52/2022 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Library Science/Information Sciences. Recommendation: Post Graduate Diploma/qualification in LIS, ND or B.Inf or B.Bibl Degree/B-Tech; Experience in the following: Library; Supervisory; Administrative; 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: Computerised Library Management system (SLIMS); Asset control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations; Teamwork; Flexibility. 
 
DUTIES : Collection development and stock control in affiliated libraries; Provide asset control support services; Provide personnel administration support services within the office; Provide financial administration support services in the regional office; Managing, planning, budgeting, and organising of Region; s operational activity; Attend to personnel related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mbanga Tel No: (044) 814 1490 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN: OUDTSHOORN REGION REF NO: CAS 51/2022 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Library Science/Information Sciences. Recommendation: Post Graduate Diploma/qualification in LIS, ND or B.Inf or B.Bibl Degree/B-Tech; Experience in the following: Library; Supervisory; Administrative; 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: Computerised Library Management system (SLIMS); Asset control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Interpersonal relations; Teamwork; Flexibility. 
 
DUTIES : Collection development and stock control in affiliated libraries; Provide asset control support services; Provide personnel administration support services within the office; Provide financial administration support services in the regional office; Managing, planning, budgeting, and organising of Region ;s operational activity; Attend to personnel related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mbanga Tel No: (044) 814 1490 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER: CLIENT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 53/2022 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Sports Management or equivalent qualification. Recommendation: Relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply; Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National Sport and Recreation Plan; Sport council and disability sport structures; PFMA; Skills in the following: Verbal and written communication; Proven computer literacy; Project Management Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Coordinate the establishment and provide support to sport and recreation structures in conjunction with the stakeholders; Facilitate sustainable capacity development programmes in sport within the districts; Implement sport and recreation programmes in the districts for development of sport and recreation; Monitor and evaluate the compliance wit sport and recreation transformational policies; Render administrative functions in relation to programmes that are implemented. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Pather Tel No: (021) 483 9865 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARCHIVIST: CLIENT SERVICES REF NO: CAS 40/2022 
(12 Month Contract Position) 
SALARY : R269 214 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Archival studies or with history as a main subject; A minimum of 1 year appropriate experience in archival field; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Working knowledge and experience in the following: Archives environment; Archival systems and procedures. Competencies: Knowledge of the following; Retrieval and automated storage systems; Current archival policies and legislation; Digitisation of Archival records; Handling archive material; Maintenance of scanning and digitisation equipment; Skills in the following: Verbal and written communication; Interpersonal and liaison; Proven computer literacy; Organising; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Create appropriate documentation and/or material for clients. 
 
DUTIES : Collect digital/electronic records; Scan archives / records; Store and facilitate access to digitised records; Capturing of metadata and other information; General administrative duties; Assist with filing of records; Assist with stack; room duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Ngobo Tel No: (021) 483 0434 
 
 
 
 
 
MUSEUM ASSISTANT: SATELLITE MUSEUM (TULBAGH) REF NO: CAS 46/2022 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 1 year clerical experience within a museum/heritage environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Western Cape Museums Ordinance Amendment Act and Museum Policies; Museum ethics; Current primary, secondary and field history research techniques of selection, evaluation and exhibition of objects of material culture or the presentation of living history; Project planning and management, including financial management; Legislation, policy and regulations relating to sector; Government-driven service improvement initiatives such as “Batho Pele”. Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages; Planning and organising; Problem solving; Financial management; Presentation; Office administration and research techniques; Conflict management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Assistance with the administration of the museum and related activities; Facilitate, present and implement public programmes and maintain public relations; Facilitate, present and implement educational and outreach programmes; Engage in research and arrange exhibitions; Assist with the promotion and marketing of the museum. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Hutton Tel No: (021) 483 9703 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES SERVICE REF NO: CAS 43/2022 
(12 Month Contract Position) 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Registry duties; The legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Retrieval and automated storage systems; Archives environment; Archival systems and procedures; Current archival policies and legislation; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Interpersonal and liaison; Teamwork. 
 
DUTIES : Providing registry counter services; Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence; Render an effective filing and record management service; Operate office machines; Process documents for archiving; Digitisation of archival records; Capturing of metadata and other information; General administrative duties and filing; Assist with managing transfer of records and filing of records; Assist with stack ; room duties. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Ngobo Tel No: (021) 483 0434 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: LIBRARY SERVICE (OUDTSHOORN) REF NO: CAS 44/2022 
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); 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. Recommendation: Relevant experience; Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Computerised Library Management system (SLIMS); Asset control; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Planning and organising; Teamwork; Flexibility; Interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Administrative support to the region and affiliated public libraries; Provide asset control support services; Provide personnel administration support services within the office; Provide financial administration support services in the regional office. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Mbanga Tel No: (044) 814 1490