Job Opportunities at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the compliance with the approved Internal Audit Methodology, evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of Governance, Risk Management and Control processes. The successful incumbent must be able to meet strict deadlines, be innovative, pragmatic, creative, committed, assertive, self-management, motivated and diplomatic. To drive strategic projects within the WCG. 

Minimum 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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.

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).

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to implement and provide a SCM and MAM data analytics and technical support service. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Statistics, Information Management or Econometrics; A minimum of 3 years functional experience in Statistics, Information Management or related field; 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    

• Applies statistical methods and models to specific problems in order to develop and inform solutions; Policy analysis and experience in research and utilising different research methodologies and translating that into information required for data analysis and dashboard development.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide SCM and MAM data, information, trend analysis and research reports; Facilitate and coordinate standardised SCM and MAM business intelligence systems; Coordinate and implement the integration of new technologies and new initiatives into data standards and structures for SCM and MAM; Use and maintain a central repository and data warehouse in respect of SCM and MAM for provincial data on performance reporting.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Research and analysis; Project management; Report writing; Knowledge management and information systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal skills; Creating and Innovating; Writing and Reporting; Analysing; Presenting and Communicating; Information; Applying Expertise and Technology.

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Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury,Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a comptent individual to establish and maintain uniform SCM policy, norms and standards, governance mechanisms and enforce compliance.This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Supply Chain Management or Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years functional experience in Supply Chain Management; 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    

• Experience in the following: CIDB/ construction procurement; Developing and implementing policies and prescripts; Business intelligence analytic capability.

Key Performance Areas    

• Develop, review and continuously improve SCM policies, strategies, systems, best practices, norms and standards; Provide advice, guidance and support on implementation of SCM policy, norms and standards; Establish SCM governance mechanisms and enforce compliance; Monitor and enforce compliance; Monitor, evaluate and report on SCM system and supplier performance

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Public sector SCM legislation, policies and procedures; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Project management; Economic and financial analysis; Analysing; Presenting and communicating information; Learning and researching; Applying expertise and technology.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to procure goods and services through effective and efficient acquisition management processes in line with Constitutional principles and legislation.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 2 years experience in a Supply Chain Management environment. 

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in bids administration; 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provide a bid administration function; Compilation of the Departmental Procurement Plan and ensure continuous monitoring and progress updates; Render support services during the development of specifications / Terms of Reference (TOR); Render Acquisition Management Service; People Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy development; Financial norms and standards (Public Finance Management Act-PFMA; National Treasury regulations (NTR's), Provincial Treasury Directives/Instructions-PTI's); General Conditions of the Contract; Contract Management Guidelines; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and PPPFA Regulations. BEE; Procurement activities; Procurement policies/procedures/contract management; Document management Enterprise Content Management (ECM), inclusive of registry services and policy and procedures governing these functions; Report writing.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy; Analytical; Decision making; Problem solving; Literacy; Interpersonal skills; Typing; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Economic, financial analysis; Strategic Planning . 

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to supervise the care and development of resident(s) placed within a facility to enhance their well-being. These posts are based in Horizon Secure Care Centre, Lindelani Secure Care Centre, Outeniekwa Secure Care Centre, Kraaifontein ROAR.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Child and Youth Care Work after obtaining the required qualification; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Facilitate and supervise the caring for and life space interventions of children and young people will entail the following: Build a positive relationship with residents; Create a caring and stimulating environment for residents; Monitor the implementation of the daily structured programmes; Form part of a multi-disciplinary team; Ensure that the recommended developmental and recreational programmes are implemented by providing continuous support, guidance and advice to sub-ordinates; Monitor and participate in the evaluation of the recommended developmental and recreational programmes; Ensure reporting on progress with developmental and recreational programmes; Participate in the identification of incidents; Continuous professional development; Supervise and perform clerical/administration functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Minimum standards; Performance Management Systems; Child Care Act, policies, legislation, Batho Pele Principles and administrative procedures; New developments and methodologies in Child and Youth Care Work; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Basic research and analytical skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Work effectively with Social Workers and members of multi- sectoral teams in social service delivery.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified individual to manage all aspects of the sub-programme for management and implementation of capital and maintenance of Health Infrastructure projects for a defined region set in line with the Western Cape Government values.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); A minimum of 6 years relevant post qualification technical (mechanical engineering) experience; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage technical services and support in conjunction with Engineers, Technologists and associates in field, workshop and technical office activities, Ensure the promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, Evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology; and Ensure quality assurance of technical designs with specifications and authorise/make recommendations for approval by the relevant authority; Perform administrative and related functions: Provide inputs into the budgeting process, Compile and submit reports as required; Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, Research/literature studies on technical engineering technology to improve expertise; and to liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Project management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering; AutoCAD drawing; Knowledge of Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting.
• Skills needed: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; People management; Planning and organising; Change management; Good analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct and supervise internal audits at engagement level in compliance with the approved internal audit methodology, evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of governance, risk management and control. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of 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.

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Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an  opportunitiy for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure that social work services are provided by supervisees through the promotion of social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance social well being. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP; Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Worker; A minimum of 7 years appropriate experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP.

Recommendation    

• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that a social work service with regard to the care, support, protection and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families and communities through the relevant programmes is rendered; Attend to any other matters that could result in or stem from social instability in any form; Supervise employees: Supervise and advise social workers, social auxiliary workers and volunteers to ensure an effective social work service; Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field; Supervise all the administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level administrative functions.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Job related knowledge; Analytic, diagnostic, assessment tools, evaluation methods and processes; Personnel Management; Supervision Framework for Social Workers; Social Work legislation related to children; Social work theory and interventions; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics
• Skills in the following: Organising and planning; Project planning; Psycho social intervention; Communication and language; People management practices; Interpersonal; Report-writing; Computer literacy; Presentation and facilitation; Problem solving and analytical; Client orientation and customer focus.