The Western Cape Government provides services to the people of the Western Cape. Besides, the administration works closely with the national government and municipalities in the province to ensure that the citizens have access to the services, facilities, and information they need. Furthermore, it also aims to deliver an open opportunity society for all. Thus, it frequently holds Western Cape Government vacancies for excellent candidates.
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As an employer, Western Cape Government provides ample opportunities for people who have a passion for serving others to make a real difference in the quality of life of its citizens. Hence, the administrator will equip you fully to fulfil your service role competently and with enthusiasm.
In serving others, you will be a member of an achievement-driven team. Also, you will work in an attractive and safe work setting, located in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world. Besides, you will get to work in a province that aspires to be the best regional government in the world.
As a matter of fact, the Western Cape Government consists of 13 departments, namely:
- Agriculture
- Community Safety
- Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Health
- Human Settlements
- Local Government
- Department of Social Development
- Premier
- Transport and Public Works
- Provincial Treasury
- Western Cape Education Department
With Western Cape Government vacancies, you have the opportunity to be part of one of these proud departments. For more information about the types of work that each department might provide, read the explanation below.
Department of Agriculture
1. Special Scientist
Salary: R 1,246,842 – R 1,782,345 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Elsenburg, Stellenbosch
Minimum requirements:
- Ph.D. in Science (Analytical Chemistry) or relevant qualification
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant scientific experience after BSc qualification
- Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional
2. Office Manager
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Elsenburg
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) or higher qualification
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in rendering support functions to senior management
- A valid code B driving licence
Department of Community Safety
Chief Director
Salary: R 1,251,183 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant senior management level experience
- A valid driving licence
- Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment
Department of Economic Development & Tourism
1. Deputy Director
Salary: R 733,257 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher)
- A minimum 3 years of management-level experience in either a government or private sector environment which involved working with government
2. Director
Salary: R 1,057,326 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- Relevant B-degree
- A minimum of 6 years of relevant management experience in economic development, research, or legal environment
- The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme
- Proficiency in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape
- A valid code B driver’s licence, or alternative mode of transport for persons with disabilities
Department of the Premier
1. Assistant Director
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification (3-year National Diploma/B-Degree)
- A minimum of 3 years proven experience in a Records Management environment
2. Chief Network Technologist
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Bellville
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in ICT or related environment
3. Deputy Director
Salary: R 733,257 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year Social Sciences or LLB Degree or related
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant middle management experience
- A valid code B driving licence
4. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Salary: R 515,936.52 per year
Job type: Contract
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning, implementation, and reporting environment
- A valid code B driving licence
Department of Human Settlements
1. Director
Salary: R 1,057,326 per year
Job type: Contract
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Property Studies, Finance, Social Studies, Development Studies, Development Economics, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, or Design
- A minimum of 6 years’ relevant middle-management experience
- Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment
- A valid driving licence
Department of Local Government
1. Administration Clerk
Salary: R 173,703 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements: Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualifications)
2. Administrative Officer
Salary: R 257,508 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification)
- A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience
3. Assistant Director
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher)
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant administrative experience
4. Deputy Director
Salary: R 733,257 per year
Job type: Contract
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Built Environment
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Built Environment and 3 years’ management level experience
Department of Provincial Treasury
Director
Salary: R 1,057,326 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration/Public Policy
- 5 years’ appropriate management experience
- A valid Code 8 driver licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities
- Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme
Department of Social Development
1. Administration Clerk
Salary: R 173,703 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Eden Karoo, Cape Winelands/Overberg
Minimum requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification)
2. Assistant Director
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Kraaifontein, Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher)
- A minimum of 6 years’ administrative experience
3. Social Work Policy Developer
Salary: R 363,801 – R 407,625 or R 432,459 – R 581,178 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- Formal Tertiary Qualification in Social Work (e.g. Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
- Compulsory registration with SACSSP as a Social Worker
- A minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience in social work after registration as a Social Worker with the SACSSP
4. Social Worker
Salary: R 257,592 – R 581,178 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Langa, Elseis River, Delft, Atlantis
Minimum requirements:
- A formal tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work) that allows professional registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as Social Worker
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a Social Worker
- A valid Code B driving licence
5. Staff Nurse
Salary: R 242,166 – R 297,825 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- A qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse
- Registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse
- A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Enrolled Nurse
Department of Transport and Public Works
1. Artisan
Salary: R 190,653 – R 324,708 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Bellville
Minimum requirements:
- Appropriate Trade Test Certificate
- A valid Code EC driving license with valid PDP
2. Assistant Director
Salary: R 376,596 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Bellville, Cape Town
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/ B-Degree or higher)
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Fleet administration environment
- A valid code B (or higher code) driving licence
3. Chief Works Inspector
Salary: R 316,791 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: George
Minimum requirements:
- A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the building environment
- Registration as an Engineering Technician
- A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience
- A valid code B driving license
4. Control (Fire) Engineering Technician
Salary: R 446,202 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician
- A minimum of 6 years post qualification technical (engineering) experience
- A valid code B driving licence
5. Engineering Technician
Salary: R 311,859 – R 473,574 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Bellville
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Engineering or relevant qualification
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience
- A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence
6. Engineering Technologist
Salary: R 363,894 – R 557,856 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor of Technology in Engineering (B Tech) or relevant qualification
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification Engineering Technologist experience required
- A valid code B driving licence
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technologist or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist
7. Inspector
Salary: R 316,791 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher)
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
- A valid code B driving licence
8. Professional Engineer
Salary: R 718,059 – R 1,090,458 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD
Minimum requirements:
- Engineering Degree (B Eng/BSC (Eng)) or relevant qualification;
- A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification engineering experience required
- Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or have submitted with ECSA for Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (proof of payment to be submitted with application) and compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer will then be applicable within 6 months from appointment
- A valid code B driving licence
9. Training Liaison Officer
Salary: R 316,791 per year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Moorreesburg
Minimum requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification)
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience
- A valid code B manual driving licence