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Deputy Director: Movable Asset Management 2, Ref No. DOI 136/2025
Closing Date: 2025/11/10
Reference Number: WCG251001-8
Tracking Number: DOI 136/2025
Job Title: Deputy Director: Movable Asset Management 2, Ref No. DOI 136/2025
Department: Department of Infrastructure
Salary Level: 11
Enquiries: Pauline van der Merwe at (021) 483 8915
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country: South Africa
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Town / City: Cape Town
Job Purpose:
The Department of Infrastructure in the Western Cape Government is looking for a qualified and capable person to manage the department’s movable assets. This role involves overseeing the maintenance, protection, and disposal of these assets to ensure they are handled efficiently and in line with government rules.
Minimum Requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (or a higher qualification that is equivalent).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial or asset management at a supervisory or management level.
Recommendation: None specified.
Key Performance Areas:
- Handle the maintenance of movable assets to keep them in good working condition.
- Facilitate and manage the safeguarding of assets to prevent loss or damage.
- Manage the disposal of movable assets when they are no longer needed, following proper procedures.
- Plan and manage the work of the Subdirectorate, and report on its overall performance.
- Lead and develop staff members (People Management).
- Oversee budgets and financial aspects of the role (Financial Management).
Competencies:
The successful candidate should have knowledge and understanding of:
- Laws, rules, policies, and best practices related to the job.
- Information systems that help manage knowledge and data for asset management.
- Project management techniques.
- Operational management practices.
- Procurement and tendering processes.
- Policy development, monitoring, and review processes.
- Modern systems of governance and administration in the public sector.
- Public service procedures, processes, and systems.
- Regional and local political, economic, and social issues affecting the Western Cape provincial government.
- Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements in the South African public sector.
- Public finance, human resources, and discourse management processes.
- The Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, instructions, directives, and collective agreements.
- The functioning of the province and activities of related departments or areas.
- Policies of the current government.
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
- General performance management practices.
Key skills include:
- Numeracy and literacy.
- Computer literacy.
- Language skills.
- Project management.
- Accounting, finance, and audit.
- Economic, financial, and statistical analysis.
Remuneration:
An all-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11).
Note on remuneration: For certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS), and contract positions, the remuneration package includes all costs related to service benefits or obligations, such as basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, and pension-fund contributions. MMS packages are flexible and can be structured individually as required. Where remuneration is not indicated as cost-to-employer (CTE), employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded according to relevant rules or agreements.
Notes:
- Shortlisted candidates must provide documents for verification and undergo criminal record checks.
- They will need to complete practical assessments and attend interviews on dates set by the department. Competency assessments or proficiency tests may also be required.
- The selection process will follow the department’s Employment Equity (EE) targets.
- By applying, you agree to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers or managers for employment references. This may include questions about your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- If you have trouble with the online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Call the helpline at 086 137 0214.
- For other questions about the position, contact the enquiries person listed.
- Submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted.
Engineering Technician (Production Level): Road System Development (4 posts available), Ref No. DOI 28/2025 R1
Closing Date: 2025/11/10
Reference Number: WCG251001-6
Tracking Number: DOI 28/2025 R1
Job Title: Engineering Technician (Production Level): Road System Development (4 posts available), Ref No. DOI 28/2025 R1
Department: Department of Infrastructure
Salary Level: OSD
Enquiries: Mr NJ van Gass at (021) 483 5160
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country: South Africa
Location – Province: Western Cape
Location – Town / City: Cape Town
Job Purpose:
The Department of Infrastructure in the Western Cape Government has opportunities for four suitably qualified and competent individuals to provide technical services and support to the Sub-Directorate: Road Programme Management in Transport Infrastructure. This role focuses on helping with road development projects, ensuring quality and compliance in engineering tasks.
Minimum Requirements:
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification.
- Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant post-qualification technical experience in civil engineering.
- A valid driver’s license (Code B or higher).
Recommendation: None specified.
Key Performance Areas:
- Provide technical services based on your qualifications, such as planning and executing engineering tasks.
- Assist engineers, technologists, and associates in fieldwork and project implementation.
- Contribute inputs to the technical or engineering operational plan and help consolidate them.
- Promote safety according to statutory and regulatory requirements on all sites.
- Review existing technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to include new technology, and create technical designs with specifications for approval by authorities.
- Compile and submit reports as needed, including progress and technical findings.
- Develop, implement, and maintain databases for systems and project data.
- Liaise with stakeholders on engineering matters to ensure smooth collaboration.
Additional Advantageous Skills:
- Working knowledge or experience in assessing the condition of surfaced and gravel roads.
- Strong skills in report writing and presenting information clearly.
- Willingness to travel to sites and work away from home when required.
- Good computer literacy, especially with the MS Office suite.
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Geotechnical and pavement design for roads.
- Road infrastructure materials and their properties.
- Technical support for material quality control and management in road and bridge construction.
- Legal compliance requirements in engineering projects.
- As-built and standard specifications for construction.
Abilities and skills:
- Solve technological challenges using established techniques and procedures.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.
- People management abilities.
- Planning and organizing tasks efficiently.
- Record keeping for accurate documentation.
- Problem-solving in technical scenarios.
- Change management to adapt to project needs.
Remuneration:
Grade A: R 391 671 – Grade C: R 586 665 per annum (Salary will be determined based on post-registration experience as per OSD guidelines).
Note on remuneration: For certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS), and contract positions, the remuneration package includes all costs related to service benefits or obligations, such as basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, and pension-fund contributions. MMS packages are flexible and can be structured individually as required. Where remuneration is not indicated as cost-to-employer (CTE), employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded according to relevant rules or agreements.
Notes:
- Shortlisted candidates must provide documents for verification and undergo criminal record checks.
- They will need to complete practical assessments and attend interviews on dates set by the department. Competency assessments or proficiency tests may also be required.
- The selection process will follow the department’s Employment Equity (EE) targets.
- By applying, you agree to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers or managers for employment references. This may include questions about your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- If you have trouble with the online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Call the helpline at 086 137 0214.
- For other questions about the position, contact the enquiries person listed.
- Submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be accepted.
We wish you all the best with your applications.