City of Cape Town Metropolitan Jobs – 12 August 2026

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Professional OfficerL Language Practitioner
(Afrikaans)

Requirements

• Relevant three-year tertiary qualification, majoring in Afrikaans or
  linguistics, with English at least at first-year university level or a
  postgraduate translation diploma (specialising in Afrikaans and
  English)
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in technical and legal translation
• Computer literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Understanding of local government terminology
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for performing translation tasks and activities; and
  coordinate translation and interpreting requests when required
• Conduct research on best practices to ensure translation accuracy
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in language practice
• Conduct editing and proofreading in Afrikaans and English in line
  with
  rules of grammar and style to ensure consistent use of terminology
• Provide specialised advice to clients on language issues,
  terminology,
  best practice and the City’s Language Policy
• Develop terminology in Afrikaans
• Contribute to in-house language-related guides
• Assist in promoting multilingualism and language awareness in the
  City of Cape Town

SALARY
Basic: R558 042 p.a

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Principal Business Analyst

Requirements

• B Eng, BSc Eng, B Tech in Engineering
• A Master’s degree focused on Data Management, Information
  Technology or a related field will be advantageous
• 8 years of more relevant experience, postgraduate experience
• Sound knowledge of SCADA, Telemetry, communications and
  information systems.
• Experience with the implementation and management of Control
  Room environments
• Physically Fit
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the development, enhancement and maintenance of Events
  Management, Decision Support, Data Management and
  operational control systems supporting water distribution,
  wastewater conveyance, reservoir and pump station operations,
  including alerts, notifications, trending, graphical displays and
  operational control screens.
• Direct the analysis, interpretation and dissemination of operational
  data through dashboards, reports and decision-support models,
  including water, sewer, water-quality, reservoir-safety and
  infrastructure-planning applications, to support routine operations,
  performance monitoring, emergency response and disaster
  management
• Deliver innovative IT and OT projects from concept to
  implementation, working with multidisciplinary teams and
  stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in the integration of SCADA, telemetry,
  communications and operational data with decision-support
  systems, dashboards and analytical models to improve
  infrastructure monitoring, operational control, resource utilisation,
  service continuity and network resilience
• Champion digital transformation and emerging technologies to
  enhance operational performance and customer outcomes.
• Manage strategic partnerships, contracts, consultants, budgets
  and procurement to achieve business objectives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team of technical
  and professional specialists.

SALARY
R1 370 030 per annum (T16)

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Senior Air Quality Practitioner

Requirements

• Relevant 4-year tertiary qualification preferably a BTech:
  Environmental Science / Environmental Health / Environmental
  Management / other related qualification.
• 5 – 8 years in the related field of air quality management / climate
  change / environmental health / management.
• Registered with a relevant professional body.
• Code EB Driver’s Licence.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Peace Officer Certificate from an accredited training institution.
• Environmental Management Inspector certificate as issued by the
  Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Administer the process of Atmospheric Emission Licensing
  applications to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and
  protection of the environment and public health.
• Investigate, evaluate, review recommend on environmental impact
  assessment applications, specialist air quality studies and
  Development Management Applications and recommend
  mitigation measures.
• Process and assess applications and to make recommendations for
  approval of fuel burning-equipment and open burning applications.
• To enforce the National Environmental Management: Air Quality
  Act of 2004 and City of Cape Town Air Quality Management By-law
  2016 in order to give effect to legal requirements and to investigate
  and evaluate diverse complaints in order to maintain the objectives
  of the City of Cape Town’s Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)
  and comply with Councils complaints policy.
• Compile, develop, modify, plan, validate and maintain an
  atmospheric emissions inventory database.
• Perform various administrative duties.
• To initiate and coordinate community involvement.
• Perform various project management tasks.
  A willingness to work after hours when required

SALARY
Basic Salary: R 558 042 p.a

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Range Officer

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Assessor and Moderator Certificate
• Qualified Professional Firearms Training Council (PFTC) Instructor
  and Registered
• Registered Assessor and Moderator on the PFTC database.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Firearm Instructor
• Must be physically fit and able-bodied.
• Must be able to work under adverse condition
• No criminal record.
• Fit to possess a firearm

Key Performance Areas

• To facilitate training in accordance with applicable legislation and
  range rules by; facilitating the approved firearm-training program in
  order to ensure the competence of members within Safety and
  Security Directorate as it pertains to firearms.
• Ensure the safety of all at the shooting range in order to ensure that
  there are zero incidents or accidents in this potentially risky
  environment.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the firearms as well as
  the maintenance of the shooting range to ensure a conducive as
  well as safe environment at the shooting range.
• Perform range specific duties to ensure compliance with legislation,
  range rules as well as SOP’s set by the NRCS PFTC and SASSETA,
  and that all training activities are properly recorded.
• Managing training and skills development and the transfer of skills
  and knowledge in order to effect pro-active skills and knowledge
  transfer to build capacity and create a robust viable talent pool for
  acting arrangements and successi

SALARY
Basic Salary R 435 532 p.a

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Wildland Firefighter

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 18 years or older
• Must be willing to complete practical and theoretical
  firefighting training
• Be stationed at any Fire Station within the City of Cape Town
• Work 40 hours per week and shifts
• Previous experience in fire related industry would be advantageous
• Required to work additional hours/overtime on short notice
• Required to work in a team and cope with stressful situations
• No criminal record

NOTE: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and
pass the following compulsory fitness test

• Reach test (1.9 m)
• 2.4 km run (Males 12 minutes and Females 13 minutes)
• Push-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Sit-ups (30 in 60 seconds)
• Dead load carry (2 x 25 kg drums a distance of 100m)

NOTE: Candidates who pass the physical test will:

• be required to pass a written assessment (Mathematics and
  English comprehension) and interview
• be required to submit their fingerprints or identity numbers
  for the purpose of checking criminal records. No other
  criminal clearances will be acceptable
• be required to undergo a medical evaluation
• be required to undergo a compulsory drug test

Key Performance Areas

• Carry out fire-fighting operations under guidance.
• To respond to and combat vegetation fires.
• To check and maintain fire-fighting equipment.
• Check, clean and maintain fire fighting vehicles.
• To carry out fire station duties and maintenance.
• Assist with clearing of fire breaks.
• Undergo continuous training.
• Ensure adequate records are maintained.
  Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for
  appointment as a seasonal staff on a NON-PERMANENT
  WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER CONTRACT for a period of 6 months

SALARY
Basic Salary: R 204 812 p.a

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We wish you all the best with your applications