Heritage Officer: Built Environment

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Closing Date2024/02/26
Reference NumberWCG231016-1
Tracking NumberCAS 04/2024
Job TitleHeritage Officer: Built Environment (3 posts available), Ref No. CAS 04/2024
DepartmentCultural Affairs and Sport
Salary level7
EnquiriesMs W Dhansay at 021 483 9729/ Waseefa.Dhansay@westerncape.gov.za
Job TypePermanent
Location – CountrySouth Africa
Location – ProvinceWestern Cape
Location – Town / CityCape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for competent and qualified individual to provide heritage services. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in the field of Architecture, History, Art History, Town and Regional planner, Engineering, Building Sciences,and Archaeology or Paleontology;
  • 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.

Key Performance Areas

Processing application for permits, impact assessment and appeals received in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999) and other relevant legislation; Develop proposals for formal protection of Heritage Resources; Monitor and enforce compliance with permits and conditions of impact assessments and other aspects of legislation; Provide professional, technical assistance and advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters; Provide professional and technical assistance to other departments or units
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: Training in Architecture, Anthropology, History, Art History, Town and Regional planning, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related disciplines; Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
RemunerationR 294 321 per annum (Salary level 7)
Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.will 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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All the best with your applications.

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