Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitably Qualified



Candidates



CLOSING DATE



27.06.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



UWM 32/25*



SALARY



R1 245 505 TCOE (T16)



DEPARTMENT



Public Empowerment &



Development



DIRECTORATE



URBAN WASTE



MANAGEMENT



Head - EPWP CENTRALIZED RECRUITMENT OFFICE



Requirements



The City of Cape Town is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and



service-oriented leader to head the Centralised Recruitment Office



(CRO) within the Public Empowerment and Development



Department. This position plays key role in overseeing the integrity,



performance, and compliance of the City's jobseeker recruitment



processes and supports transversal delivery across departments in



line with National Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)



guidelines, the EPWP Policies and the municipal Systems Act



regulations.



BTech Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences,

Development, Economic development or studies or related fields



5 - 8 years' relevant experience in programme coordination, with

at least 3 years in a strategic role



Excellent analytical, planning and performance-monitoring skills. Demonstrated experience in managing complex programmes,

community engagement, and interdepartmental coordination.



Strong understanding of the EPWP regulations, Municipal

Finance Management Act (MFMA), Municipal Systems Act



(particularly Section 66), and national policy directives relating to



the Expanded Public Works Programme.



Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP. Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence

across departments.



A valid Code 08 driver's licence.

Key Performance Areas



Lead the development, implementation, and continuous



improvement of centralised EPWP recruitment systems in alignment



with EPWP Phase objectives, the JSDB Policy, and City compliance



standards. Build and manage effective relationships with internal



directorates, Subcouncils, political structures (e.g. MAYCO, Mayor's



Office), and external stakeholders to support jobseeker registration,



verification, and project execution.