Job Description

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH COMMUNITY, ARTS AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER: STREET PEOPLE UNIT
TCOE SALARY COMMENCING FROM R1,071,429 PER ANNUM REF NO: CACD 14/25 CAPE TOWN
Requirements:

• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification preferably a B degree or National Diploma
• Five (5) to eight (8) years relevant experience
• Specialist knowledge in the following areas: Project Management tools and techniques; Monitoring and Evaluation methodologies; the Social Development environment impacting communities; Research and Programme Development within the Rough Sleeper People section
• A valid Code EB drivers licence
• Computer literacy (Advanced MS Office skills).

Key performance areas:
In collaboration and in support of the Head: Street People:

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of citywide programmes for Rough Sleeper People
• Develop and coordinate processes within the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department addressing the Rough Sleepers Programme challenges throughout the City of Cape Town
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations involved in the programmes undertaken within the Community, Arts and Culture Development Portfolio
• Ensure the various phases of the project /contract management processes are implemented
• Provide monitoring and evaluation to assist the Department to track area implementation and demonstrate the impact of identified project/programmes or policies
• Manage and control outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of Personnel
• Perform administration relating to area of responsibility.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated.
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Closing date: 24 October 2025

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Skills Required