Heritage Officer

Full job description Closing Date 2025/05/05 Reference Number WCG250327-4 Tracking Number CAS 17/2025 Job Title Heritage Officer: Built Environment (2 posts available), Ref No. CAS 17/2025 Department Cultural Affairs and Sport Salary level 7 Enquiries Ms W Dhansay at (021) 829 3221/Waseefa.Dhansay@westerncape.gov.za Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape 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. Minimum Requirements An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Architecture, History, Art History, Town and Regional planner, Engineering, Building Sciences, Social history, Archaeology, Palaeontology or related discipline; 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. Recommendation None. 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/ advice and undertake advocacy on heritage matters; Provide professional/ technical assistance to other departments/ units.