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.

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Function: Others