Heritage Officer: Built Environment

Full job description

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.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Training in Architecture, Anthropology, History, Art History, Town and Regional planning, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related disciplines.

Skills needed: Computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Project Management; Development of systems and databases; Planning and organising.

Remuneration

R 325 101 - R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Industries:Government Administration

Function: Others