Careers in the Local Government Sector: Use Scarce Skills

Careers and Scarce Skills in the Local Government Sector.

Local Government Sector Skills and Career Paths: Skill Gaps

Scarce skills lists tell you where job opportunities are. If you see a job that you like and it’s a scarce skill – find training for it. SETAs usually provide funds to businesses and training organisations to develop these skills. Read: What is Scarcity? Tips For Smart Job Seekers Now

If you’re interested in a career in government or want to train government employees or work in and with local government structures, as well as unemployed South Africans – the LG SETA is one which you should check out.

List of Career Paths in the Local Government Sector

There are many government career options to pursue in the local government sector such as:

1. Providing a democratic and accountable government for local communities

• Municipal Finance
• Councillors
• Ward Committees
• Traditional Leaders
• Management

2. Ensuring the provision of services to communities in a sustainable manner

• Artisans
• Technicians
• Engineers
• Water
• Roads
• Electricity
• Housing

3. Government Careers Promoting social and economic development

• Local Economic Development
• Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
• Municipal Planning (including Urban Planning)
• Co-operatives

4. Ensuring that municipalities are financially viable

• Municipal Finance
• Councillors
• Property Valuation
• Ward Committees
• Internal Audit
• Traditional Leaders
• Infrastructure
• Asset Management

5. Creating a safe and healthy environment for all South Africans

• Municipal Policing
• Emergency Services
• Environmental Management

6. Promoting good human resources management and career development

• Local Labour Forums
• Skills Development Facilitation
• Training Committees

Skill Gaps: List of Scarce Skills in the Local Government Sector

• Chief Financial Officer
• Water Quality Technician Project Manager
• Urban and Regional Planner Construction Project Manager
• Accountant (General)
• Internal Audit Manager
• Water Plant Operator
• Policy and Planning Manager
• Plumber (General) Civil Engineer
• Electrician (General) Civil Engineering Technologist
• Paramedic
• Compliance Officer (Risk Officer)
• Finance Clerk/Administrator
• Internal Auditor
• Legal Advisor/Officer
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Community Development Worker
• Town Planning Technician
• GIS Specialist
• Building Construction Supervisor
• Firefighter

New job qualifications by the QCTO fall under the SETAs:

• 149 registered learnership qualifications
• NQF. Level 1 and 2 for those with little or no high school and limited if any work experience.
• List of NQF Level 3 qualifications for those with some high school and little or no work experience.
• NQF Level 4 qualifications for Matriculants or experienced workers.
• Exciting List of New NQF Level 5 Certificates
• The List Of New NQF Level 6 Qualifications

For the new list of scarce skills that identify current work and training opportunities, click this link.

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