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Western Cape Department of the Premier

Deputy Director: Transversal Work Organisation Capacity Enablement

  • Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
  • Western Cape
  • R932k – R1.1m /yr
  • Management and Executive
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 Closes today
Reference
DOTP 114/2026
Source
DPSA · 16 Oct 2026

Requirements

An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years middle-management level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development;

Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; Operational management practices;

Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration;

Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;

Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;

Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy;

Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit;

Analytical; Data analysis and interpretation; ICT Systems Awareness;

Data driven decision making; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation;

Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing;

Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing;

Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching;

Motivation; Negotiation; Networking;

Planning and organising; Presentation; Research;

Team building and strong inter-personal.

Duties

Lead departmental work organisation capacity services; Lead transversal job design services; Lead transversal organisation design and alignment;

Manage transversal service delivery initiatives; Manage client relationship and projects; Plan and manage the work of and account for overall performance of the sub-directorate;

People and Financial Management ; It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in Business Process Management; 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.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Enquiries

Nicole Smith Tel No: (021) 466 9542

General note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.

For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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