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Western Cape Department of Social Development

Assistant Director: Support Services

  • Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
  • Western Cape
  • R487k – R574k /yr
  • Administration and Clerical
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Closing date
Monday, 30 November 2026 21 days left
Reference
DSD 118/2026
Source
DPSA · 6 Nov 2026

Requirements

An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 or an equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;

Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management. Knowledge of 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 in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language;

Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Analytical thinking;

Strategic thinking; Budgeting skills; Communication skills;

Conflict resolution; Presentation skills; Problem-solving;

Research.

Duties

Promote occupational health and safety measures in the Department; Coordinate the effective and efficient provision of accommodation services in the Department; Facilitate compliance with the Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA); Monitor compliance with security risk management requirements and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS); Regulate the use of telecommunication services in the Department; Managerial functions.

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

Ms Malishe Pienaar at (079) 306 3441

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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 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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