Assistant Director: Departmental Work Organisation Capacity Development (various post available), Ref No. DOTP 13/2026 R1

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the Departmental Work Organisation Capacity Development initiatives in Cape Town. The role focuses on delivering capacity services, transversal job design and organisation design while aligning service delivery initiatives with provincial priorities.

The incumbent will oversee practice enablement, development and managerial functions. A relevant 3-year diploma or higher, plus at least 3 years of experience, is required.

Qualifications

• 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (NQF 6 or higher) in relevant fields.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in related work areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver departmental work organisation capacity services.
• Deliver transversal job design services.
• Deliver transversal organisation design and alignment.
• Deliver transversal service delivery initiatives.
• Provide practice enablement and development services.
• Fulfill managerial functions.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Data analysis

Benchmarking

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree (NQF6+) in Social Sciences / Humanities / Industrial Engineering / Industrial Psychology / Public & Business Management Science

Job description

Assistant Director: Departmental Work Organisation Capacity Development (various post available), Ref No. DOTP 13/2026 R1

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260902-2

Tracking Number DOTP 13/2026 R1

Job Title Assistant Director: Departmental Work Organisation Capacity Development (various post available), Ref No. DOTP 13/2026 R1

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 9

Enquiries Ms F Raybin at [e-mail]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town- CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to execute and oversee the delivery of departmental work organisation capacity services, transversal job design, transversal organisation design and alignment, service delivery initiatives, as well as practice enablement and development.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent to an NQF 6 or higher qualification) in Social Sciences / Humanities / Industrial Engineering / Industrial Psychology / Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Deliver departmental work organisation capacity services; Deliver transversal job design services; Deliver on transversal organisation design and alignment; Deliver on transversal service delivery initiatives; Deliver a practice enablement and development service; Managerial Functions.

Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Appropriate job evaluation system; Organisation development theory, practice, and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Appreciative inquiry; Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Project management; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system (SPMS); Disciplinary and grievance procedure; 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; Operational management practices; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas.

Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting finance and audit; Research; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic and intervention design; Facilitation and process consultation; Innovative problem-solving; Interviewing and listening; Motivation and negotiation; Mentoring and coaching; Team building and strong inter-personal; Data analysis and interpretation; ICT systems awareness.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

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.

Notes

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 be considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

Application Declaration

I acknowledge that, should I be shortlisted, I will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to my scheduled interview date.

I further understand that failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may impact the progression of my application and may result in my application 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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.