Assistant Director: People Management Records, Ref No. DOTP 59/2026 R1

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

Job summary

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for an Assistant Director: People Management Records. The role focuses on securing and managing HR records across CSC client departments, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will lead the registry operations, establish electronic records systems, and oversee archiving and disposal processes. A 3‑year National Diploma or B‑Degree and 5 years of public sector records management experience with a valid driving

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislative and governance requirements related to records management.
• Knowledge of Provincial Archives and National Archives prescripts.
• Understanding of retention scheduling and disposal authorisations.
• Familiarity with public service procedures and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of people-management records for the CSC.
• Establish and maintain an electronic records management system and archiving/disposal processes.
• Oversee the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre and support courier services.
• Plan workload for the registry, review procedures, conduct risk analysis and maintain risk register.

Skills

Records management

Governance & compliance

Project management

Labour relations

Performance management

Policy development

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree or higher

5 years public sector records management experience

Valid Code B or higher driving licence

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260915-5

Tracking Number DOTP 59/2026 R1

Job Title Assistant Director: People Management Records, Ref No. DOTP 59/2026 R1

Department Department of the Premier

Salary level 9

Enquiries Ms H Ward at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City CBD - Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and ensure the secure storage, safekeeping, access, tracking and lawful disposal of human resource records across the eleven departments ensuring legislative compliance and effective risk mitigation

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in records/ Information management within the Public Sector; 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

Responsible for the People Management (HR) Registry for all 11 Corporate Service Centre (CSC) client departments: Manage the safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of all people-management records for the CSC; Establish and maintain an electronic records management system. Management of the archiving/disposal processes. Management of the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre. Provide a Messenger/collections/courier service; Plan for and distribute the work allocated to the People Management Registry; review existing, or develop, new procedures for the People Management Registry. Conduct a Risk Analysis for the registry functions. Maintain the registry risk register. Compile and maintain approved records classification system for paper-based and electronic records. Monitor and supervise the quantity and quality of outputs delivered by the registry.

Knowledge and understanding of the following Legislative and governance requirements related to records management, Provincial Archives and Records Service Act and National Archives and Records Service prescripts; Knowledge management principles and practices, retention scheduling and disposal authorisations; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Project management; operational management practices; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems.

Remuneration

R 487 197- R573 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.

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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 being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.