Assistant Director: Support Service (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government invites applications for a Permanent role based at Western Cape College of Nursing: Central Administration Offices, Stikland Campus. Salary ranges from R487 197 to R573 897 per annum, with additional benefits such as a 13th cheque and pension contributions.

Starting date is 23 Oct 2026. The role focuses on infrastructure master planning, lifecycle management, and overseeing support services across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Public Management or Project Management.
• Experience in infrastructure and support services.
• Knowledge of OHSC standards and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of infrastructure master planning and lifecycle planning.
• Manage capital improvement projects for buildings and physical infrastructure across all sites.
• Oversee support services including workshop, transport, records management, and housekeeping.
• Manage service contracts (security, cleaning, maintenance, access control, biometric systems, CCTV, fire systems, grounds, pest control).
• Ensure efficient Security/Access Control for staff and students across multi-campus sites.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management for support services.
• Provide leadership for staff in support services.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Report writing

Computer literacy

Project management

Policy development

Education

National Diploma in Public Management or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: WCCN16/2026

Location: Western Cape College of Nursing: Central Administration Offices, Stikland Campus

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Enquiries

An Appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Public Management or Project Management.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of infrastructure master planning and lifecycle planning. Manage capital improvement projects for buildings and physical infrastructure across all sites. Manage support services such as workshop, transport, Reprographic, record management support/archives, and housekeeping. Manage service contracts (security, cleaning, maintenance, Access Control. Biometric systems, CCTV, fire systems, ground maintenance, pest control etc.) Ensure efficient Security/Access Control for all staff and students’ multi-campus. Oversee budgeting and financial management for support services. Lead people management within support services.

Experience

Appropriate experience in Infrastructure and Support services.

Inherent requirements of the job

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations & policies, such as OHSC standards. Expertise in facilities and infrastructure management, maintenance, contracts, and support service best practices. Strategic thinking, policy development, and operational planning. Leadership, supervision, team building, and conflict-resolution skills. Stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building competencies. Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and technical documentation. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Project management skills, including planning, organizing and coordinating service delivery.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.