Assistant Director - Support Services (Public Sector)

Western Cape Government

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 487,000 - 574,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks an Assistant Director: Support Services to lead and supervise departmental support services in the Western Cape. The role requires an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will manage occupancy, ensure health and safety, and drive compliance with GIAMA and security standards while overseeing telecommunications and related managerial functions within the Department of Social Development.

Qualifications

  • An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 or an equivalent qualification.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills

Project management
Budgeting skills
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Strategic thinking
Computer literacy
Numeracy
Conflict resolution
Presentation skills
Language

Education

NQF level 6 qualification

Job description

Western Cape Government seeks an Assistant Director: Support Services to lead and supervise departmental support services in the Western Cape. The role requires an appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will manage occupancy, ensure health and safety, and drive compliance with GIAMA and security standards while overseeing telecommunications and related managerial functions within the Department of Social Development.

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