Assistant Director: Support Services, Ref No. DSD 118/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 487.000 - 574.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Budgeting skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Computer literacy

Numeracy

Conflict resolution

Presentation skills

Language

Ausbildung

NQF level 6 qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261022-5

Tracking Number DSD 118/2026

Job Title Assistant Director: Support Services, Ref No. DSD 118/2026

Department Social Development

Salary level 9

Enquiries Ms Malishe Pienaar at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise the provision of departmental support services.

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

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

• 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.

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.

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 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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.