Assistant Director: Support Services , Ref No. WCMD 31/2026

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

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department of the Western Cape Government invites applications for an Assistant Director: Support Services in Cape Town. The role provides general support through integrated financial, procurement, logistical and administrative functions to enable service delivery.

Requirements include a 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The salary level is 9, with remuneration ranging from R487 197 to R573 897 per annum, in a

Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Management of Transport Services in the Department.
• Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety in the Department.
• Provision of Effective and Efficient Facility Management (Accommodation).
• Management of Functions in terms of GIAMA and related asset management prescripts.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Language skills

Accounting basics

Education

3-year National Diploma/B-Degree

Tools

PFMA knowledge

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260907-7

Tracking Number WCMD 31/2026

Job Title Assistant Director: Support Services , Ref No. WCMD 31/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 9

Enquiries Mr S Moolman [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide general support services through integrated and compliant financial, procurement, logistical and administrative support, to enable effective Chief Directorate service delivery.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). A minimum of 5 years relevant experience;

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Management of Transport Services in the Department; Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety in the Department; Provision of Effective and Efficient Facility Management (Accommodation); Management of Functions in Terms of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act; Managerial functions;

Working knowledge in the following:

Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Frameworks; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices applicable to support services within the public sector; Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and related accommodation and asset management prescripts, including inputs to the; User Asset Management Plan (UAMP); Occupational Health and Safety; (OHS) legislation, regulations and departmental health and safety frameworks; transport-related prescripts, includingpolicies governing the management and utilisation of government and subsidised vehicles; the Public FinanceManagement Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and relevant financial policies, directives and instructions applicable to operational support environments; Labour Relationslegislation, regulations and collective agreements applicable to the public service; Operational and Management Knowledg

Skills needed:

Numeracy; Literacy; Computer literacy (including standard office applications and electronic record-keeping systems); Language and communication skills (verbal and written); Accounting, finance and audit skills (basic budgeting, expenditure monitoring and controls).

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.

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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.