Deputy Director: Departmental Communication, Ref No. DOI 74/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; In loco; ZAR 839.000 - 1.026.000; Tempo pieno

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Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director of Departmental Communication to lead communications services for the department, including media liaison, language translation, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires a qualifying qualification at NQF level 6 or higher and at least three years of middle-management experience.

The incumbent will oversee service levels with the Premier’s Corporate Communications, manage budgeting, mentor staff, and drive

Competenze

• Must have NQF level 6 qualification (equivalent or higher).
• Minimum of 3 years’ middle management experience.

Mansioni

• Operationally manage departmental communications service level agreement with DotP Corporate Communications Unit.
• Manage the Departmental media liaison service.
• Manage and plan language and translation services.
• People management within the sub-directorate.
• Financial management and budgeting responsibilities.
• Plan and manage the work of and accountability for the Sub-directorate.

Descrizione del lavoro

Deputy Director: Departmental Communication, Ref No. DOI 74/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG251124-2

Tracking Number DOI 74/2026

Job Title Deputy Director: Departmental Communication, Ref No. DOI 74/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level 11

Enquiries Mr J Bakker at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to manage communication services to the Department.

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ middle management experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Operationally manage the Departmental communications service level agreement with the Department of the Premier (DotP) Corporate Communications Unit (Corporate Services); Manage the Departmental media liaison service; Manage and plan the provision of language and translation services; People Management; Financial Management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate.

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; 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 skills; Project Management; Planning and organising; Financial management; People management; Communication (written and oral); Relationship management; Presentation; Report writing; Project management and administration; Motivational; Facilitation.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations 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.