Deputy Director-General, People & Leadership Strategy

Neptune

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual with an NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Business Management or related field, together with extensive experience in a people management services environment.

The Deputy Director-General will provide strategic leadership and support to the Director-General in strengthening people management capabilities across Western Cape Government departments to enhance

Qualifications

  • An NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Business Management or related field.
  • Extensive experience in a people management services environment.
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership within a public sector context.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and support to strengthen people management capabilities across Western Cape Government departments.
  • Enhance organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery.
  • Advise and assist the Director-General on people management initiatives.

Skills

People management
Strategic leadership
Public sector experience
Policy development

Education

NQF Level 8 degree in Social Sciences or related field

Job description

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual with an NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Business Management or related field, together with extensive experience in a people management services environment.

The Deputy Director-General will provide strategic leadership and support to the Director-General in strengthening people management capabilities across Western Cape Government departments to enhance

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