Deputy Director-General: People Management (Ref No. DOTP 117/2026)

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified individual to provide strategic leadership and support to the Director-General, strengthening people management across departments for improved service delivery. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD, and requires an NQF Level 8 qualification in a related field with extensive people management experience.

The Deputy Director-General will play a pivotal role in enhancing organisational effectiveness and resident-centric outcomes

Qualifications

• NQF Level 8 qualification in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in a people management services environment.
• Strategic leadership capabilities in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to strengthen people management capabilities across Western Cape Government departments.
• Support the Director-General to enhance resident-centric service delivery.

Education

NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences / Industrial Psychology / Public Management / Business Management

Job description

The Western Cape Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual with a qualification at NQF Level 8 in Social Sciences, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Business Management or a 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 organisational effectiveness and resident-centric service delivery.

This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.