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

Neptune; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

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 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.