Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management, Ref No. WCMD 56/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 932,000 - 1,098,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Mobility Department, part of Western Cape Government, invites applications for Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management in Cape Town. The role oversees governance, demand management, and performance for the Sub-Directorate.

The incumbent must handle pressure, irregular hours and meet tight deadlines. A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management (NQF level 7) and at least 3 years SCM experience at supervisory/management level are

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management at NQF level 7.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant SCM experience in a Governance and Demand Management environment at supervisory/management level.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance and performance management services.
• Manage and oversee a demand management service.
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate.
• People Management.
• Financial Management.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer skills

Communication

Project management

Accounting & audit

Economic analysis

Legal administration

Education

NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management or SCM

3+ years SCM governance/demand management experience (supervisory/management level)

Job description

Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management, Ref No. WCMD 56/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Reference Number WCG260930-5

Tracking Number WCMD 56/2026

Job Title Deputy Director: Governance and Demand Management, Ref No. WCMD 56/2026

Department Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level 11

Enquiries Mr R Wiggill at [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 (WCG) have an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage or oversee a governance and demand management service to the Western Cape Mobility Department. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management or Supply Chain Management at NQF level 7; A minimum of 3 years relevant Supply Chain Management experience in a Governance and Demand Management working environment at Supervisory level/Management level (ASD).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage and oversee compliance and performance management services; Manage and oversee a demand management service; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Knowledge of the following

Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; manage procurement and provisioning services; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act; implement the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and associated regulations, practice notes and circulars; implement the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy; manage supply chain management processes in accordance with the Supply Chain Management Guide for Accounting Officers and Authorities; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial delegations and public service best practices; manage delegation frameworks, service level agreements, supplier relationships, contracts, strategic sourcing and departmental policies and procedures; use government financial systems; manage public sector supply chain management models and processes; manage strategic sourcing across a broad range of commodities within a goods and services environment; manage the Mobility procurement market; manage contract management processes, including legal aspects of supply chain management, drafting heads of terms and providing input into SLA negotiations; manage supply chain management authorities, delegations and related requirements;

Skills

perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; conduct economic, financial and statistical analysis; perform legal administration;

Other

plan and organise activities; conduct analysis; compile and write reports; communicate effectively; deliver presentations; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; solve problems; perform supervisory functions; work effectively under pressure; travel frequently when required; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R 1098 195 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.