Deputy Director, Organizational Performance & PM

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government seeks an experienced senior manager to lead organisational design and capacity services. The role oversees transversal projects, client relationships and performance management, with emphasis on governance and public administration principles.

Applicants should bring 3+ years of middle-management experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate cross-department initiatives. A Code B driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA in related fields.
• Minimum 3 years middle-management level experience.
• Valid code B or higher driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead departmental work organisation capacity services.
• Lead transversal job design services.
• Lead transversal organisation design and alignment.
• Manage transversal service delivery initiatives.
• Manage client relationship and projects.
• Plan and manage the work of and account for overall performance of the sub-directorate.
• People and Financial Management.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Accounting and finance

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

ICT systems awareness

Data-driven decision making

Benchmarking

Problem solving

Intervention design

Interviewing

Leadership

Mentoring and coaching

Negotiation

Networking

Planning and organising

Presentation

Research

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Education

NQF level 6 qualification

Social Sciences / Humanities

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Psychology

Public/Business Management

Related field

Driving licence (Code B or higher)

Job description

Western Cape Government seeks an experienced senior manager to lead organisational design and capacity services. The role oversees transversal projects, client relationships and performance management, with emphasis on governance and public administration principles.

Applicants should bring 3+ years of middle-management experience, strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate cross-department initiatives. A Code B driving licence is preferred.