Office Manager: Business Planning & Strategy, Ref No. DSD 83/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government seeks an Office Manager to provide executive support to the Chief Director in the Department of Social Development. The role requires a qualifying credential at NQF level 6 or higher and at least five years of relevant experience.

The incumbent will render administrative services, manage resources, coordinate engagements, and stay current with applicable prescripts to ensure efficient support to the Chief Director.

Qualifications

• A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification).
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Render line administrative support services.
• Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director.
• Provide support to the Chief Director with regards to meetings.
• Manage resources of the office of the Chief Director.
• Manage engagements.
• Remain up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Chief Director.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Language skills

Project management

Accounting & finance

Education

NQF level 6 qualification

Job description

Office Manager: Business Planning & Strategy, Ref No. DSD 83/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260914-1

Tracking Number DSD 83/2026

Job Title Office Manager: Business Planning & Strategy, Ref No. DSD 83/2026

Department Social Development

Salary level 9

Enquiries Ms S Nieftagodien at [e-mail]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an office manager service to the Chief Director's office within the Department of Social Development.

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas Render line administrative support services; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director; Provide support to the Chief Director with regards to meetings; Manage resources of the office of the Chief Director; Manage engagements; Remain up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Chief Director.

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; People Management.

Remuneration R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) 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.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.