Assistant Director: Support Service (Infrastructure and Support Services)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Location
- Western Cape College of Nursing, Western Cape
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- Intermediate (3–5 years)
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- National Diploma in Public or Project Management
- Experience in infrastructure and support services
- Code B driver's licence
- Western Cape College of Nursing, Stikland
- R487 197 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/594. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: An Appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Public Management or Project Management. Experience: Appropriate experience in Infrastructure and Support services. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations & policies, such as OHSC standards. Expertise in facilities and infrastructure management, maintenance, contracts, and support service best practices. Strategic thinking, policy development, and operational planning. Leadership, supervision, team building, and conflict-resolution skills. Stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building competencies. Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and technical documentation. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Project management skills, including planning, organizing and coordinating service delivery.
Duties:
Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of infrastructure master planning and lifecycle planning. Manage capital improvement projects for buildings and physical infrastructure across all sites. Manage support services such as workshop, transport, Reprographic, record management support/archives, and housekeeping. Manage service contracts (security, cleaning, maintenance, Access Control. Biometric systems, CCTV, fire systems, ground maintenance, pest control etc.) Ensure efficient Security/Access Control for all staff and students’ multi-campus. Oversee budgeting and financial management for support services. Lead people management within support services.
Notes:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test.
Enquiries: Ms L Strauss Tel No: (023) 814-0090