Deputy Director: Transversal Work Organisation Capacity Enablement
Western Cape Department of the Premier
- Location
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape
- Salary
- R932 292 – R1 098 195 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- NQF 6 qualification in social sciences, industrial psychology, management or similar
- 3 years at middle manager level
- Lead job design and organisation design work
- Driving licence and process management experience are a plus
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape
How to apply
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How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/316, ref DOTP 114/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
An appropriate qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years middle- management level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; 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 needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Analytical; Data analysis and interpretation; ICT Systems Awareness; Data driven decision making; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal.
Duties:
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 ; It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in Business Process Management; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Enquiries: Nicole Smith Tel No: (021) 466 9542
Reference number: DOTP 114/2026