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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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).

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.