Deputy Director: Transversal Work Organisation Capacity Enablement Job design, Ref No. DOTP 114/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the delivery of departmental work organisation capacity services, transversal job design, transversal organisation design and alignment as well as service delivery initiatives.

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Enquiries

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 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.

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.

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.

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.