WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF PREMIER VACANCIES

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NOTE : All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 
 
 

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DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION REF NO: DOTP 74/2025 
(42-Month Contract Post) 
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS(Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pré-entry Programme (Nyukela) before the candidate may be appointed into this post .Competencies: Knowledge: Proven knowledge of communication, media management, public relations, public participation and public education; Proven knowledge of communication strategy development, policy development, strategy management and monitoring and review processes; Proven knowledge of standard and advanced communication channels; Proven knowledge of and working experience with the latest trends in the communication industry; Proven knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Proven knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information; Proven knowledge and understanding of programme and project management; Proven knowledge and understanding of the global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Proven knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public-sector; Proven knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Proven knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day. Skills: Strong interpretive, analytical and conceptualisation skills; Strong strategic planning and superlative verbal and written communication skills; Strong inter-personal and relationship management skills; Planning, organising and people management skills; The ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment; Numeracy and accuracy skills; Computer literacy skills. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Ensure that strategic management, guidance and advice is provided in respect of the facilitation of ongoing against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards; Report to the Chief of Staff on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational management support; Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it; Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department; Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director; People Management and Empowerment: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan; Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery; Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate. Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level; Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets for the Directorate; Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs of the Directorate are kept in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T Taverna-Turisan (Tony.Taverna-Turisan@westerncape.gov.za)

OTHER POST
 
 
PSYCHOLOGIST REF NO: DOTP 71/2025 
SALARY : Grade 1: R872 709 per annum, OSD as prescribed 
CENTRE : Department of Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology; Compulsory registration as Psychologist (Industrial) with the Health Professions Council of South Africa; A minimum of 3 years post - registration experience as Industrial Psychologist with the HPCSA. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Group dynamics (roles and stages of group development); Health Professions Act, 1974;HPCSA Code of Ethics for Professionals; HPCSA training requirements; Scope of practice for Psychologists; Maintenance of professional registration through participation in continuous professional development; Research methods and statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Mentoring and coaching practices; Project management; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 Key elements of policies, frameworks, norms and standards on organisational performance; Labour Relations. Skills needed: Analytical; Change management; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Conflict resolution; Diagnostic; Diversity management; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative; Problem-solving; Intervention design; Interviewing; Leadership; Listening; Mentoring and coaching; Motivation; Negotiation; Networking; Planning and organising; Presentation; Professional judgment and reasoning ability; Project management; Research; Strong people skills and relationship building; Teambuilding and strong interpersonal skills; Verbal and written communication.
 
DUTIES : Develop, guide and advise on complex theories and models in order to enhance behavioural, group and organisational behaviour; Responsible to perform psychometric and other assessments in order to determine the potential and/or suitability for training, development and recruitment and to determine individual, group and organisational effectiveness; Assess organisational behaviour dynamics; Design and develop assessment tools; Advise on institutional improvement and development based on diagnostic surveys and assessments; Advise on development of policies; Report on IP research; Develop and Execute culture and leadership development interventions to improve organisational performance; Apply paradigms, theories and models to enhance organisational behaviour; Facilitate and implement Western Cape Government Transversal Culture Programmes; Project management and Reporting; It will be advantageous to have the following: Experience in Leadership and Culture Interventions ; 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 : Ms J Roux Tel No: (021) 466 9713 /082 906 5530