WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

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​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

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PSYCHOLOGIST, REF NO: DOTP 71/2025 R1 
SALARY : R872 709 per annum (Grade 1) - OSD as prescribed. 
CENTRE : Department of the 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 1-year industrial psychology internship. 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; Exposure culture measurement tools, leadership and team interventions and assessment tools. 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; Team building 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Roux at Tel No: (021) 466 9713 / 082 906 5530 
APPLICATIONS : 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PEOPLE ANALYTICS, REF NO: DOTP 03/2026 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Bachelor's Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a relevant field such as Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems or related with a specialisation in Data Analytics; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of the following; People analytics and people metrics, including analysis and interpretation of people data for management reporting; Data management and governance, including data quality, integration, access controls, privacy requirements in terms of POPIA and GDPR, and ethical use of personal data; Statistical analysis and data modelling, including the development of dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI or Tableau; Public sector data compliance, including confidentiality requirements and secure data handling practices. Skills needed: Application of data governance and ethical data practices, including data privacy compliance in terms of POPIA, data quality management, access control, and secure handling of people data; Applied statistical analysis and predictive analytics, including data exploration, trend analysis, and basic modelling to support evidence based decision making; Data visualisation and reporting skills, including the development of dashboards and automated reports using tools such as Power BI or Tableau for technical and management audiences; Practical data engineering skills, including supporting data pipelines, ETL processes, and integration of structured and unstructured data sources for analytics purposes; Database skills, including querying and managing relational databases using SQL or similar technologies to support data extraction and analysis; Programming skills in Python, R, or SQL to support data processing, automation, and analytical tasks; Analytics project support skills, including managing analytical deliverables, timelines, and inputs within defined project scopes; Stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to present analytical outputs clearly and accurately to non-technical audiences; Problem solving and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches; Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, validation, and manipulation; Practical experience in people analytics, data analysis, or a related analytical role. 
 
DUTIES : The incumbent will establish and maintain data pipelines, ensuring seamless data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes across multiple systems, ensuring quality, integrity and compliance (e.g. POPIA, and optimising workflows for timely, accurate delivery; Apply people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, generate actionable insights on performance, engagement, and retention, and develop reports that inform decision-making; Lead strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement by aligning data insights with organisational goals, driving data-driven decision-making, and training stakeholders on data interpretation; Manage reporting, visualisation, and dashboard development by creating interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), automating reports, and standardising templates for effective decision support; Provide people management, project leadership, managing operations and tracking progress to ensure efficient implementable delivery. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr W Wilson at warren.wilson@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPORT SERVICES, REF NO. DOTP 07/2026 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration / Management, Office Management, Administration or a relevant qualification; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience; 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, and Logistics related practices and Asset management; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. Skills needed: Leading and Supervising; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with People; Planning and Organising; Applying Expertise and Technology; Presenting and Communicating Information. 
 
DUTIES : Managerial Functions; Plan and coordinate unit’s operations, including scheduling, work allocation, process improvements and execution of functions; Monitor and report on performance, ensuring quality assurance, progress tracking, compliance, and effective records and information management; Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, coaching, performance management and promoting a healthy and safe work environment; Facilitate the provision of supply chain, procurement and asset management support; Coordinate procurement processes, including sourcing quotations, managing purchase orders, ensuring vendor compliance, and receiving goods and services; Manage movable assets, inventory, consumables and equipment to support operational and recruitment activities; Coordinate logistical and operational support; Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings, transport and logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and recruitment activities; Coordinate the scheduling and administration of SMS competency assessments; Facilitate the provision of financial, budget and contract management support; Manage budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and timely payment of service providers and claims in line with PFMA and Treasury requirements; Oversee contract lifecycle management, including maintaining registers, monitoring SLAs, coordinating renewals, and ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls; Facilitate the provision of facilities, OHS, administrative and governance support; Coordinate office accommodation requirements, facilities inputs and compliance with OHS legislation; Provide administrative and governance support and preparation of reports, correspondence and submissions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Ward at Tel No: (021) 483 5640 
APPLICATIONS : 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OFFICE MANAGER: CENTRE FOR E-INNOVATION, REF NO. DOTP 08/2026 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; 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. 
 
DUTIES : Render line administrative support services; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Office of the DDG; Provide support to the DDG with regards to meetings; Manage resources of the office of the DDG; Manage engagements; Remain up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to their work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the DDG. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Basha at aneesa.basha@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : 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
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF NETWORK TECHNOLOGIST, REF NO: DOTP 09/2026 
SALARY : R468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Level 9) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology; A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in ICT network infrastructure management, information technology or related field; 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: ICT Network Infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WIRELESS, Voice, etc); Mobile Data Communications and Wireless Networks; Server and storage systems; Virtual platforms (on prem and cloud base); PC, notebooks and printer (MS Operating Systems and services); Experience in the following: Network (Wired & Wireless) and related services; Voice, compute and storage infrastructure and operations, including VOIP architecture and systems and corporate IPT solutions; Industry vendor knowledge, example Cisco, Huawei, products as well as Microsoft and Linux server environments. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Program and project management: Planning, coordination, organising; Decision making skills; Communication (verbal and written); Conflict resolution; Incident and change management. 
 
DUTIES : ICT Infrastructure Architecture, planning, Design, configuration management; ICT Operations and Maintenance management; ICT Governance: Co-ordinate and manage departmental ICT infrastructure and security policy, strategy, architectures, standards; ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity; ICT Program and Project management and Stakeholder Engagement; Knowledge Management: Documentation and Reporting. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Hartley at Tel No: 021 483 7879 /samir.hartley@westerncape.gov.za OR Mr E Petersen at 021 826 5575 /eugene.petersen@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : 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