WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE PREMIER VACANCIES

​ 
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. 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: Furthermore, https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 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. 
 
 

​MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: CORPORATE LEGAL ADVISORY SERVICES (SOCIAL CLUSTER) REF NO: DOTP 26/2025 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A legal qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a legal practice or legal department in the public or private sector. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment. Competencies: Proven knowledge of: constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; the South African legal system with a specific focus on Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and the Law of Contract; policies of the government of the day, with specific reference to the Provincial Strategic Plan; global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the Western Cape Government; inter-governmental and international relations; people management and administrative systems and processes; and financial management processes. The ability to give independent advice on complex legal matters; The ability to brief and oversee the work of legal professionals; Excellent inter-personal skills; Excellent communication skills; Excellent negotiating and problem-solving skills; Outstanding planning, organising and people management skills; Access to and the ability to develop and maintain networks relevant to the task environment; Computer literacy skills. Recommendation A LLB degree with admission as an advocate or attorney. 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Provide formal legal opinions and legal advice to the Provincial Executive and provincial departments in the social cluster (Health and Wellness, Education, Police Oversight and Community Safety, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Agriculture, Social Development, Cultural Affairs and Sport); Render advice to the Provincial Executive and provincial departments in the social cluster on correspondence of a legal technical nature. Ensure legally sound contracts. Legal inputs on behalf of Members of the Provincial Executive and departments in internal and external forums. Verify the legal aspects in submissions to the Provincial Cabinet, Provincial Ministers and Heads of Department. Strategic Management: To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participation in the Chief Directorate, and Directorate’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Chief Director: Legal Governance and Advisory Services on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance. To 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 employed by it. 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 Human Resource Management Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans. 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Adv. NJ Boshoff Tel No: (021) 483 3377

​

OTHER POSTS
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TALENT SOURCING REF NO: DOTP 29/2025 
(3-Year Contract Period) 
SALARY : R444 036 - R532 602 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate 3-year National Diploma majoring in HRM or a B-Degree in Industrial Psychology with a minimum of 3-years’ supervisory experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment at a administrator/recruiter level. A valid code B driving license. Recommendation: Experience with technical recruiting which includes e-Recruit support, competency-based recruitment processes and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks; Advising senior and executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. Proven candidate sourcing skills; Proven experience in complex data management; Direct liaison with media and recruitment agencies w.r.t advertising of vacancies; Supervision of staff; Willingness to work longer hours in line with print media publication times. Consulting with various stakeholders on different management levels. Competencies: General knowledge of various employment laws and practices; In-depth knowledge Recruitment prescripts (legislation and policy documents); The following skills: Excellent interpersonal and coaching; Database development management and reporting; Supervisory; Consultative and effective Problem solving; Effective oral and written communication. Ability to gather and analyse information; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Quality control of all operational work; Project Management control and allocation of tasks; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires and provide training/workshops on Talent Sourcing, e-recruit and reporting; Ensure that bulletins are published as per schedule; Ensure that advertisements are published in DPSA, media and e-recruit platform; Communicate with service providers regarding advertising standards, response handling enquiries, and participate in the creation of specifications; Handling complex inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, competency-based recruitment practices, inclusive of shortlisting, interviewing and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decisions, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Facilitate audit processes; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Manage staff and report on the unit's performance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Gerber Tel No: (021) 483 6028 
 
 
 
 
 
TALENT SOURCING OFFICER: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION REF NO: DOTP 28/2025 (X3-POSTS) 
(3-Year Contract Period) 
SALARY : R308 154 - R362 994 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (or higher qualification) majoring in Human Resource Management or B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Industrial Psychology; A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment, A valid code B driving license. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Online recruitment system and providing a support function; Competency-based recruitment and selection and the administrative processes which is associated with these tasks; Candidate sourcing across various professions and platforms and consultative; Data management; Advising Senior and Executive management on the recruitment and selection processes and best talent; Willingness to work longer hours and travel when required, A valid code B driving License. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Competency based recruitment processes, inclusive of head-hunting processes; Shortlisting and interview processes; Public service / government policies; Competency Based Recruitment; Online recruitment systems; Database management. Skills in the following: Communication (verbal and written); Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Consultative and effective Problem solving; Research; Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations; Computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for drafting of vacancy advertisements which includes application questionnaires in consultation with client departments; Liaising with various service providers (Media/e-Recruit and Response Handling); Identify, address and resolve selection delays; Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists; Create competency-based interview questions; Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews; Finalise interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database and reporting on delays; Execute high standard of quality in all operational work; Dealing with inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, inclusive of shortlisting, interview processes and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decision, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Communication across various levels regarding e-recruit processes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Gerber Tel No: (021) 483 6028 
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRY CLERK: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RECORDS REF NO: DOTP 27/2025 
SALARY : R216 417 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) Recommendation: Registry environment experience; Ability to do physically demanding work within a registry environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation and regulations relating to registry functions; The storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the Registry working environment; Registry duties and practices; Record-keeping procedures; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office; Excellent customer service skills; Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the safe-keeping of all official documents, and the proper filing of records which includes the classification, neat and correct placing of material in files; Issue and receive files (individual file requests and bulk file requests) using a document tracking system, to clients as requested; Responsible for file transfers into and out of the Corporate Services Centre; Process documents for archiving and disposal; Provide a Registry counter service; Assist with the document control function; The receipt, opening and sorting of post; Dispatch of outgoing post; Provide general support services to the registry; Scanning of documents into electronic system. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Gqoboka Tel No: (021) 483 4707