WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF THE 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-entry-programme/. 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.
 
 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: PEOPLE TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT REF NO: DOTP 09/2023 
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management level experience. Recommendation: Post graduate degree and academic exposure would be to your advantage. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and relevant working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments. Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Networking and network formation skills; Conceptual and formulation skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Planning, organising and people management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Render services with regards to people training and development; Deliver learning and development programmes; Lead the continuous optimisation, growth and innovation of the Provincial Training Institute; Render support services to the Chief Directorate. Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Oversee Financial Management at chief directorate level which includes the following: Manage participation in the budgeting process at chief directorate level; Ensure the preparation of the Annual and Adjustment Budgets; Ensure that the correct tender and procurement procedures are adhered to in respect of purchases made; Ensure contracts are managed effectively and efficiently; Management, maintenance and safekeeping of the chief directorate assets; Ensure that full and proper records of the financial affairs are kept in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 4869 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: POLICY AND STRATEGY REF NO: DOTP 18/2023 
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management level experience. Recommendation: A relevant Masters Degree and experience of working in a policy and strategy environment, preferably in the Public Sector. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and relevant working experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments. Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Networking and network formation skills; Conceptual and formulation skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Planning, organising and people management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Facilitate the conducting of high-level policy analysis: Transversal coordination, management and promotion of innovative and evidence-based policy and strategy development, planning, implementation, and review. Facilitate the research and analysis of the provincial policy environment and identify critical areas for provincial government intervention, including futures capability. Analyse national and provincial policies, strategies and laws, and prepare provincial responses. Analyse on-going national policy and strategy developments, and sensitise Cabinet, Sector Committees and departments on its implications for the province. Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation as required). Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and long-term plans. Facilitate the periodic review of the Provincial Strategic Plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes. Initiate and manage transversal futures modelling research. Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align and comply with human rights principles and with international, constitutional and national human rights obligations, policies and strategies. Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial human social development strategy: Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Human Development (HD) Social Sector. Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector. Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector as required. Advise on the alignment of HD Social Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities. Continuously assess progress with the implementation of HD Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages. Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the HD Sector. Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the HD Social Sector. Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial economic strategy: Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Economic Sector. Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector. Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector as required. Advise on the alignment of Economic Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities. Continuously assess progress with the implementation of Economic Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages. Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the Economic Sector. Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the Economic Sector. Manage integrated provincial strategic planning: Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans as well as integrated development plans with provincial strategic priorities. Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes. Advise, in consultation with the Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities. Change Management, People Management, Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr HC Malila Tel No: (021) 483 6673) 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: TRAINING REF NO: DOTP 10/2023 
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management level experience. Recommendation: Post graduate degree and academic background and/or experience would be to your advantage. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Human Capital Development; Information Systems; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Curriculum development and quality assurance; Functional, transversal and management and leadership training interventions; Continuous optimisation, growth and innovation of the Provincial Training Institute; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 4869 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION REF NO: DOTP 11/2024 
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Recommendation: Post graduate degree in Industrial / Organisational Psychology. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Information Systems; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. 
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic guidance and advice in respect of talent sourcing, appointments and establishment control. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Manage the sourcing of talent (advertisements, shortlisting and interviews to appointment letters); appointments and payroll matters; Create, amend, reserve, freeze, unfreeze, release, lend, borrow and abolish posts; Create new establishments. Compile information for top management; Maintain databases for departments and handle the PERSAL-function. Administer the appointment of contract employees, including contract extensions, promotions, transfers within or into the WCG, secondments and acting appointments; Confirm appointments of officers on probation; Administer job upgrades, acting appointments and salary matters such as over- or under payments; Administer the appointment and payment of temporary workers; Render compensation management services; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 5856 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE AND PRIORITY UNIT REF NO: DOTP 12/2024 
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Information Systems; Core. Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications. 
 
DUTIES : Provide strategic guidance and advice in respect of talent sourcing, appointments and establishment control. This includes the following broad areas of service delivery: Manage the sourcing of talent (advertisements, shortlisting and interviews to appointment letters); appointments and payroll matters; Create, amend, reserve, freeze, unfreeze, release, lend, borrow and abolish posts; Create new establishments. Compile information for top management; Maintain databases for departments and handle the PERSAL-function. Administer the appointment of contract employees, including contract extensions, promotions, transfers within or into the WCG, secondments and acting appointments; Confirm appointments of officers on probation; Administer job upgrades, acting appointments and salary matters such as over- or under payments; Administer the appointment and payment of temporary workers; Render compensation management services; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Louise Esterhuyse Tel No: (021) 483 5856

OTHER POST
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: TRANSPORT REF NO: DOTP 26/2024 
SALARY : R308 154 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant experience. Recommendation: A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Government Motor Transport Regulation, guidelines and prescripts; Finance prescripts; National and Provincial Road Transport statutory and regulatory prescripts and guidelines; Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skill (written and verbal); Problem solving; Supervisory; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : GG Transport control officer: GG vehicle fleet management; Processing and administering applications for use of GG vehicles and GMT general hire; Ensure that vehicles are maintained and serviced for roadworthiness; Administering and processing government motor transport claims; Administering traffic violation; GG transport reporting; Asset controller. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D H Rossouw Tel No: (021) 483 3984 
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co  
 
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.
 
CLOSING DATE : 27 May 2024