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Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (Head of the Department)Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Monday 30 November 2026

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Assistant Director in the Office of the Head of Department at the Western Cape Mobility Department. Suits someone with a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of executive office experien

  • Provide administrative and personal support to the Head of Department.
  • Handle communication and liaison work, and carry out managerial functions.
  • Manage financial monitoring and reporting, including budget and expenditure reports.
  • Coordinate and monitor strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes.
  • Must have an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or B-Degree, or equivalent) and at least 3 years of executive office experience.
  • Based with the Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. Enquiries: Ms Lorinda Theron, (021) 483 948.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 236 (opens in new tab)

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification).
  • A minimum of 3-years’ executive office experience.
  • Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the following:
  • Manage organisational practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Department; manage financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports; coordinate and monitor the Department’s strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes; implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; implement the policies of the government of the day; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
  • Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions.

Duties

  • Render administrative support services;
  • Communication and liaisoning;
  • Render personal support to the Head of Department;
  • Managerial functions.

How to apply

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

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Enquiries

Ms Lorinda Theron Tel No: (021) 483 948

Notes from the department

  • 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.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • 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.

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 236 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/285: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE HOD (HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT) REF NO: WCMD 88/2026
SALARY: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification). A minimum of 3-years’ executive office experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Manage organisational practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Department; manage financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports; coordinate and monitor the Department’s strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes; implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; implement modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; implement the policies of the government of the day; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions.
DUTIES: Render administrative support services; Communication and liaisoning; Render personal support to the Head of Department; Managerial functions.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Lorinda Theron Tel No: (021) 483 948

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