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Assistant Director (Walk-In-Centre: Vangate)
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Assistant Director to manage a Walk-In-Centre for the Western Cape Mobility Department. Requires 3-year tertiary qualification and 5+ years supervisory experience.
- Manage the Walk-In-Centre service, including processing applications for operating licences.
- Oversee staff, provide leadership, and manage budgets and financial reporting in line with government regulations.
- Attend committee meetings and hearings as required; manage projects and compile reports.
- Must have a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree at NQF 6 level and minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
- Must understand transport legislation, information systems, and have strong communication and numeracy skills.
- Based at Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
- Apply online only via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. Closing date not provided in the advert.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6;
- A minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of and working experience in:
- Interpret and 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; administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No.
- 5 of 2009); administer the Road Transportation Act (Act No.
- 74 of 1977); administer the Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law Act (Act No.
- 8 of 1996); implement the National Land Transport Regulations, 2009; manage the functions, activities, processes and procedures of a Walk-In-Centre; process applications for operating licences; manage financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures, systems and reports of the Directorate; perform general office administration and database management; 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; perform numeracy, literacy and computer-related functions; manage projects; plan and organise activities and resources; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; resolve conflicts; coach and mentor staff; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines.
Duties
- Management of the Service Centre;
- Management of the processing of applications;
- Attendance of committee and hearings;
- 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 B Macmahon Tel No: (021) 483 0211
Notes from the department
- Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
- 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 on 0861 370 214.
- 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.
- By applying for this post, 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.
- All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
- All shortlisted candidates 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. he successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to 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 in 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-preentryprogramme.
- The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook.
- This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
- The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
- The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests.
- Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, 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 the advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 250 · open the PDF
POST 35/372: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (WALK-IN-CENTRE: VANGATE) REF NO: WCMD 45/2026 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 higher qualification) at NQF 6; A minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in: Interpret and 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; administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009); administer the Road Transportation Act (Act No. 74 of 1977); administer the Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law Act (Act No. 8 of 1996); implement the National Land Transport Regulations, 2009; manage the functions, activities, processes and procedures of a Walk-In-Centre; process applications for operating licences; manage financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures, systems and reports of the Directorate; perform general office administration and database management; 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; perform numeracy, literacy and computer-related functions; manage projects; plan and organise activities and resources; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; resolve conflicts; coach and mentor staff; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. DUTIES: Management of the Service Centre; Management of the processing of applications; Attendance of committee and hearings; Managerial functions. ENQUIRIES: Ms B Macmahon Tel No: (021) 483 0211 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