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Deputy Director: Quality Management and EvaluationWestern Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government
Closes Monday 30 November 2026
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Senior management post leading quality management and evaluation in the Western Cape Mobility Department. Suits a manager with at least 3 years of middle management experience and a Traffic Officer Di
- Manage knowledge management for the Directorate.
- Manage quality and impact assessments for the department, and manage quality monitoring systems for the Directorate.
- Plan and manage the work of the sub-directorate and account for its overall performance.
- Manage people and finances, including financial processes under the Public Finance Management Act.
- Must have an NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent, plus a Traffic Officer Diploma.
- Must have at least 3 years of middle management-level experience.
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Requirements
- An NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent, plus Traffic Officer Diploma;
- A minimum of 3 years of middle management-level experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following:
- 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; conduct quality assurance and evaluate training provided to safety and security agencies; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; manage performance management processes;
- 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
Manage knowledge management for the Directorate; manage quality/impact assessment for the department; Manage quality monitoring systems for the directorate; plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the sub-directorate; people management; and financial management.
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
Mr Donald Lakey Tel No: (021) 911 2162
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 234 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/282: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION REF NO: WCMD 91/2026 SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government REQUIREMENTS: An NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent, plus Traffic Officer Diploma; A minimum of 3 years of middle management-level experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: 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; conduct quality assurance and evaluate training provided to safety and security agencies; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage modern systems of governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; manage performance management processes; 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: Manage knowledge management for the Directorate; manage quality/impact assessment for the department; Manage quality monitoring systems for the directorate; plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the sub-directorate; people management; and financial management. ENQUIRIES: Mr Donald Lakey Tel No: (021) 911 2162