Office Manager: Business Planning & Strategy

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 237 · open the PDF

POST 35/355: OFFICE MANAGER: BUSINESS PLANNING & STRATEGY REF NO: DSD 83/2026
SALARY: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; People Management.
DUTIES: Render line administrative support services; Execute research, analyse information and compile complex documents for the Chief Director; Provide support to the Chief Director with regards to meetings; Manage resources of the office of the Chief Director; Manage engagements; Remain up to date with regards to the applicable prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to his/her work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the Chief Director.
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Nieftagodien at Sihaam.nieftagodien@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE: 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. 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.