Deputy Director: Office of the HOD

Overview

Deputy Director supporting the Head of Department with secretariat, administrative, and operational services in Western Cape.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
• Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
• Understanding of 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;
• Understanding of 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 needed: Numeracy;
• Computer Literacy;
• Written and verbal communication;
• Project Management;
• Accounting/ Finance/ Audit.

Duties

• Ensure the provision of secretariat and operational support services;
• Ensure the provision of an administrative and general office management support service;
• Provide support to HOD in the collection of data and execution of research;
• Ensure the provision of a liaison service by administering parliamentary questions and enquiries;
• People Management;
• 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

Enquiries: Mr G Redman Tel No: (021) 483 9501

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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. OTHER POSTS