Administration · Circular 26 of 2026
Assistant Director: Service Conditions
Department of the Premier
Overview
Assistant Director overseeing pension administration, service conditions compliance, allowances, injury-on-duty processes and leave audits within the Western Cape Department of the Premier.
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree or higher) in Human Resources or related; a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
- A valid Code B driving licence or higher.
- Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Knowledge and understanding of project management;
- Knowledge of operational management practices;
- Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes;
- Knowledge and understanding of policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
- Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration;
- Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems;
- Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;·Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
- Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
- Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day.
- Knowledge and understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
- Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
Duties
- Implement and monitor the pension administration process;
- Implement and monitor Service Conditions Compliance and Allowance Administration;
- Implement Injury on Duty & Deductions processes;
- Coordinate Leave Audits, Administrative Functions, Service Termination Benefits, and Incentive Schemes;
- Coordinate the Processing of Leave Applications and the Administration of Temporary Incapacity Leave;
- Managerial functions;
- 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 N Lukhai Tel No: (021) 483 0836
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
Post 26/246, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of the Premier by 17 August 2026, quoting reference DOTP 85/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary
- R487 197 – R573 897 p/a · Level 9
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026 Closed
- Reference
- DOTP 85/2026
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.