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Personal Assistant: Corporate Communication, Ref No. DOTP 92/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251126-1
Tracking Number DOTP 92/2025
Job Title Personal Assistant: Corporate Communication, Ref No. DOTP 92/2025
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level 7
Enquiries Ms F Steyn at (021) 483 9955
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town, CBD
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government (WCG), has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the Director’s office efficiently by handling day-to-day tasks, enabling the Director to concentrate on strategic communication initiatives and stakeholder engagement. The successful incumbent should ensure smooth operations, reduces administrative burden, and helps maintain professionalism and efficiency in the Director’s office. This support is vital in a high-pressure environment like WCG, where strategic communication impacts public trust and service delivery.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) plus an accredited secretarial diploma and/or administrative qualification on the level of NQF level 5 or relevant higher tertiary qualification; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in rendering support services to senior management.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Executive support and office management: Manage the Director’s diary, schedule appointments, and prioritize tasks; Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions; Meeting and event coordination; Organise and prepare meetings, including agendas, briefing notes, and presentations; Ensure accurate minute-taking and follow-up on action items; Coordinate logistics for events, workshops, and site visits; Communication and correspondence; Draft, edit, and manage official correspondence, reports, and documentation; Screen calls, emails, and inquiries, ensuring timely responses; Facilitate effective communication between the Director and stakeholders; Document and information management; Maintain filing systems (electronic and physical) for easy retrieval; Track submissions, deadlines, and ensure compliance with WCG protocols; Handle sensitive and confidential documents with discretion; Travel and logistics; Arrange travel itineraries, accommodation, and transport for official trips; Ensure compliance with WCG travel policies and budgetary requirements; Financial and administrative support; Process procurement requests, claims, and approvals; Assist with budget monitoring and expenditure tracking for the Director’s office; Liaise with HR and finance for operational requirements; Gatekeeping and prioritisation; Manage access to the Director, filtering requests and prioritizing urgent matters; Ensure the Director’s time is allocated effectively for strategic priorities; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Office Administration;Managing diaries, meetings, and filing systems; Procurement and financial processes within government; WCG travel and accommodation policies.
Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Document management; Ability to draft, edit, and proofread official correspondence; Strong attention to detail for accuracy and compliance; Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint); Event and travel coordination; Organising logistics for meetings, workshops, and official trips; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Customer Service Orientation – Professional and responsive to stakeholder needs; Adaptability – Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities; Interpersonal Skills – Builds positive relationships across all levels; Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in documentation and scheduling.
Remuneration
R 325 101 – R 382 959 per annum (Salary level 7)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.
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Chief Network Technologist: Cape Winelands – Worcester, Ref no. DOTP 84/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251117-1
Tracking Number DOTP 84/2025
Job Title Chief Network Technologist: Cape Winelands – Worcester, Ref no. DOTP 84/2025
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level 9
Enquiries Mr L Lategan at (021) 435 4000
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Winelands – Worcester
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportuniity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support and maintain Information Communications Technology services in the Cape Winelands and the West Coast area.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Information Technology or related; A Minimum of 3 years experience in network infrastructure management or information technology; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Plans, organises and controls activities of staff and contractors who are responsible for the development of infrastructure; Quality control; Develop and maintain network infrastructure; Prepares documentation including training manuals; Liaison with client departments; Experience in Remote/Telephonic IT support will be advantageous.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Networks; ICT Infrastructure; Technical standards/ procedures; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Managerial functions; Service Level Agreements; National & International IT policies and Trends; Financial management; Project management;HR matters; Skills needed: Computer; Planning and organising; Organising; Research; Creativity; Decision making; Planning and co-ordination; Problem solving and Conflict management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Communication skill (written and verbal).
Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.
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Assistant Director: Practice Enablement and Development, Ref No. DOTP 72/2025 R1
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251112-1
Tracking Number DOTP 72/2025 R1
Job Title Assistant Director: Practice Enablement and Development, Ref No. DOTP 72/2025 R1
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level 9
Enquiries Ms N Smith at (021) 466 9542
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has a opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to execute and oversee the delivery of Practice Enablement and development, enabling the delivery of departmental work organisation capacity services, transversal job design, transversal organisation design and alignment, and service delivery initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Social Sciences, Humanities, Industrial Psychology, Public and Business Management Science or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Deliver a practice enablement and development service by contributing to the execution and implementation of the optimisation, enablement and maintenance of OD methodologies, tools and techniques; Deliver departmental work organisation capacity services; Deliver transversal job design services; Deliver on transversal organisation design and alignment; Deliver on transversal service delivery initiatives; Plan, execute and monitor project(s); Supervise Organisational Development Practitioners; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply; Experience in the following: Business Process Management; Project Management, Facilitation Skills, Culture intervention skills, Change Management.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Organisational performance as they relate to the field of organisation development; Appropriate job evaluation system; Organisation development theory, practice, and techniques regarding organisation design, process development and improvement and behaviour; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Appreciative inquiry; Research methods / statistics (action research, quantitative and qualitative); Project management; Operational management practices; Mentoring and coaching practices; National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management; Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial); Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service; Staff performance management system (SPMS); Disciplinary and grievance procedure; It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting Finance and Audit; Analytical; Data analysis and interpretation; ICT Systems Awareness; Benchmarking; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Intervention design.
Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.
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Education Training and Development Practitioner: Management and Leadership Development, Ref No. DOTP 85/2025
Closing Date
2026/01/26
Reference Number
WCG251110-3
Tracking Number DOTP 85/2025
Job Title Education Training and Development Practitioner: Management and Leadership Development, Ref No. DOTP 85/2025
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level 9
Enquiries Mr J van der Westhuizen at Jannie.vanderwesthuizen@wersterncape.gov.za
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Kromme Rhee
Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to develop, facilitate and present training interventions to public servants from the Western Cape Government.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) the human or social sciences field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Contribute to the following learning delivery services within the Directorate Training: Presenting training programmes and courses with own capacity; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by experts from provincial department; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by external service providers; The programming and scheduling of training interventions; Special human resource development projects allocated to the Sub-directorate; Carry out all course administration. Provide professional curriculum design services to the Directorate Training with the following: The design, development and accreditation of new training curricula, courses and learning programmes within the Sub-directorate Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance; Undertake quality assurance in respect of the Quality Management System (QMS) for International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA); Ongoing evaluation and updating/reviewing/conversion to the online environment of learning programmes. Liaise with provincial, national and international role-players in respect of training and development matters. Provide input in respect of the operational work of other units of the Chief Directorate as required. Provide input in respect of the operational management of the Directorate and/or Sub-directorate, with particular reference to the development of business and operational plans.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Theory and practice of human resource development, utilising various learning methodologies and electronic platforms; Statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service; Implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment; Theories in the curriculum development environment; Quality assurance in a human resource development environment; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Understanding of Communities of Practice pertaining to the learning and development (L&D) ecosystem; Understanding of the role of Knowledge Management in the Innovation space, including linkages to a repository of smart practices and the WCG PDO data hub. Skills needed: Facilitation and presentation, inclusive of management level; Future-looking developmental foresight, including Innovative meta competencies; A “start-up” mentality, thinking out of the box and viewing problems from multiple angles; Adaptability and agility in decision making; Understanding of how to leverage technology towards promoting innovation; Research capability; Curriculum development, including the online environment; Networking, communication and deliberation capabilities; Analytical and problem-solving; Conceptual and formulation; Project management; Liaison, consultation and stakeholder management; Team building and inter-personal; Planning and organising; Computer literacy; Willingness and appetite to challenge the norm/risk taking to arrive at the most effective way to solve problems. Able to work across different layers and functions of the organisation and Innovation ecosystem. Ability to identify opportunities for creating and strengthening partnerships. Communication and deliberation abilities.
Remuneration
R 468 459 – R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.
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