DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECRETARIAT SERVICES

Job Overview

The Department of the Premier within the Western Cape Government is hiring a Deputy Director: Secretariat Services (Ref No: DOTP 37/2026). The successful candidate will earn an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 - R1098 195 per annum (Level 11). Requirements include a 3-year NQF level 6 tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of management experience. Key responsibilities involve managing secretariat and logistical support, executive decision-making support, governance and compliance support, as well as overseeing financial, human resource, and operational functions within the sub-directorate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA
• A minimum of 3 years relevant Management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of decision support systems
• Knowledge of the latest advances in public management theory and practice
• Understanding of policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
• Familiarity with legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices bearing on line functions
• Knowledge of information systems aiding the management of knowledge and information
• Understanding of project management, operational management practices, procurement, and tendering processes
• Knowledge of modern systems of governance and administration, public service procedures, processes and systems
• Understanding of regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Knowledge of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
• Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
• Understanding of the functioning of the province and activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Knowledge of the policies of the government of the day
• Understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations, and performance management in general

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of secretariat and logistical support to executive structures
• Manage the provision of executive decision-making support
• Manage the provision of executive governance and compliance support
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate
• Execute planning, organising, monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions
• Oversee records and information management
• Manage people including recruitment and selection, training, performance management, mentoring and coaching, and discipline
• Manage financial responsibilities including budget, assets, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation

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