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) based in the Western Cape. Offering an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 - R1098 195 per annum (Level 11). Applicants must possess an NQF level 6 tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of relevant management experience. The successful candidate will oversee secretariat and logistical support, executive decision-making, governance, compliance, financial management, and human resources 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
• Knowledge of legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices bearing on line functions
• Knowledge of information systems aiding knowledge and information management
• Understanding of project management and operational management practices
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes
• Understanding of modern systems of governance and administration
• Knowledge of public service procedures, processes and systems
• Understanding of regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting the Western Cape provincial government
• 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 (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and financial policies
• Understanding of Labour Relations legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of 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
• Perform planning, organising, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting duties
• Manage records and information management
• Execute people management functions including recruitment and selection, training, performance management, mentoring, coaching, and discipline
• Perform financial management duties including budget, assets, procurement, and monitoring and evaluation

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