ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Office of the Premier

Reference number: DOTP 88/2026
Salary: R487 197 - R537 897 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree at NQF 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) within a Social/Industrial/Public and Business Management Science or related field; A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts; Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation; Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information; Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation; Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of and working experience within the following: the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; 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; the 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; 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; the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; change management methodologies models; culture and leadership theory and models; key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Knowledge of mentoring and coaching practices. Skills; Numeracy; Conceptual; interpretive and formulation skills; Conflict resolution; Diagnostic skills; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problem-solving; Interviewing; Mentoring and coaching; Negotiation; Project management; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal skills.

Duties

Coordinate and facilitate team and culture development and improvements; Supervise and coordinate organisational change enablement initiatives and implementation support; Develop, monitor, and report on project plans; Manage and undertake all administrative functions required with regards to operational, human/ people and financial resources; People management; Financial management.

Where to send your application

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

Ms C Hector at Chandrey.Hector@westerncape.gov.za

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. 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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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