ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE CONDITIONS

Office of the Premier

Reference number: DOTP 85/2026
Salary: R487 197- R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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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 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.

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

Mr N Lukhai Tel No: (021) 483 0836

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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