ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL SUPPORT
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 59/2026
- Salary band
- R 573 897
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; manage projects; implement operational management practices; manage procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; manage financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; perform general office administration and database management; manage performance management processes; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; manage projects; perform accounting, finance and audit functions; Other: work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. Duties: Provide financial support services; Manage the document management services; Manage the general administrative support duties; Managerial functions. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or ttps:// westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Ms Bernie Macmahon Tel No: (021) 483 0211 Closing Date: s.
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with: legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions
- ✓use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function
- ✓manage projects
- ✓implement operational management practices
- ✓manage procurement and tendering processes
- ✓develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes
- ✓manage public service procedures, processes and systems
- ✓manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes
Key responsibilities
- •Provide financial support services
- •Manage the document management services
- •Manage the general administrative support duties
- •Managerial functions
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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