ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (WALK-IN-CENTRE: VANGATE)
Department of Social Development · WCMD 45/2026
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 45/2026
- Salary band
- R 573 897
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Social Development Location: VANGATE) REF NO: WCMD 45/2026 Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6; A minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in: Interpret and implement 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; administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No. 5 of 2009); administer the Road Transportation Act (Act No. 74 of 1977); administer the Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law Act (Act No. 8 of 1996); implement the National Land Transport Regulations, 2009; manage the functions, activities, processes and procedures of a Walk-In-Centre; process applications for operating licences; manage financial management, monitoring and reporting procedures, systems and reports of the Directorate; perform general office administration and database management; 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 numeracy, literacy and computer-related functions; manage projects; plan and organise activities and resources; compile and write reports; provide leadership; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; deliver presentations; influence and motivate stakeholders; analyse information and data; maintain effective interpersonal relationships; resolve conflicts; coach and mentor staff; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required; meet tight deadlines. Duties: Management of the Service Centre; Management of the processing of applications; Attendance of committee and hearings; 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 https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Ms B Macmahon Tel No: (021) 483 0211 Closing Date: s.
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) at NQF 6
- ✓A minimum of 5 years' supervisory experience
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in: Interpret and implement 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
- ✓administer the National Land Transport Act (Act No
- ✓administer the Road Transportation Act (Act No
- ✓administer the Western Cape Road Transportation Amendment Law Act (Act No
- ✓implement the National Land Transport Regulations, 2009
- ✓manage the functions, activities, processes and procedures of a Walk-In-Centre
- ✓process applications for operating licences
Key responsibilities
- •Management of the Service Centre
- •Management of the processing of applications
- •Attendance of committee and hearings
- •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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