DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PRIORITY UNIT
Department of the Premier · western cape · Department of the Premier
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
- Reference
- DOTP 05/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 098 195
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Department of the Premier Location: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government Salary: R932 292 - R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), all -inclusive salary package Requirements: Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree) in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology; A minimum of 3 years’ experience at managerial level within a human resource management environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act, all Bargaining Council resolutions and Public Service Commission (PSC) guidelines; Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of people management work; Ability to travel for various meetings and maintain flexible work schedule; Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily challenges; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Duties: Provide a talent acquisition consulting service and service benefits support in respect of Heads of Departments, senior managers and employees within 319 ministerial offices; project management, quality control of and report on all work within the Priority Unit; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires; Facilitate the recruitment and selection process, inclusive of shortlisting, case studies, competency-based interviews, competency assessments and personnel suitability checks. Enquiries: Ms T Viljoen @ Thora.Viljoen@westerncape.gov.za Notes: 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 difficult
Requirements
- ✓Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree) in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology
- ✓A minimum of 3 years’ experience at managerial level within a human resource management environment
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act, all Bargaining Council resolutions and Public Service Commission (PSC) guidelines
- ✓Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of people management work
- ✓Ability to travel for various meetings and maintain flexible work schedule
- ✓Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily challenges
- ✓ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- ✓Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
Key responsibilities
- •Provide a talent acquisition consulting service and service benefits support in respect of Heads of Departments, senior managers and employees within 319 ministerial offices
- •project management, quality control of and report on all work within the Priority Unit
- •Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media
- •Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires
- •Facilitate the recruitment and selection process, inclusive of shortlisting, case studies, competency-based interviews, competency assessments and personnel suitability checks