Assistant Director: Strategic Management Support Services, Ref No. PT 18/2026

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and support the facilitation of the departmental strategic planning, reporting and evaluation processes. The person will be required to travel when required. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Coordinate and facilitate the Departmental participation in developing strategic and operational planning processes. Coordinate and facilitate the Department's performance and reporting processes. Coordinate and compile the departmental service delivery improvement initiatives, including DPSA and Public Service Commission compliance. Managerial Functions: Operational management; People Management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: government strategic planning, monitoring, reporting, processes; departmental operation; policies of the government of the day; with specific reference to the provincial growth and development strategy of the Western Cape; global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; experience with the legislation,regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line function; understanding of project management; understanding of policy development, and operational management, mornitoring and review processes; understanding of public finance, human resources and discource management processes; and understanding of performance management in general.

Remuneration

R487 197- R 573 897 per annum (Salary Level 9).

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.

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