Deputy Director: Support Services, Ref No. DOTP 79/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide support services to the Chief Directorate. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Oversee the maintenance and optimal functioning of buildings at Kromme Rhee to ensure a safe, compliant and conducive working and learning environment; Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the estate terrain, including landscaping, groundskeeping and environmental sustainability practices; Ensure effective delivery of housekeeping services, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across facilities; Coordinate and oversee estate management services, including space utilisation, asset control and compliance with relevant policies and regulations; Develop and implement maintenance schedules, service level agreements and monitoring systems to ensure efficient service delivery; Manage service providers and contractors, ensuring performance standards, cost-effectiveness and compliance with procurement processes;

Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, risk management protocols and statutory requirements within the estate and facilities.

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of decision support systems; Knowledge and understanding of the latest advances in public management theory and practice; Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; 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 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.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R1 098 195 per annum (Salary level 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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 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, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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