ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of The Premier. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government | closing date: 06 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 20/353
Job Ref Number: DOTP 55/2025 R1
Department: Western Cape Department of The Premier
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
Closing Date: 06 July 2026
Salary: R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Applications
Where to send your application.
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
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA – A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial Psychology and5 years or more experience in a Human Resource Management environment Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Staff Performance Management System;
- Monitoring and Coaching practices;
- Human Resource Management;
- Constitution of RSA;
- Public Service Act and Regulations;
- Employment Equity Act;
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
- Labour Relations Act;
- White Paper on Transformation &
- Batho Pele Principals;
- White Paper on Service Delivery in the Public Service;
- Skills Development Act;
- Human Rights Practices;
- People Management;
- Skills Development Strategy of the Public Service;
- Disciplinary Codes and Procedures;
- Collective Agreements;
- SPMS;
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc);
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Communication skill(written and verbal);Leadership and Motivation skills;
- Research skills;
- Analytical skills;
- Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills;
- Planning and organising skills;
- Project management skills;
- Innovative problem solving skills;
- Conflict resolution skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Influencing skills;
- Listening skills.
Duties
- Facilitate and administer probation and performance management processes, Including communication, training, and information dissemination within departments.
- Monitor performance management activities against the departmental timetable and compile regular progress reports.
- Facilitate, guide, and oversee the development and administration of performance agreements, including quality assurance, assessments, and moderation processes for Heads of Department, Senior Management Service (SMS) members, and other employees.
- Provide training and support to SMS members and employees on PERMIS-related queries and processes.
- Deliver performance management advisory services, as well as administrative and operational support to people managers and employees, ensuring alignment between individual and departmental performance outcomes.
- Liaise with provincial and national departments on matters relating to performance management and probation.
- Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and methodologies for the Performance Administration and Performance Consulting Unit.
- Manage and supervise staff within the unit.
Enquiries
Mr B Buys Tel No: (021) 4834167
Original Text
POST 20/353 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DOTP 55/2025 R1
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA – A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial
Psychology and5 years or more experience in a Human Resource
Management environment Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Staff
Performance Management System; Monitoring and Coaching practices;
Human Resource Management; Constitution of RSA; Public Service Act and
Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
Labour Relations Act; White Paper on Transformation & Batho Pele Principals;
White Paper on Service Delivery in the Public Service; Skills Development Act;
Human Rights Practices; People Management; Skills Development Strategy of the Public Service; Disciplinary Codes and Procedures; Collective
Agreements; SPMS; Public Finance Management Act. Skills needed:
Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skill(written and
verbal);Leadership and Motivation skills; Research skills; Analytical skills;
Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Planning and organising skills;
Project management skills; Innovative problem solving skills; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation skills; Influencing skills; Listening skills.
DUTIES : Facilitate and administer probation and performance management processes, Including communication, training, and information dissemination within
departments. Monitor performance management activities against the departmental timetable and compile regular progress reports. Facilitate, guide,
and oversee the development and administration of performance agreements, including quality assurance, assessments, and moderation processes for
Heads of Department, Senior Management Service (SMS) members, and other employees. Provide training and support to SMS members and employees on
PERMIS-related queries and processes. Deliver performance management advisory services, as well as administrative and operational support to people
managers and employees, ensuring alignment between individual and departmental performance outcomes. Liaise with provincial and national
departments on matters relating to performance management and probation.
Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and methodologies for the Performance
Administration and Performance Consulting Unit. Manage and supervise staff within the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Buys Tel No: (021) 4834167
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA – A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial
Psychology and5 years or more experience in a Human Resource
Management environment Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Staff
Performance Management System; Monitoring and Coaching practices;
Human Resource Management; Constitution of RSA; Public Service Act and
Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
Labour Relations Act; White Paper on Transformation & Batho Pele Principals;
White Paper on Service Delivery in the Public Service; Skills Development Act;
Human Rights Practices; People Management; Skills Development Strategy of the Public Service; Disciplinary Codes and Procedures; Collective
Agreements; SPMS; Public Finance Management Act. Skills needed:
Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skill(written and
verbal);Leadership and Motivation skills; Research skills; Analytical skills;
Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Planning and organising skills;
Project management skills; Innovative problem solving skills; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation skills; Influencing skills; Listening skills.
DUTIES : Facilitate and administer probation and performance management processes, Including communication, training, and information dissemination within
departments. Monitor performance management activities against the departmental timetable and compile regular progress reports. Facilitate, guide,
and oversee the development and administration of performance agreements, including quality assurance, assessments, and moderation processes for
Heads of Department, Senior Management Service (SMS) members, and other employees. Provide training and support to SMS members and employees on
PERMIS-related queries and processes. Deliver performance management advisory services, as well as administrative and operational support to people
managers and employees, ensuring alignment between individual and departmental performance outcomes. Liaise with provincial and national
departments on matters relating to performance management and probation.
Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and methodologies for the Performance
Administration and Performance Consulting Unit. Manage and supervise staff within the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Buys Tel No: (021) 4834167
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.