Circular 28 of 2026 · Post 28/214
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CHANGE MANAGEMENT Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreHead Office, Cape Town
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Job details
- Circular
- 28 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–6
- Circular Post
- 28/214
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Head Office, Cape Town
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum
- Closing date
- 24 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Head Office, Cape Town.
Applications close on 24 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/BDegree (NQF 6 or higher) in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Industrial Psychology or a related field.
- A recognised Change Management accreditation or certification (e.g.
- Prosci or similar) will be advantageous.
- Experience: Appropriate experience in change management, organisational development or a related environment.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code 8 (B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of change management principles, models and methodologies.
- Knowledge of organisational culture and leadership theory and models.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and report writing.
- Diagnostic and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret organisational data and identify emerging themes.
- Good interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Sound practical computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Teams.
- Preparedness to work overtime, travel and stay overnight when required.
Duties
- Ensure change management activities align with departmental strategies, DPSA frameworks and policies through research, analysis, interpretation and advisory support, and contribute to the translation of these frameworks into practical implementation approaches.
- Facilitation and implementation of Change Interventions and initiatives through stakeholder engagement, coaching and structured facilitation to drive adoption.
- Co-ordinate and execute organisational surveys to track organisational transformation change and participate in procurement processes.
- Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) on change management activities and ensure accurate and consolidated information for departmental decision making.
- Operational planning, People Management and Financial Management responsibilities i.e. day-to-day supervision of staff, workflow and operations management, procurement, contract and asset management, compliance monitoring with departmental policies.
Enquiries
Ms F Heunis Tel No: (021) 483-6531
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical test.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 28 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Head Office, Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/BDegree (NQF 6 or higher) in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Industrial Psychology or a related field. A recognised Change
Management accreditation or certification (e.g. Prosci or similar) will be advantageous. Experience: Appropriate experience in change management,
organisational development or a related environment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code 8 (B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of change management principles, models and methodologies.
Knowledge of organisational culture and leadership theory and models. Good verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation and report writing.
Diagnostic and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret organisational data and identify emerging themes. Good interpersonal, stakeholder
engagement and influencing skills. Sound practical computer skills in MS Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Teams. Preparedness to work overtime, travel and stay overnight when required.
DUTIES : Ensure change management activities align with departmental strategies, DPSA frameworks and policies through research, analysis, interpretation and
advisory support, and contribute to the translation of these frameworks into practical implementation approaches. Facilitation and implementation of
Change Interventions and initiatives through stakeholder engagement, coaching and structured facilitation to drive adoption. Co-ordinate and execute
organisational surveys to track organisational transformation change and participate in procurement processes. Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
(M&E) on change management activities and ensure accurate and consolidated information for departmental decision making. Operational
planning, People Management and Financial Management responsibilities i.e.
day-to-day supervision of staff, workflow and operations management, procurement, contract and asset management, compliance monitoring with
departmental policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Heunis Tel No: (021) 483-6531
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a practical test.