Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/380

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

Western Cape Department of Local Government

  • ProvinceWestern Cape
  • LevelLevel 09
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
41
Circular Post
32/380
Department
Western Cape Department of Local Government
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
Reference information
POCS 10/2026
Salary information
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher);
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
  • Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
  • Project management;
  • Operational management practices;
  • Procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
  • Modern systems of governance and administration;
  • Public service procedures, processes and systems;
  • Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
  • Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
  • Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
  • Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
  • Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
  • Policies of the government of the day;
  • Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
  • Performance management in general.
  • Skills in the following: Numeracy;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills;
  • Project Management;
  • Accounting, Finance and Audit.

Duties

  • Manage and monitor the funding support and implementation of youth training programmes in line with the Western Cape Safety Plan;
  • Coordinate partnerships to support the training and deployment of safety and security partners in alignment with the Western Cape Safety Plan;
  • Oversee administrative support to Management;
  • Facilitate the alignment, monitoring, and reporting of all activities related to the implementation of the Safety Plan;
  • Managerial function.

Enquiries

Ms Thumeka Lamani Tel No: (081) 319 7676

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your

Notes and Z83 guidance

  • Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
  • Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
  • Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
  • Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
  • By applying for this post, 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.
  • All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
  • All shortlisted candidates 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme .
  • The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
  • The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
  • The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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Original Text
POST 32/380 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENABLING ENVIRONMENT REF NO: POCS 10/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge
of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the
management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; policy development, and operational management,
monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional
and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional
arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance
Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the
Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following:
Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management;
Accounting, Finance and Audit.
DUTIES : Manage and monitor the funding support and implementation of youth training programmes in line with the Western Cape Safety Plan; Coordinate
partnerships to support the training and deployment of safety and security partners in alignment with the Western Cape Safety Plan; Oversee
administrative support to Management; Facilitate the alignment, monitoring, and reporting of all activities related to the implementation of the Safety Plan;
Managerial function.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Thumeka Lamani Tel No: (081) 319 7676
APPLICATIONS : 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

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