Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/385
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECRETARIAT SERVICES
Western Cape Department of The Premier
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 45
- Circular Post
- 32/385
- Department
- Western Cape Department of The Premier
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 – R1098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DOTP 37/2026
- Salary information
- R932 292 – R1098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA;
- A minimum of 3 years relevant Management experience.
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: decision support systems; the latest advances in public management theory and practice; policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; the 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; and project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the 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; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general.
Duties
- Manage the provision of secretariat and logistical support to executive structures;
- Manage the provision of executive decision-making support;
- Manage the provision of executive governance and compliance support;
- Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate: which includes planning; organising; monitoring, evaluation and reporting; records and information management; people management; which includes recruitment and selection; training; performance management; mentoring and coaching; discipline; and financial management; which includes budget; assets; procurement; and monitoring and evaluation.
Enquiries
Mr C Ahmed @ Caushiem.Ahmed@westerncape.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit 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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and 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 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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/385 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SECRETARIAT SERVICES REF NO: DOTP 37/2026
SALARY : R932 292 – R1098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3
years relevant Management experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: decision support systems; the latest advances
in public management theory and practice; policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; the
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; and project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering
processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the 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; the functioning of the province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and
regulations; performance management in general.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of secretariat and logistical support to executive structures; Manage the provision of executive decision-making support;
Manage the provision of executive governance and compliance support; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate: which includes planning; organising; monitoring, evaluation and
reporting; records and information management; people management; which includes recruitment and selection; training; performance management;
mentoring and coaching; discipline; and financial management; which includes budget; assets; procurement; and monitoring and evaluation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Ahmed @ Caushiem.Ahmed@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and 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 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
SALARY : R932 292 – R1098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3
years relevant Management experience. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: decision support systems; the latest advances
in public management theory and practice; policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; the
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; and project management; operational management practices; procurement and tendering
processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the 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; the functioning of the province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and
regulations; performance management in general.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of secretariat and logistical support to executive structures; Manage the provision of executive decision-making support;
Manage the provision of executive governance and compliance support; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate: which includes planning; organising; monitoring, evaluation and
reporting; records and information management; people management; which includes recruitment and selection; training; performance management;
mentoring and coaching; discipline; and financial management; which includes budget; assets; procurement; and monitoring and evaluation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Ahmed @ Caushiem.Ahmed@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and 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 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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026