ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE HOD (ELSENDBURG) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Agriculture. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government | closing date: 17 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience;
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience in 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;
- Planning, project management, data analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures;
- Public Service reporting processes;
- Human capital management and development;
- Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA);
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy;
- Communication (written and oral);
- Interpersonal;
- Data analysis;
- Project planning;
- Planning and organising;
- Presentation/facilitation/coaching & mentoring;
- Stakeholder management;
- Report writing.
Duties
- Render administrative support services: Provide administrative support in respect of the budget;
- Coordinate the office administration functions- e.g. typing, filing, file tracking system, dealing with correspondence, telephone;
- Compile itinerary and submit trip approvals;
- Make subsistence and traveling arrangements and submit all claims (transport, daily allowance and travel allowances);
- Handle procurement, stores, budget control and give inputs on budget;
- Analyse the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the applications thereof is understood properly;
- Communication and liaising: Liaise with various agricultural agents as well as the general public;
- Assist with the execution of the inter- and intra- governmental function;
- Liaise with other provincial departments and ministries as well with other government bodies on the three spheres e.g. national departments, provincial governments, ministries and local authorities;
- Review and direct internal and external correspondence /emails / invitations to the relevant stakeholders;
- Render personal support to the HOD;
- Managerial functions
Enquiries
Dr Mogale Sebopetsa Tel No: (021) 808 5006
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. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or
higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies:
Knowledge of and working experience in 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; Planning, project management, data analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures; Public Service reporting processes;
Human capital management and development; Protection of Personal
Information Act (POPIA); Skills in the following: Computer literacy;
Communication (written and oral); Interpersonal; Data analysis; Project planning; Planning and organising; Presentation/facilitation/coaching &
mentoring; Stakeholder management; Report writing.
DUTIES : Render administrative support services: Provide administrative support in respect of the budget; Coordinate the office administration functions- e.g.
typing, filing, file tracking system, dealing with correspondence, telephone;
Compile itinerary and submit trip approvals; Make subsistence and traveling arrangements and submit all claims (transport, daily allowance and travel
allowances); Handle procurement, stores, budget control and give inputs on budget; Analyse the relevant Public Service and Departmental
prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the applications thereof is understood properly; Communication and liaising: Liaise with various
agricultural agents as well as the general public; Assist with the execution of the inter- and intra- governmental function; Liaise with other provincial
departments and ministries as well with other government bodies on the three spheres e.g. national departments, provincial governments, ministries and
local authorities; Review and direct internal and external correspondence /emails / invitations to the relevant stakeholders; Render personal support to the
HOD; Managerial functions
ENQUIRIES : Dr Mogale Sebopetsa Tel No: (021) 808 5006
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.