Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/388
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Western Cape Department of The Premier
- 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.
- 48
- Circular Post
- 32/388
- 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
R487 197 – R537 897 per annum (Level 09)
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 88/2026
- Salary information
- R487 197 – R537 897 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree at NQF 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) within a Social/Industrial/Public and Business Management Science or related field;
- A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience;
- A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions;
- Latest advances in public management theory and practice;
- Provincial government functions and services;
- Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service;
- Mentoring and coaching practices;
- Financial management prescripts;
- Culture and leadership theory and models;
- Change management methodologies;
- Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership;
- Project management.
- Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc);
- Analytical;
- Conceptual, interpretive and formulation;
- Diagnostic;
- Facilitation and process consultation;
- Persuading and Influencing;
- Creative problem-solving;
- Intervention design;
- Leadership;
- Leading and supervising;
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations;
- Planning and organising;
- Relating and networking;
- Presenting and communicating information;
- Listening;
- Team building and strong inter-personal;
- Written and verbal communication;
- Conceptual, interpretive and formulation;
- Motivation;
- Networking;
- Project management;
- Research;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of and working experience within the following: 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; 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; 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; the policies of the government of the day;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; change management methodologies models; culture and leadership theory and models; key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership;
- Knowledge of mentoring and coaching practices.
- Skills;
- Numeracy;
- Conceptual; interpretive and formulation skills;
- Conflict resolution;
- Diagnostic skills;
- Facilitation and process consultation;
- Influencing;
- Innovative problemsolving;
- Interviewing;
- Mentoring and coaching;
- Negotiation;
- Project management;
- Research;
- Team building and strong inter-personal skills.
Duties
- Coordinate and facilitate team and culture development and improvements;
- Supervise and coordinate organisational change enablement initiatives and implementation support;
- Develop, monitor, and report on project plans;
- Manage and undertake all administrative functions required with regards to operational, human/ people and financial resources;
- People management;
- Financial management.
Enquiries
Ms C Hector at Chandrey.Hector@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 32/388 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR REF NO: DOTP
88/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R537 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree at NQF 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) within a Social/Industrial/Public and Business
Management Science or related field; A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in
public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public
Service; Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts;
Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as
they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic;
Facilitation and process consultation; Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising;
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating
information; Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation;
Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of and working experience within the following:
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; 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; 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; the policies of the
government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; change management methodologies
models; culture and leadership theory and models; key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and
leadership; Knowledge of mentoring and coaching practices. Skills; Numeracy;
Conceptual; interpretive and formulation skills; Conflict resolution; Diagnostic skills; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problemsolving; Interviewing; Mentoring and coaching; Negotiation; Project
management; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal skills.
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate team and culture development and improvements; Supervise and coordinate organisational change enablement initiatives and
implementation support; Develop, monitor, and report on project plans;
Manage and undertake all administrative functions required with regards to operational, human/ people and financial resources; People management;
Financial management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Hector at Chandrey.Hector@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
88/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R537 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree at NQF 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) within a Social/Industrial/Public and Business
Management Science or related field; A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Competencies:
Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in
public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public
Service; Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts;
Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as
they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic;
Facilitation and process consultation; Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising;
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating
information; Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation;
Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of and working experience within the following:
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; 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; 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; the policies of the
government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; change management methodologies
models; culture and leadership theory and models; key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and
leadership; Knowledge of mentoring and coaching practices. Skills; Numeracy;
Conceptual; interpretive and formulation skills; Conflict resolution; Diagnostic skills; Facilitation and process consultation; Influencing; Innovative problemsolving; Interviewing; Mentoring and coaching; Negotiation; Project
management; Research; Team building and strong inter-personal skills.
DUTIES : Coordinate and facilitate team and culture development and improvements; Supervise and coordinate organisational change enablement initiatives and
implementation support; Develop, monitor, and report on project plans;
Manage and undertake all administrative functions required with regards to operational, human/ people and financial resources; People management;
Financial management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Hector at Chandrey.Hector@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