Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/378 · Ref POCS 11/2026
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 2,
Western Cape Department of Local Government
- CentrePolice Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 11
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 39–40
- Circular Post
- 32/378
- Reference number
- POCS 11/2026
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Local Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Local Government.
The listed centre is Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
- Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding 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/ Audit;
- Analytical thinking;
- Strategic thinking;
- Policy implementation (Impact on system);
- Conflict resolution;
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
- Presentation;
- Problem solving;
- Research;
- Networking.
Duties
- Manage and facilitate the initiation, implementation and monitoring of safety programmes, services and partnership initiatives according to the Western Cape Strategic Framework (safety plans);
- Manage stakeholder relationships for the support and effective functioning of safety partnerships;
- Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate;
- Records and Information Management;
- People Management;
- Financial Management.
Enquiries
Ms Amanda Dissel at (082) 417 1407
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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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/378 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 2, REF NO: POCS 11/2026
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding 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/ Audit; Analytical thinking;
Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem
solving; Research; Networking.
DUTIES : Manage and facilitate the initiation, implementation and monitoring of safety programmes, services and partnership initiatives according to the Western
Cape Strategic Framework (safety plans); Manage stakeholder relationships for the support and effective functioning of safety partnerships; Plan and
manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; Records and Information Management; People Management;
Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Amanda Dissel at (082) 417 1407
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
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Police Oversight and Community Safety, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding 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/ Audit; Analytical thinking;
Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem
solving; Research; Networking.
DUTIES : Manage and facilitate the initiation, implementation and monitoring of safety programmes, services and partnership initiatives according to the Western
Cape Strategic Framework (safety plans); Manage stakeholder relationships for the support and effective functioning of safety partnerships; Plan and
manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; Records and Information Management; People Management;
Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Amanda Dissel at (082) 417 1407
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