Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/393

HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES (VARIOUS REGIONS)

Western Cape Department of Social Development

  • 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.
53–54
Circular Post
32/393
Department
Western Cape Department of Social Development
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)

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 Social Development, Western Cape Government
Reference information
DSD 79/2026
Salary information
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)

Requirements

  • A 3-year qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree in Public Finance and/or Accounting or equivalent), A minimum of 3 years’ middle management experience.
  • Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid; 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;
  • Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general;
  • Treasury Regulations, 2001;
  • Financial Management (Budget Control);
  • Financial administration (LOGIS / BAS / IPS system);
  • Asset management ( LOGIS / contract management);
  • Infrastructure (U-AMP inputs and out roll of accommodation); ;Health and safety management (OHS Matters);Fleet Management (Fleetman System / Recons);
  • Operational planning processes;
  • Minimum Information Security Standards, 1996.

Duties

  • Oversee financial management (Budgeting and Reporting Financial Administration, Revenue Management, expenditure and Account) processes in the region;
  • Lead Supply Chain Management (demand, acquisition, contract, logistics, and disposal management), as well as the maintenance and safeguarding of regional assets;
  • Direct the Management of Logistical Services within the region;
  • Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate;
  • People Management of the Sub directorate;
  • Financial Management for the Sub directorate.

Enquiries

Ms A Van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996

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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Original Text
POST 32/393 : HEAD OF CORPORATE SERVICES (VARIOUS REGIONS) REF NO: DSD 79/2026
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A 3-year qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree in Public Finance and/or Accounting or equivalent), A minimum of 3 years’ middle management
experience. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a
bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid; 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; Knowledge and understanding of performance management in general; Treasury Regulations, 2001; Financial Management
(Budget Control); Financial administration (LOGIS / BAS / IPS system); Asset management ( LOGIS / contract management); Infrastructure (U-AMP inputs
and out roll of accommodation); ;Health and safety management (OHS
Matters);Fleet Management (Fleetman System / Recons); Operational planning processes; Minimum Information Security Standards, 1996.
DUTIES : Oversee financial management (Budgeting and Reporting Financial Administration, Revenue Management, expenditure and Account) processes
in the region; Lead Supply Chain Management (demand, acquisition, contract,
logistics, and disposal management), as well as the maintenance and safeguarding of regional assets; Direct the Management of Logistical Services
within the region; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management of the Sub
directorate; Financial Management for the Sub directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Van Reenen Tel No: (021) 483 3996
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

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