Regional Director: Cape Winelands Overberg, Ref No. DSD 47/2025

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make adifference in the lives of the citizens by ensuring the implementation of social welfare and community development services within the regions. This post is stationed in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience; Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment.

Recommendation

A valid driving licence/ Alternative mode of transport for a person with disabilities.

Key Performance Areas

Oversee the Management of the implementation of the following programmes within the region: Special Programmes; Families and Children Programmes; Social Crime Prevention Programmes; Community Development Programmes; Oversee the district business planning, information management and stakeholder management within the region; Oversee regional level corporate service which include: People Management and Financial Mangement.

Competencies

Extensive knowledge of applicablepolicies and procedures: Educational environment; Knowledge ofthe following: Applicable policies and procedures; Management principles; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; People Management planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting skills; Communication and facilitation skills; Strategic thinking and planning.

Remuneration

All inclusive salary package of R 1 216 824 per annum (Salary Level 13)

Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

Notes

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

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 at 0861 370 214.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.

To be considered for nomination into an SMS post, you must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. 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 on 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/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/

Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, 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 advert please consider your application unsuccessful. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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