Deputy Director: Management and Leadership Development, Ref No. DOTP 77/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and coordinate management and leadership development interventions. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) or equivalent; A minimum of 3-years’ relevant middle Management Level experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Manage the provision and facilitation of innovative, special, and management and leadership learning programmes; Operational management, inclusive of the execution of assigned portfolio in terms of the establishment and maintenance of the Innovation Hub and the provision of innovation facilitation services; Development and implementation of a future-focused and integrated management and leadership development framework; Human resource management processes within the Sub-directorate; Financial management with regards to allocated budget

Competencies

Advanced knowledge and understanding of the following: Communities of Practice pertaining to an innovation ecosystem; Leveraging technology to promote innovation; Knowledge management in the innovation space, including linkages to a repository of smart practices; Theory and practice of human resource development, including outcomes-based education and training (OBET); The statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service; The implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment; The subject matters which the Sub-directorate is responsible for; Curriculum development; Quality assurance in a human resource development environment; Human resource development needs analysis; Training and development impact assessment; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; People management; Financial management. Skills needed: Communication and deliberation; Analytical and innovative problem-solving; Conceptual and formulation; Networking, liaison and consultation; Negotiation, persuading and influencing; Research; Leadership and adaptable/agile decision-making; People management, team building and interpersonal; Planning and organising; Computer literacy.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R1 098 195 per annum (Salary level 11).

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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.

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