Assistant Director: HOD Support, Ref No: LG 20/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a support service to the Head:

• Office of the HOD and personally to the HOD. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in rendering a support service to a Senior Manager/Head of Department/Ministry. 

Recommendation    

• Willingness to work irregular hours when required. 

Key Performance Areas    

Render administrative support services to the Head:

• Office of the HOD
• Provide support to the Head of Department regarding meetings
• Communication and liaison
• Management and supervision.

Competencies    

• In depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures 
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service orientation
• Organising and planning
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High level of communication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic office
• Stress tolerance
• Able to liaise with diverse people and attention to detail. 

Remuneration    

• R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)