Deputy Director: Support Services, Ref No. DOTP 79/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

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

Job Purpose

• The Department of The Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to provide support services to the Chief Directorate. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch. 

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) ; A minimum of 3-years relevant management level experience.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee the maintenance and optimal functioning of buildings at Kromme Rhee to ensure a safe, compliant and conducive working and learning environment; Manage the maintenance and upkeep of the estate terrain, including landscaping, groundskeeping and environmental sustainability practices;
• Ensure effective delivery of housekeeping services, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across facilities; Coordinate and oversee estate management services, including space utilisation, asset control and compliance with relevant policies and regulations;
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules, service level agreements and monitoring systems to ensure efficient service delivery; Manage service providers and contractors, ensuring performance standards, cost-effectiveness and compliance with procurement processes;
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, risk management protocols and statutory requirements within the estate and facilities.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of decision support systems; Knowledge and understanding of the latest advances in public management theory and practice; Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
• Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management; Knowledge of operational management practices;
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; Knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Knowledge and understanding of Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.