Director: Training, Ref. No. DOTP 37/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government(WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in managing the deliverance of learning and development programmes. This post is stationed in Kromme Rhee, Stellenbosch.

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.
• Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). 

Recommendation    

• Post graduate degree and academic background and/or experience would be to your advantage.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Curriculum development and quality assurance; Functional, transversal and management and leadership training interventions; Continuous optimisation, growth and innovation of the Provincial Training Institute; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Proven working knowledge and experience of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices; Human Capital Development; Information Systems; Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Partnership Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; The skills required of a high level in-house advisor; Strong conceptual and formulation skills; Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications.