Job Openings at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA - A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial Psychology and 5 years or more experience in a Human Resource Management environment

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitates and administers probation and performance management,  communication thereof, training and information dissemination within departments and track performance management events and activities against the performance management timetable of the department and compile regular progress reports; Facilitate, guide and administer the performance agreements, quality assurance, assessments and moderation of Head of Departments and senior managers as well as within; Provide training and assist SMS members and other employees with PERMIS enquires;
• Provide a performance advisory service, administrative and operational support to people managers and employees for alignment of individual and departmental performance results and liaise with other Departments (provincial and national) on performance management and probation related matters; Provide a performance advisory service and support people managers with performance related consequence management, the management of poor performance, incapacity, incapacity due to ill health, operational incapacity; Regularly provide input, review and update policies, SOPs, methodologies for the Performance Administration and Performance Consulting Unit; Manage and supervise staff.
• Oversee and quality assure incapacity processes related to poor performance across all employee categories ensuring compliance with policy and best practice; Prepare and manage documentation for review and decisionmaking structures; Compile, verify and submit cases and reports for consideration by relevant authorities; Provide administrative and technical support during review panels, incapacity hearings, and related governance meetings.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/ Public Management or related qualification; A minimum of 3-years middle management experience in a human resource management environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the appointment of nominated candidates on PERSAL; Oversee the administeration of contract appointments, extensions and developmental programme appointments (e.g. internships); Manage employee movements, including promotions, transfers, secondments and acting appointments; Ensure accurate, compliant and timely processing of all appointment-related transactions;  Monitor high-volume appointment transactions and ensure adherence to turnaround times and prescripts; Ensure adherence to approved turnaround times and service standards for all appointment transactions.
• Provide oversight and managent of Compensation Administration. Oversee Governance, Policy, and Advisory Services to ensure compliance and effective implementation. Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Subdirectorate. Manage, motivate, train and guide staff within the subdirectorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

Key Performance Areas

Line Management:

Strategic management, advice and leadership in respect of the following functional areas:

• Develop, implement, and oversee a provincial spatial analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) framework, including provincial norms, standards, and harmonised spatial analysis standards and procedures.
• Facilitate the integration and alignment of spatial data analysis to support policy development, planning, and decision-making in line with provincial strategic imperatives.
• Drive advocacy, capacity building, and transversal GIS support to strengthen spatial analysis capabilities across the province.
• Spearhead strategic partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders across national government, local authorities, and private-sector data users and producers to harmonise spatial data analysis and product development to drive innovation.

Strategic Management (including change management):

• Define, review and drive the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate including the development and management of its strategic and business plans.
• Evaluate and report on the Directoriate’s performance against pre-determined objectives and standards, providing regular updates to the Chief Director on important operational matters.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts regarding record keeping of the Directorate’s activities and the resources (people, finances and assets) employed.
• Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, while diligently performig all assigned duties attached to the post.

People Management and Empowerment:

• Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
• Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
• Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
• Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
• Report on financial matters to the Chief Director and relevant oversight structures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management controls, asset management, and record-keeping are in place and adhered to.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
•  A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level.

Key Performance Areas

Line Management:

Strategic management, enable and guide in respect of a data and evidence system in the following functional areas:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of a data and evidence system that enables the reliable collection, management and quality assurance for an interconnected data ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain an integrated indicator system for measuring and monitoring policy priorities and the broader data development agenda.
• Develop and maintain core directories of common data sources and a data system for central visualisation and access.
• Generate, analyse and report data and evidence on development focused indicators that informs government performance results towards outcomes and impact of policy priorities.
• Ensure alignment with government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, data governance policies and practices and statistical systems, while maintaining a toolkit of innovative data and evidence methodologies.
• Lead and coordinate data governance and data and evidence practices as well as stakeholder management across the Western Cape Government (WCG).

Strategic Management (including change management):

• Provide strategic leadership to the Directoriate by defining and periodically reviewing its purpose, objectives, priorities and activities, and driving strategic planning and delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Directoriate’s strategic and business plans to ensure alignment with priorities and effective management of resources.
• Monitor compliance and governance, including adherance to relevant legislation and prescripts, and ensure proper record keeping of activities and resources (people, finances and assets).
• Evaluate and report on Directorate performance against pre-determined and measurable objectives and standards, while fostering a culture of innovation and continiuos improvement within the Directorate.
• Report regularly to the Chief Director on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial operational importance.
• Perform all duties assigned to the post of Director as required.

People Management and Empowerment:

• Recruit, develop, and retain staff in appropriate numbers and grades to achieve the Directorate’s objectives.
• Motivate, train, and guide employees to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Manage performance, evaluation, and development of staff.
• Oversee workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives.
• Promote sound labour relations and maintain discipline within the Directorate.

Financial Management:

• Manage participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets.
• Assume accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
• Ensure adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements.
• Ensure alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives.
• Report on financial matters to the Chief Director and relevant oversight structures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management controls, asset management, and record-keeping are in place and adhered to.

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Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level-6 as recognised by SAQA - An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial Psychology and 5-years or more experience in a Human Resource Management environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate and administer probation and performance management processes, including communication, training, and information dissemination within departments. Monitor performance management activities against the departmental timetable and compile regular progress reports.
• Facilitate, guide, and oversee the development and administration of performance agreements, including quality assurance, assessments, and moderation processes for Heads of Department, Senior Management Service (SMS) members, and other employees. Provide training and support to SMS members and employees on PERMIS-related queries and processes.
• Deliver performance management advisory services, as well as administrative and operational support to people managers and employees, ensuring alignment between individual and departmental performance outcomes. Liaise with provincial and national departments on matters relating to performance management and probation. Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and methodologies for the Performance Administration and Performance Consulting Unit. Manage and supervise staff within the unit.

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Minimum Requirements

• 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) A minimum of 3 years' relevant supervisory-level experience in data management, data quality, and data reporting and data dissemination processes; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence; NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Analysis of performance data: Ensure the quality, accuracy, completeness and reliability of performance data through robust quality assurance processes; Analyse performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities across programmes and service areas; 
• Performance Reviews: Undertake appraisal of performance data to generate robust insights and evidence highlighting gaps and areas of improvement; Support evidence-informed reviews to enhance decision-making, programme effectiveness and overall service delivery improvement; Apply knowledge and understanding of Theory of Change and Logic Models to strengthen programme performance and design; 
• Capacity Building: Build capacity across teams to improve data quality, analytical skills and the effective use of performance information for decision-making; Support a culture of data-driven learning and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery outcomes.