Jobs at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 or equivalent in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology. A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in a human resource management environment.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the recruitment and selection process for SMS members and Heads of Departments: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing, screening, selection, appointment, and onboarding of SMS members and Heads of Departments in line with the relevant Legislative prescripts;
• Faciliate the shortlisting and selection processes and provide technical guidance during shortlisting processes to ensure fairness, consistency and transparency in line with the relevant prescripts; Oversee the verification of qualifications, background checks, and pre-employment screening; Manage the interview and Competency Assessment Processes; Coordinate and Manage Ministerial Appointments and Approvals processes and ensure compliance with the relevant legislative framework; 
• Oversee the preparation and issuing of appointment letters (Offer, Appointment) and ensure completion of security vetting, financial disclosures and contracting requirements; Manage and oversee alternative staffing mechanism such as Acting appointments (including eligibility, approvals, and timeframes) Secondments and Transfers, Assignments and Deployments and ensure compliance with the relevant legislative frameworks;
• Monitor and Track the recruitment turnaround times and efficiency metrics. Report on vacancies, progress, and challenges to the Director and senior leadership and identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements; Manage the compilation and publication of advertisements for SMS members.
• Manage the provision of a recruitment advisory service for SMS members, Heads of Departments and Ministerial Employees. Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate.
• People and  Financial Management within the Sub-Directorate: Priority Unit; project management, quality control of and report on all work within the Priority Unit; Ensure the publication of advertisements in various media; Facilitate the compilation of advertisements and pre-selection questionnaires.

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and DPSA SMS Handbook governing recruitment and selection of SMS members.
• Knowledge of Labour Relations legislation, including the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and related regulations; Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and financial governance requirements; Knowledge of collective agreements, directives, circulars, and prescripts relevant to HR management and recruitment; Knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, including: 
• Advertising strategies and processes; Shortlisting, interviewing, and selection methodologies Competency-based assessments; Knowledge of Ministerial appointment processes, protocols, and submission requirements; Knowledge of alternative staffing mechanisms, including: Acting appointments Secondments and transfers; Assignments and deployments; Knowledge of talent sourcing strategies and workforce planning.; Knowledge of modern governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks; Understanding of audit processes, record-keeping standards, and accountability mechanisms;
• Knowledge of ethical standards, transparency principles, and fair administrative practices in recruitment; Knowledge of policy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies to provide strategic HR advisory services; Knowledge of best practices in public sector HR management and recruitment.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools; Knowledge of operational management practices, including planning, organising, and performance monitoring; Understanding of service delivery improvement frameworks; Knowledge of HR information systems, e-Recruitment systems, and digital platforms supporting recruitment and talent management; Knowledge of records management, knowledge management, and information governance systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of: Constitutional, legal, and institutional frameworks governing the South African public sector; Public service procedures, systems, and administrative processes; Knowledge of national, provincial, and departmental strategic priorities; Knowledge and understanding of regional political, economic, and social dynamics impacting the Western Cape Government;
• Knowledge of the functional environment and intergovernmental relations, including coordination with other departments and stakeholders; Knowledge of budgeting processes, expenditure management, and financial controls; Knowledge of performance management systems and practices;
• Understanding of human resource management principles, including; Employee development; Performance monitoring; Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of people management work; Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily challenges; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploms/B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 3  years' Middle Management experience; Valid Code B (or higher) driving license. 
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the provision of secretariat and logistical support to executive structures; Manage the provision of executive decision-making support;
• Manage the provision of executive governance and compliance support;
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate: which includes planning; organising; monitoring, evaluation and reporting; records and information management; people management; which includes recruitment and selection; training; performance management; mentoring and coaching; discipline; and financial management; which includes budget; assets; procurement; and monitoring and evaluation.

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: decision support systems; the latest advances in public management theory and practice; policy analysis, policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; and project management;
• operational management practices; procurement and tendering processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;  Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance,
• human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general.
• Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualifcaion at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist with the planning, coordinating and execution of the Premier's diary commitments with internal/external stakeholders; Facilitate specials projects of the Premier;
• Support Directorate International Relations in the planning for incoming and outgoing international official visits; Managerial functions. 

Competencies

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management;
• Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
• Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial Government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury; 
• Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. 
• Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit. 

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Minimum Requirements

• A Qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA;
• A minimum of 5 years relevant senior management level experience.

Key Performance Areas

Facilitate the conducting of high-level policy analysis:

• Transversal coordination, managemant and promotion of innovative and evidence-based policy and strategy development, planning, implementation, and review.
• Facilitate the research and analysis of the provincial policy environment and identify critical areas for provincial government intervention, including futures capability.
• Analyse national and provincial policies, strategies and laws, and prepare provincial responses.
• Analyse on-going national policy and strategy developments, and sensitise Cabinet, Sector Committees and departments on its implications for the province.
• Facilitate the development of transversal provincial policies as may be required (including stakeholder consultation as required).
• Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align with the Provincial Strategic Plan and long-term plans.
• Facilitate the periodic review of the Provincial Strategic Plan in line with prescribed strategic planning and budgetary processes.
• Initiate and manage transversal futures modelling research.
• Ensure that WCG legislation, policies and strategies align and comply with human rights principles and with international, constitutional and national human rights obligations, policies and strategies.

Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial human social  development strategy:

• Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Human Development (HD) Social Sector.
• Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector.
• Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the HD Social Sector as required.
• Advise on the alignment of HD Social Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities.
• Continuously assess progress with the implementation of HD Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages.
•  Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the HD Sector.
•  Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the HD Social Sector.

Support the provincial executive in respect of provincial economic strategy:

• Facilitate and coordinate the collation of the Provincial Strategic Plan for the Economic Sector.
• Advise in consultation with Provincial Treasury on the macro prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector.
• Facilitate the initiation of new integrated government programmes and projects in pursuance of provincial strategic priorities for the Economic Sector as required.
• Advise on the alignment of Economic Sector and departmental strategic plans, as well as integrated development plans, with provincial strategic priorities.
• Continuously assess progress with the implementation of Economic Sector provincial programmes, projects and plans, and advise on the management of blockages.
• Advise the Premier, Cabinet and departments on performance variances, and recommend corrective actions for the Economic Sector.
• Coordinate support for the Premier and DG in their participation in intergovernmental structures and forums for the Economic Sector.

Manage integrated provincial strategic planning:

•  Advise on the alignment of departmental strategic and annual performance plans as well as integrated development plans with provincial strategic priorities.
• Facilitate the development and periodic review of the provincial strategic plan in line with presribed strategic planning and budgetary processes.
• Advise, in consultation with the Provincial Treasury, on the policy prioritisation of the provincial budget in line with provincial strategic priorities.
• Change Management, People Management, Financial Management

Competencies

Proven working knowledge and relevant working experience of the following:

• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes;
• Modern systems of governance and administration; Global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; The functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments.
• Core Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management.
• Skills: Networking and network formation skills; Conceptual and formulation skills; Leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Team building and strong interpersonal skills; Planning, organising and people management skills.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree at NQF 6  (equivalent or higher qualification) within a Social/Industrial/Public and Business Management Science or related field; A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience; 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

• Coordinate and facilitate team and culture development and improvements;
• Supervise and coordinate organisational change enablement initiatives and implementation support; Develop, monitor, and report on project plans;
• Manage and undertake all administrative functions  required with regards to operational, human/ people and financial resources; People management; Financial management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Latest advances in public management theory and practice; Provincial government functions and services; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service;
• Mentoring and coaching practices; Financial management prescripts; Culture and leadership theory and models; Change management methodologies; Key elements/determinants of organisational performance as they relate to the field of culture and leadership; Project management.
• Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc); Analytical; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Diagnostic; Facilitation and process consultation;
• Persuading and Influencing; Creative problem-solving; Intervention design; Leadership; Leading and supervising; Delivering results and meeting customer expectations; Planning and organising; Relating and networking; Presenting and communicating information;
• Listening; Team building and strong inter-personal; Written and verbal communication; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation; Motivation; Networking; Project management; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate qualifcaion at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Advise and implement protocal and logistical support at events for the Premier, Cabinet and Provincial Top Management; Facilitate special projects and ceremonial proceedings;
• Coordinate Provincial Funerals and provide support in respect of State Funerals, in compliance with the State Funeral Policy; Managerial functions. 

Competencies

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes;
• Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. 
• Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit.