Deputy Director: Office of the HOD, Ref No. DEDAT 15/2025
6 days ago
Details
Closing Date: 2025/03/24
Reference Number: WCG250214-3
Tracking Number: DEDAT 15/2025
Job Title: Deputy Director: Office of the HOD, Ref No. DEDAT 15/2025
Department: Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary level: 11
Enquiries: Ms C Julies at (021) 483 9000
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Purpose: The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the office of the Head of Department.
Minimum Requirements:
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience.
Key Performance Areas:
- Ensure the provision of secretariat and operational support services.
- Manage engagements of the HOD and the coordination of high-level meetings.
- Monitor/keep track of and follow up on outstanding issues for the HOD.
- Ensure the provision of an administrative and general office management support service.
- Oversee the safekeeping of all documentation in the Office of the HOD.
- Compile and approve itineraries, and ensure all subsistence and travel arrangements are made and that all claims are submitted.
- Manage stores within the office, including the procurement of miscellaneous stocks.
- Provide technical support to the HOD in respect of people management matters.
- Support the HOD in the collection of data, execution of research, and special projects.
- Execute research, analyse information, and compile documents/submissions/memoranda/reports of a strategic nature for the Minister, HOD, and members of Top Management, as instructed by the HOD.
- Draft responses regarding more complex issues for internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee engagements with internal and external key stakeholders.
- Gather information and/or obtain inputs/responses from relevant stakeholders in response to parliamentary questions and enquiries received.
- Participate in the recruitment of staff to ensure the achievement of the component's Business Plan.
- Actively participate in the budgeting process.
Knowledge Required:
- Constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector.
- The policies and priorities of provincial and national government.
- Modern systems of governance and administration.
- Public policy analysis and public policy development processes.
- Executive support function to top management in the Department.
- Office administration in the Office of the HOD.
- Financial and people management.
- Information and records management.
- Relevant software packages.
Skills Needed:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Planning and Organising
- Analysing
- Persuading and Influencing
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Writing and Reporting
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Relating and Networking
- Adapting and Responding to Change
Remuneration: All-inclusive salary package of R849 702 per annum (Salary Level 11).
Note on Remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS), and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.
Notes: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
Policy: The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
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