Assistant Director

5 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Department of Health Full time

**Closing Date**
- 2025/03/24

**Reference Number**
- WCG241018-1

**Tracking Number**
- DOTP 23/2025

**Job Title**
- Assistant Director: People Policy, Ref No, DOTP 23/2025

**Department**
- Department of the Premier

**Salary level**
- 9

**Enquiries**

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Location - Country**
- South Africa

**Location - Province**
- Western Cape

**Location - Town / City**
- Cape Town - CBD

**Job Purpose**
- The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to leads the development,
implementation,and maintenance of evidence-based HR policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with workforce needs. Provides expert advisory services,
engages stakeholders, and drives future-focused research.

**Minimum Requirements**
- A 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Industrial Psychology, Labour Law, Public Administration, or a related field; A minimum of 5 years’ experience in policy research, development, drafting, and implementation in large organisations or the Public Service.

**Recommendation**

**Key Performance Areas**
- The incumbent will be responsible for policy development, leading the drafting and implementation of evidence-based HR policies that align with legislation and strategic goals, ensuring they are forward-thinking, adaptable, and responsive to organizational needs; Provide stakeholder engagement & advisory services to senior leadership and key stakeholders, ensuring policy alignment and fostering cross-departmental collaboration for effective implementation; Ensure governance and compliance of all HR policies with labour laws and public service regulations, overseeing quality assurance through regular reviews and updates; Perform data analysis and decision-making by utilizing data to inform HR policy development, anticipate workforce needs, and proactively adjust policies based on evidence and HR trends; Perform managerial functions by managing operations, employees, and budgets to ensure efficient policy implementation, leading and mentoring the team to achieve divisional goals.

**Competencies**
- Knowledge and understanding of of the following**: In-depth knowledge of labour law, public service regulatory frameworks, governance principles, and compliance; Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research for evidence-based policy development;Skills needed: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation; Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including advanced; Excel for data analysis and reporting;Excellent written and verbal communication,
with the ability to draft clear reports, engage stakeholders,and tailor messaging effectively; Able to work independently and collaboratively.

**Remuneration**
- R 444 036 - R 532 602per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration in addition Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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