Deputy Director: Skills Development Facilitation, Ref No. DOTP 32/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the Sub-directorate: Skills Development Facilitation.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage the sub-directorate responsible for the following for 11 WCG departments: Skills needs analysis, human resource development compliance reports (e.g. the Workplace Skills Plans), liaison with SETA’s and other statutory agencies, facilitation and establishment of Skills Development and Bursary committees (HRD Committees), assess the impact of skills development interventions, fostering of people development partnerships and the administration of the Provincial Human Resource Development Forum; Perform managerial functions regarding the sub-directorate e.g. recruitment and selection of employees, motivate, train and guide employees, performance management of employees, monitor information capacity building, promote sound labour practices; Operational management of team – allocate duties, monitor outcomes and institute corrective measures to address deviations from standards and determine workflow; Give strategic direction to and manage policy issues.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Policy development and implementation; National and Provincial legislation and instruments pertaining to human resource management; Human Resource Development Legislation, prescripts and directives.

Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skills (written and verbal); Analytical skills; Strategic thinking; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Research; Conflict resolution.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R1 098 195 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. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 086 137 0214. 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.

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