Director: Provincial Forensic Services

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**Job Title:** R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) **Company:** Western Cape Department Of The Premier --- **MANDATORY FORMAT:** **Overview** This is a senior managerial position (Reference: DOTP 98/2026) within the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. The role offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). It involves providing strategic management, advice, and guidance primarily in forensic services, operational planning, and ensuring compliance within the public sector, including overseeing a Directorate's strategic, people, and financial management. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * **Line Management:** * Driving the compilation and implementation of an annual reactive forensic services operational plan. * Providing input and leading the development and maintenance of the Forensic Services Methodology in line with best practices. * Contributing to the compilation and regular review of the Forensic service’s mandate. * Developing and implementing a client relation strategy to promote forensic services delivery. * Providing relevant information to oversight structures based on reactive initiatives (e.g., feedback to SCOPA, updates to Audit Committees). * Developing capacity building interventions for the team. * Reviewing and approving the investigation approach, scope, and legal compliance for all cases. * Assessing the merit of each reported case. * Providing overall supervision, review, and guidance for work execution, ensuring proper investigation methodology and qualitative evidence. * Reviewing final reports to ensure they are factual based on evidence and process evaluation. * **Strategic Management (including change management):** * Defining and continually reviewing the purpose, objectives, priorities, and activities of the Directorate. * Driving the Directorate’s strategic planning process, and the development and management of its strategic and business plans. * Continuously evaluating the Directorate's performance, proactively reporting on delivery and emerging risks, adapting plans, and reallocating resources. * Reporting regularly to the Chief Director on Directorate activities and substantial operational management support matters. * Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts for adequate record-keeping of Directorate activities and resources (people, finances, and assets). * **People Management and Empowerment:** * Recruiting, developing, and retaining appropriate staff to achieve the Directorate’s objectives. * Motivating, training, and guiding employees for service delivery excellence. * Managing performance, evaluation, and development of staff. * Overseeing workforce planning, capacity building, and service delivery improvement initiatives. * Promoting sound labour relations and maintaining discipline within the Directorate. * **Financial Management:** * Managing participation in the Directorate budgeting process, including Annual and Adjustment Budgets. * Assuming accountability for efficient, economic, and effective management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure. * Ensuring adherence to procurement, tender, and contract management requirements. * Ensuring alignment of expenditure with departmental and strategic objectives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. * **Competencies:** * **Knowledge of the following:** * Proven senior management expertise and practical experience in: * Legislation and Governance: Deep understanding of modern systems of governance and public administration, including the constitutional, legal, and institutional frameworks governing the South African public sector, and their application in Western Cape Government spatial information priorities. * Regulatory Frameworks: The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations legislation, and related financial prescripts, directives, and collective agreements, with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance, risk management, sound governance, and Data Governance Frameworks. * Strategic Management: Policy development, strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and review processes aligned with provincial priorities and government outcomes. * Financial Management: Public finance management, procurement and tendering processes, and human resource and discourse management. * People and Performance Management: Comprehensive experience in human resource management, team leadership, and performance systems to drive accountability and results. * Operational Systems: Public service procedures, performance management systems, and information and knowledge management systems, enabling efficient operations, evidence-based decision-making, and continuous improvement. * Programme and Project Management: End-to-end programme and project management, including planning, implementation, oversight, reporting, and risk mitigation to achieve strategic and operational targets. * Contextual Awareness: Strong understanding of global, regional, and local political, socio-economic, and political dynamics impacting the functioning of the Western Cape and provincial government departments, translating insights into informed strategic advice. * Service Delivery and Innovation: Skilled in operational and knowledge management systems supporting evidence-based decision-making, efficient operations, and continuous improvement. * **Skills in the following:** * Effective communication skills. * Strong ability to conceptualise, formulate, and demonstrate thought leadership in complex applications. * Persuasion and influencing abilities. * Leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills. * Planning, organising, and people management skills. * Proven ability to multi-task, manage ambiguity, and perform efficiently in rapidly changing environments. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess an NQF level 7 qualification and a minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level, with demonstrated senior management expertise in public sector governance, financial management, strategic planning, and people and performance management. The ideal applicant will have a deep understanding of South African public sector regulatory frameworks (including PFMA), data governance, and the socio-political dynamics relevant to the Western Cape Government. Strong communication, leadership, conceptualisation, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a proven ability to lead teams, manage ambiguity, drive projects, and deliver results efficiently in dynamic environments. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-the-premier-vacancies-3#spani-ref-dotp-98-2026 Source: govpage

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