Assistant Director: Office Of The Hod (head Of The Department)

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Overview This role is for an Assistant Director in the Office of the Head of the Department (HOD) within the Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. The position, with reference number WCMD 88/2026, offers a salary ranging from R487,197 to R573,897 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be based in the Western Cape Mobility Department. What you will do Key responsibilities for this position include: * Rendering administrative support services. * Communication and liaising activities. * Providing personal support to the Head of Department. * Performing various managerial functions. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualification:** An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification). * **Experience:** A minimum of 3-years’ executive office experience. * **Competencies (Knowledge of the following):** * Managing organisational practices, policies and the operational functioning of the Department. * Managing financial monitoring and reporting processes, including budget monitoring instruments, approved post lists and expenditure commitment reports. * Coordinating and monitoring the Department’s strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation processes. * Implementing legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the line functions. * Using information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function. * Managing projects. * Implementing operational management practices. * Managing procurement and tendering processes. * Implementing modern systems of governance and administration. * Managing public service procedures, processes and systems. * Implementing the policies of the government of the day. * Understanding the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas. * Managing financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements. * **Skills:** * Perform numeracy and literacy functions. * Use computer systems effectively. * Communicate effectively in the required language. * Manage projects. * Perform accounting, finance and audit functions. Who should apply This role is suitable for a qualified individual holding an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification, with at least 3 years of executive office experience. The ideal candidate will be adept at providing comprehensive administrative and personal support to a Head of Department, while also managing various departmental functions. They should possess strong competencies in financial monitoring, strategic planning, project management, and public sector governance, coupled with effective communication, numeracy, literacy, and computer skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-mobility-department-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-40-of-2026#spani-ref-wcmd-88-2026 Source: govpage

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