Head - Department Compliance & Support

In brief

Overview This role is for a Head - Department Compliance & Support at The City of Cape Town. It is a senior leadership position providing executive-level strategic, governance, and advisory support primarily to the Director Public Transport and the broader public transport department. The role involves leading strategic alignment, monitoring departmental performance, managing stakeholder relationships, staff development, and ensuring compliance and governance within the department. What you will do * Provide executive-level strategic, governance and advisory support to the Director Public Transport and the public transport department. * Lead the alignment of departmental strategies, programmes, and initiatives with organisational objectives. * Monitor, evaluate and report departmental performance / outcomes related to projects/programmes. * Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships. * Lead and develop staff to achieve high levels of performance and productivity. * Ensure Compliance and governance with the department. Requirements (from the original advert) * A Relevant 3 Year Tertiary Qualification (Law Degree will be advantageous). * 8 – 10 years’ relevant experience coupled with an Understanding of Local Government legislation, policies, procedures, and oversight requirements. * Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite. * Valid driver's licence. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, ideally a Law Degree, and 8-10 years of experience relevant to the position. They should possess a strong understanding of Local Government legislation, policies, procedures, and oversight requirements, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and hold a valid driver's licence. This individual should be capable of providing strategic leadership, managing complex relationships, developing staff, and ensuring compliance within a public transport department setting. Deadline 20.11.2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/head-department-compliance-support-city-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Driver's licence

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