Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the Human or Social Sciences field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Theory and practice of human resource development, utilising various learning methodologies and electronic platforms; Statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service; Implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment; Theories in the curriculum development environment; Quality assurance in a human resource development environment; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Understanding of Communities of Practice pertaining to the learning and development (L&D) ecosystem; Understanding of the role of Knowledge Management in the Innovation space, including linkages to a repository of smart practices and the WCG Provincial Data Office (PDO) data hub. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Research capability; Curriculum development, including the online environment; Facilitation and presentation, inclusive of management level; Future-looking developmental foresight, including Innovative meta competencies; A “start-up” mentality, thinking out of the box and viewing problems from multiple angles; Adaptability and agility in decision making; Understanding of how to leverage technology towards promoting innovation; Research capability; Curriculum development, including the online environment; Networking, communication and deliberation capabilities; Analytical and problem-solving; Conceptual and formulation; Project management; Liaison, consultation and stakeholder management; Team building and inter-personal abilities; Willingness and appetite to challenge the norm/risk taking to arrive at the most effective way to solve problems; Ability to work across different layers and functions of the organisation and Innovation ecosystem, and to identify opportunities for creating and strengthening partnerships.
Duties
Provide professional learning delivery services to the Directorate Training with the following: Presenting training programmes and courses with own capacity; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by experts from provincial department, as well as those presented by external service providers; The programming and scheduling of training interventions; Provide input with the design, development and accreditation of new training curricula, courses and learning programmes; Provide input into quality assurance activities in respect of the Quality Management System (QMS) for International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015), the Public Service Education and Training Authority (PSETA), and the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO); Provide input into the evaluation and updating/reviewing/conversion to the online environment of learning programmes, and liaise with provincial, national and international role-players in respect of training and development matters; Provide input to the operational 147 work of other units of the Chief Directorate as required, and to the operational management of the Directorate and Sub-directorate, with particular reference to the development of business and operational plans.
What is the Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Location
Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Mr Jannie van der Westhuizen Tel No: (021) 865 8008
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Apply Before:
5/25/2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
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