Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B- Degree) or higher; a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Knowledge and understanding of project management. Operational management, procurement, and tendering Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act; National and provincial treasury regulations; and other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labor relations legislation and regulations; knowledge and understanding of performance management in general.
Duties
Manage engagements: Develop and maintain systems in the office of the chief director that will contribute towards improving efficiency in the office. Oversee and provide effective guidance and advice on the flow of information and documents to and from the office of the chief director. Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the Chief Directorate’s Office; Verify responses drafted on matters received from internal and external stakeholders; Prepare documentation with regard to matters of a complex transverse nature within the Chief Directorate’s office and advise/sensitize the Chief Director. Coordinate and report on matters of a transverse nature to the chief director. Ensure a coordinated secretarial/administrative support service within the Chief Directorate. Follow up on matters to be submitted (for example, by provincial departments, municipalities, components,); Prepare a presentation 101 and briefing for the chief director. Assist with the rolling out of projects by departmental units in terms of follow-up, feedback, and early warning.
What is the Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Location
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Dr. L Bouah at Lyndon.Bouah@westerncape.gov.za DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
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