Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250728-2

Tracking Number

DSD 56/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Governance, Ref No. DSD 56/2025

Department

Social Development

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr D.N Arendse at (021) 483 8646

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who perform tasks relating to internal control.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in Internal Control, Governance or similar environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage and supervise staff regarding the following functions and perform the more complex work in that regard: Ensure proper governance; Render assurance services; Provide fraud and losses management services; Perform managerial and supervisory tasks

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Policy development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards; Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud prevention measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control Tools and Techniques; Government Accounting Standards; Economic Reporting Framework; Risk management frameworks; Government financial systems; Human Resource Management.

Skills needed:

Communication (written and verbal); Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting skills; Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving; Research.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.