Job Description

Closing Date

2025/10/20

Reference Number

WCG250821-2

Tracking Number

WCMD 82/2025

Job Title

Director: Operational Management Support (WCMD 82/2025)

Department

Western Cape Mobility Department

Salary level

13

Enquiries

Mr Riaan Wiggill (021 483 0600)

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town CBD

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Government, through the Western Cape Mobility Department requires the services of a highly capable and self-motivated individual to ensure the provision and delivery of an effective and efficient Operational Management Support service. This service encapsulates the provision of systems- and technology support, knowledge information management, ICT, human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communication services liaison with the Department of the Premier and general services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA 5 Years experience at middle and/ orsenior management level A valid driving licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Provide systems and technology support services Provide a knowledge and information management service Ensure the rendering of ICT, human capital, corporate assurance, legal and communications support services to the Department by the Premier Provide a general support service for the department Drive the Directorate's strategic planning process People and Financial Management

Competencies

Strategic Capability and Leadership Project and Programme Management Change Management People Management and Empowerment Financial Management

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 1 266 714.00 per annum (Level 13).Note: The remuneration packageconsists of a basic salary (70%) andthe employer's contribution to thePension Fund. The remainder of thepackage may be structuredaccording to your personal needs.

Notes

1) Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.



3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.



4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/



5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.