Assistant Director: Support Services

31/2026 Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Reference: WCMD DUTIES Management of Transport Services in the Department; Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety in the Department; Provision of Effective and Efficient Facility Management (Accommodation); Management of Functions in Terms of the Government Immovable Asset Management Act; Managerial functions. ENQUIRIES Mr S Moolman Tel No: (021) 483 4564 HOW TO APPLY 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 NOTE Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification). A minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Competencies: Working knowledge in the following: Legislative, Regulatory and Policy Frameworks; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices applicable to support services within the public sector; Government Immovable 247 Asset Management Act (GIAMA) and related accommodation and asset management prescripts, including inputs to the; User Asset Management Plan (UAMP); Occupational Health and Safety; (OHS) legislation, regulations and departmental health and safety frameworks; transport-related prescripts, including policies governing the management and utilisation of government and subsidised vehicles; the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and relevant financial policies, directives and instructions applicable to operational support environments; Labour Relations legislation, regulations and collective agreements applicable to the public service; Operational and Management Knowledge. Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer literacy (including standard office applications and electronic record-keeping systems); Language and communication skills (verbal and written); Accounting, finance and audit skills (basic budgeting, expenditure monitoring and controls).