Department of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning

Assistant Director: Office Of The Hod

Salary or stipendR487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

The Department of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning is looking for a Assistant Director: Office Of The Hod. This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/276, page 196

Reference number: EADP 19/2026
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Western Cape
Job level: 09
Centre: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.

What you will need

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher)
Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, 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
Project management
Operational management practices
Procurement and tendering processes
Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
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 sector
Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes
Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
Policies of the government of the day
Labour Relations legislation and regulations
Performance management in general.
Skills in the following: Numeracy
Computer Literacy
Language skills
Project Management
Accounting, Finance and Audit.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Skills and competencies

Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
Skills in the following: Numeracy
Language skills

Key responsibilities

Render secretariat support to the HOD
Render an Administrative Support Service
Communication and Liaison
Managerial functions.

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr Gerhard Gerber
Telephone: (021) 483 8315