ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUXILIARY SERVICES REF NO: 131126/16 (Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply) Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC CD: Provincial Operations: Western Cape

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking an Assistant Director for Auxiliary Services within its Western Cape Provincial Operations, based in Bellville. This is a re-advertised vacancy, meaning that candidates who applied previously must submit a fresh application to be considered. The role sits within the Water and Sanitation Services Management branch and is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the provincial component. As a level nine position, it carries significant managerial responsibility, overseeing a range of support functions that enable the department to operate effectively and comply with legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Applicants must hold a relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Social Sciences, Public Administration or Management, or a related field, alongside at least five years of experience in administration. A valid, unexpired driver’s licence is required. The role demands a thorough working knowledge of key legislation and frameworks, including the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Government Immovable Asset Management Act. Familiarity with the Minimum Information Security Standard and the Minimum Physical Security Standard is also essential, as is an understanding of departmental policies, governmental financial systems, and administrative and clerical procedures. The successful candidate will need strong skills in programme and project management, contract management, relationship management, and quality control, as well as the ability to implement performance management systems such as PMDS. Organisational, problem-solving, people and diversity management, client orientation, communication, accountability, and ethical conduct are all critical competencies for this post.

The duties are broad and include rendering administration on logistical matters and assisting with the development and implementation of the component’s strategic plan. The incumbent will analyse current policies and departmental strategic objectives, implement administrative policies across various disciplines, recommend policy amendments, and hold road shows to advise the department on key policy issues. They will brief managers on policy requirements and provide expert advice on contract management, while ensuring that strategic objectives are implemented accordingly. Security responsibilities include conducting security assessments and reporting, coordinating security for provincial and ministerial events, and investigating security breaches. The role also involves managing records and registry services, travel and fleet services, facilities management, and contracts, as well as monitoring cleaning services, parking allocations, and building regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director will manage departmental assets and equipment, courier services, reception and messenger services, and human and financial resources within the unit. Additional duties include analysing performance and human resource development trends, monitoring expenditure, providing input into the budget, preparing monthly reports, responding to audit queries, and implementing early warning systems.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer, and the filling of this post will take into account the Employment Equity imperatives of the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to candidates in line with equity targets. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks, including SAQA verification of qualifications, reference checks, and criminal and credit checks. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted. Candidates may also be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates, and those who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the post. Applications must be submitted online through the department’s e-recruitment system, and no late or faxed applications will be accepted.