ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION

A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA - A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6)/Degree in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial Psychology and5 years or more experience in a Human Resource Management environment Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Staff Performance Management System; Monitoring and Coaching practices; Human Resource Management; Constitution of RSA; Public Service Act and Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Labour Relations Act; White Paper on Transformation & Batho Pele Principals; White Paper on Service Delivery in the Public Service; Skills Development Act; Human Rights Practices; People Management; Skills Development Strategy of the Public Service; Disciplinary Codes and Procedures; Collective Agreements; SPMS; Public Finance Management Act. Skills needed: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skill(written and verbal);Leadership and Motivation skills; Research skills; Analytical skills; Conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Planning and organising skills; Project management skills; Innovative problem solving skills; Conflict resolution skills; Negotiation skills; Influencing skills; Listening skills.

Facilitate and administer probation and performance management processes, Including communication, training, and information dissemination within departments. Monitor performance management activities against the departmental timetable and compile regular progress reports. Facilitate, guide, and oversee the development and administration of performance agreements, including quality assurance, assessments, and moderation processes for Heads of Department, Senior Management Service (SMS) members, and other employees. Provide training and support to SMS members and employees on PERMIS-related queries and processes. Deliver performance management advisory services, as well as administrative and operational support to people managers and employees, ensuring alignment between individual and departmental performance outcomes. Liaise with provincial and national departments on matters relating to performance management and probation. Contribute to the development, review, and updating of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and methodologies for the Performance Administration and Performance Consulting Unit. Manage and supervise staff within the unit.

Mr B Buys Tel No: (021) 4834167 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/353