Western Cape Department Of Cultural Affairs And Sport Deputy Director: Office of the HOD Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R932,292 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is offering an opportunity for a Deputy Director to manage the Office of the HOD. This role involves providing critical operational, administrative, and liaison support to the Head of Department within a provincial government setting.

This position is ideal for an experienced individual looking to contribute to the efficient functioning of a key government office, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the department.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification).
• A minimum of 3 years of middle management experience.
• Working knowledge of:
• Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices relevant to the line functions.
• Information systems that assist in managing knowledge and information.
• Project management principles.
• Operational management practices.
• Procurement and tendering processes.
• Policy development, 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 the provincial government.
• 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, and other financial policies.
• Functioning of the province and activities of sister departments/related functional areas.
• Policies of the government of the day.
• Labour Relations legislation and regulations.
• Performance management.
• Skills needed:
• Numeracy
• Computer Literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Project Management
• Accounting/Finance/Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision of secretariat and operational support services.
• Provide administrative and general office management support.
• Support the HOD in data collection and the execution of research.
• Ensure liaison services by administering parliamentary questions and enquiries.
• Perform People Management duties.
• Execute Financial Management tasks.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only.

• Visit the Western Cape Government job portal.
• Apply online via: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
• The closing date for applications is 27 July 2026.