Western Cape Department Of The Premier Deputy Director: Management and Leadership Development Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R932,292 – R1,098,195 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of the Premier is inviting applications for the Deputy Director: Management and Leadership Development position. This role is crucial for advancing human resource development within the public service, focusing on innovative learning programmes and leadership frameworks.

This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the strategic development of management and leadership capabilities across the Western Cape Government. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping future-focused initiatives and ensuring effective operational management of development programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) or equivalent in Human/Social Sciences or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ middle management level experience.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of:
• Communities of Practice pertaining to an innovation ecosystem.
• Leveraging technology to promote innovation.
• Knowledge management in the innovation space, including linkages to smart practices.
• Theory and practice of human resource development, including outcomes-based education and training (OBET).
• Statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service.
• Implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment.
• Curriculum development, quality assurance, human resource development needs analysis, and training/development impact assessment.
• Policies of the government and constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector.
• People management and financial management.
• Required Skills:
• Communication and deliberation.
• Analytical and innovative problem-solving.
• Conceptual and formulation.
• Networking, liaison, and consultation.
• Negotiation, persuading, and influencing.
• Research.
• Leadership and adaptable/agile decision-making.
• People management, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the provision and facilitation of innovative, special, and management and leadership learning programmes.
• Conduct operational management, including the execution of an assigned portfolio in terms of establishing and maintaining the Innovation Hub and providing innovation facilitation services.
• Lead the development and implementation of a future-focused and integrated management and leadership development framework.
• Oversee human resource management processes within the Sub-directorate.
• Manage the financial aspects of the allocated budget.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online only.

• Visit one of the following official application portals:
• http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs
• https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
• Follow the instructions on the portal to complete and submit your application.

Closing Date: 27 July 2026