Assistant Director: Support Service (Infrastructure and Support Services)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Assistant Director: Support Service (Infrastructure and Support Services). This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of infrastructure master planning and lifecycle planning.
• Manage capital improvement projects for buildings and physical infrastructure across all sites.
• Manage support services such as workshop, transport, Reprographic, record management support/archives, and housekeeping.
• Manage service contracts (security, cleaning, maintenance, Access Control.
• Biometric systems, CCTV, fire systems, ground maintenance, pest control etc.) Ensure efficient Security/Access Control for all staff and students’ multi-campus.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management for support services.
• Lead people management within support services.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An Appropriate National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Public Management or Project Management.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Infrastructure and Support services.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Regulations & policies
• Such as OHSC standards
• Expertise in facilities and infrastructure management, maintenance, contracts, and support service best practices
• Strategic thinking, policy development, and operational planning
• Leadership, supervision, team building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including report writing and technical documentation
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Project management skills, including planning, organizing and coordinating service delivery