Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services (Bellville)

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services in Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC CD: Provincial Operations: Western Cape, based in Bellville. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. (Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply) Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC CD: Provincial Operations: Western Cape How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/16 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render administration on logistical matters of the component.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plan.
• Analyse current policies.
• Analyse Departmental strategic objectives.
• Implement administration policies and various disciplines.
• Recommend policy amendments.
• Hold road shows advising department on key policy issues.
• Brief managers on policy requirements.
• Provide expert advice on contract management.
• Ensure that strategic objectives are implemented accordingly.
• Conduct security assessments and reporting, coordination security for Provincial and Ministerial events.
• Investigation of security breaches.
• Monitor policy implementation.
• Manage records and registry services, travel and fleet services, facilities management, and contracts.
• Monitor the cleaning services of the departmental Provincial Offices Western Cape.
• Manage and monitor parking lots and parking allocations.
• Inspect buildings for regulatory compliance.
• Manage departmental assets and equipment under the unit.
• Manage and monitor courier services.
• Modify existing programmes where applicable.
• Manage human resources in the unit.
• Manage financial resources and compliance prescripts in the unit.
• Manage and monitor reception and messenger services.
• Implementation of policies.
• Analyse, manage performance and human resource development trends in the unit.
• Provide input on policy amendments.
• Monitor the expenditure of the component.
• Do early warning systems.
• Give input of the budget for the component.
• Do monthly reports.
• Respond to audit queries.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Social Sciences, Public Administration/Management or relevant qualifications.
• 5 years’ experience in administration.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver's license.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA).
• Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and Minimum Physical Security Standard (MPSS) Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Governmental financial systems.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations.
• Programme and Project Management.
• Knowledge of relationship management.
• Understanding of Contract Management.
• Committed to high level quality control.
• Knowledge of implementing policies of PMDS. organisational skills.
• Problem solving and analysis skills.
• People and Diversity Management skills.
• Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
• Communication skills.
• Accountability and Ethical conduct.