Regional Director: West Coast, No. DSD

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Job Title Regional Director:
West Coast, . DSD 101/2026

Department Social Development

Job Type Permanent

Salary level 13

Location
- Country South Africa

Location
- Province Western Cape

Location
- Town / City Vredenburg (West Coast)

Enquiries Ms A van Reenen at  / Annemie.van Reenen.za

The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make adifference in the lives of the citizens by ensuring the implementation of social welfare and community development services within the regions. This post is stationed in Vredenburg (West Coast).

An appropriate NQF 7 or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management level experience;
Successful completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment is requirement. The nomonated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) before the the candidate can be appointed into this post. Please see notes below.

Recommendation None

• Line Management: Strategic management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas:
  Families and Children Programmes, Special Programmes, Social Crime Prevention, Programmes, Support the service delivery unit (SDU) and service delivery partners with the implementation of programmes (children and families, and restorative services: Victim empowerment, crime Prevention and support, and substance abuse), District Business Planning, Information & Stakeholder Management, Manage operational business planning and monitoring processes, Community Development Programmes, Manage Corporate Services at Regional Level,
• Strategic Management (including Change Management: Define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate, Drive the Directorate’s strategic planning process, Drive the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate ,Evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards, Evaluate regional performance against predetermined objectives and standards and report to the HOD, Report to the Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance relating to operational managagement support, Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources (people, finances and assets) employed by it, Foster and promote a culture of innovation within the Directorate, and the Department, Diligently perform all duties assigned to the post of Director.
• People Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s Business Plan, Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery, Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate , Monitor information capacity building within the Directorate, Ensure involvement in the compilation of a workforce plan, a service delivery improvement programme, and an information resources plan for the Directorate, Promote sound labour relations within the Directorate, Actively manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the Directorate.
• Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level, Ensure the…