Assistant Director: Professional Development, Ref No. DSD 30/2024 Details Closing Date 2024/06/17 Reference Number WCG240506-5 Tracking Number DSD 30/2024 Job Title Assistant Director: Professional Development, Ref No. DSD 30/2024 Department Social Development Salary level 9 Enquiries Ms R Patel at (021) 483 9392 Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD. Job Purpose The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably and competent individual to operationalise the implementation of Professional Development Programmes for the department. An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Recommendation Relevant experience with regards to the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan.  Key Performance Areas Implement and report on the Professional Development Portfolio; Develop, implement and maintain the roll-out of capacity building initiatives for the department; Implement transformation programmes and people empowerment interventions; Implement and monitor continuous professional development and statutory registration of health and social service practitioners; People management. Knowledge of the following: Training and development; Labour legislation; HRD related policies; various professional bodies and applicable registration processes; National and Provincial instruments and legislation peraining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulation, Employment Equity Act and Skills Development Act.Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Project management; Formal training; Strategic Planning; Problem solving and analytical thinking and Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy. Remuneration R 444 036 per annum (Salary Level 9)Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered Policy The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. Processing Delete Account? Remove Personal Information? Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information? Terms & Conditions Incomplete Profile You need a complete profile before you can make applications. Would you like to complete your profile now? Incomplete Applications You have incomplete applications, view the application to complete Apply Nothing yet! Profile Import Options Log In Only: Just log in and do not change my profile.Import and Keep: Import my profile and update matched sections. KEEP sections that do not match. Be sure to clean up any duplicates.Import and Delete: Import my profile and update matched sections. DELETE sections that do not match.#J-18808-Ljbffr