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POST 08/504 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR (WORKFORCE PLANNING)

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE πŸ“ Head Office Cape Town ⏳ Closes: 20 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 08/504
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Key details

Salary
R468 459 β€’ per annum
Centre
Head Office Cape Town
Closing date
20 Mar 2026

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Overview
Join us to lead workforce planning and develop strategic HR plans for the Western Cape Government Health. Use your skills to analyze trends, support teams, and improve HR processes.

Requirements

Experience

Appropriate experience in Workforce Planning processes and analytics.

Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Code 08 EB driver’s license.

Competencies (Knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.

Knowledge of the DPSA Directive on Workforce Planning (HR Planning).

Exposure to the DPSA Workforce Planning prescripts and templates will be an added advantage.

Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Knowledge of Power BI will be an added advantage.

Analytical skills and research abilities.

Ability to work in a team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Report writing skills.

Attention to detail.


Duties

Develop the 3-year Workforce (HR) Plan and the annual HR Plan Implementation Report (HRPIR) for the WCGHW.

Conduct research and trend analysis on Workforce Planning issues and stay abreast of new developments.

Keep abreast of national, provincial and departmental strategies in order to align the Workforce Plan appropriately.

Comply with the standards, quality and timeframes in terms of the DPSA Directive.

Manage the online HR Exit Interview System.

Provide support, advice and training to role-players in the Department.

Provide input to strategic documents.

Participate in the annual provincial assessment of all newly developed Workforce Plans and annual Implementation Reports in collaboration with the Department of the Premier.

Manage the People Management (HR) issues of staff in the component.


How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click β€œonline applications”).

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