POST 44/330: EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER: MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DOTP 85/2025

SALARY: R468 459 – R561 894 per annum (Level 09).

CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the human or social sciences field; A minimum of 3years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Theory and practice of human resource development, utilising various learning methodologies and electronic platforms; Statutory and strategic human resource development frameworks of the public service.

Implementation of human resource development interventions in an adult learning environment; Theories in the curriculum development environment; Quality assurance in a human resource development environment; Policies of the government of the day; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa public sector; Understanding of Communities of Practice pertaining to the learning and development (L&D) ecosystem; Understanding of the role of Knowledge Management in the Innovation space, including linkages to a repository of smart practices and the WCG PDO data hub.

Skills needed: Facilitation and presentation, inclusive of management level; Future-looking developmental foresight, including Innovative meta competencies; A “start-up” mentality, thinking out of the box and viewing problems from multiple angles; Adaptability and agility in decision making; Understanding of how to leverage technology towards promoting innovation; Research capability; Curriculum development, including the online environment; Networking, communication and deliberation capabilities.

Analytical and problem-solving: Conceptual and formulation; Project management; Liaison, consultation and stakeholder management; Team building and inter-personal; Planning and organizing; Computer literacy; Willingness and appetite to challenge the norm/risk taking to arrive at the most effective way to solve problems. Able to work across different layers and functions of the organization and the Innovation ecosystem. Ability to identify opportunities for creating and strengthening partnerships. Communication and deliberation abilities.

DUTIES: Contribute to the following learning delivery services within the Directorate Training: Presenting training programmes and courses with own capacity; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by experts from provincial department; Facilitation of training programmes and courses presented by external service providers; The programming and scheduling of training interventions; Special human resource development projects allocated to the Sub-directorate; Carry out all course administration.

Provide professional curriculum design services to the Directorate Training with the following: The design, development and accreditation of new training curricula, courses and learning programmes within the Sub-directorate Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance; Undertake quality assurance in respect of the Quality Management System(QMS) for International Organization for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015) and the Public Service Education and Training Authority(PSETA); Ongoing evaluation and updating/reviewing/conversion to the online environment of learning programmes.

Liaise with provincial, national and international role-players in respect of training and development matters. Provide input in respect of the operational work of other units of the Chief Directorate as required. Provide input in respect of the operational management of the Directorate and/or Sub-directorate, with particular reference to the development of business and operational plans.

ENQUIRIES: Mr J van der Westhuizen atJannie.vanderwesthuizen@wersterncape.gov.za.

CLOSING DATE: 26 January 2026

NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.