Provincial Manager – Western Cape

Position Title: Provincial Manager – Western Cape
Reference Number: CGE: PM-WC 2025

Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Office/Unit: Human Resources / Western Cape Provincial Office
Location: Western Cape Office, Cape Town
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Salary Level: 11
Remuneration: R896 436.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Date Posted: 12 December 2025
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and manage provincial projects effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Ensure effective verbal and written communication within the province and with Head Office.
• Apply sound knowledge and experience in the field of gender equality and working with civil society organisations.
• Implement the CGE’s public awareness campaigns in the province.
• Monitor and report on non-compliance with the promotion of gender equality.
• Use knowledge of at least one indigenous language spoken in the province (advantageous).
• Be prepared to travel extensively and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Maintain computer literacy and hold a valid driver’s licence.
• Work independently, plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Effectively manage the provincial office and all CGE resources in the province.
• Supervise and lead provincial staff to achieve the objectives of the work plan, in consultation with HODs and other stakeholders.
• Build and manage strategic stakeholder relations in the province.
• Implement CGE programmes at provincial level, including:
  • Public education
  • Policy research
  • Legal complaints handling
• Prepare budgets for provincial programmes and ensure proper financial management at provincial level.
• Provide regular feedback on provincial operations to the Chief Operations Officer and relevant HODs.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• A Bachelor’s Degree and a postgraduate qualification in:
  • Management, or
  • Public Administration, or
  • Social Sciences, or
  • Equivalent relevant qualification.
• More than 5 years’ work experience in a relevant management role.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Sound knowledge of gender equality issues and the work/mandate of the CGE.
• Experience working with civil society and community-based structures.
• Ability to work independently, plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder relations and partnership-building skills.
• Financial and budget management at programme/provincial level.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and related tools).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to speak at least one indigenous language spoken in the Western Cape will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
It is mandatory that applicants submit the following:

1. Comprehensive CV and motivational letter
2. Certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualifications
3. Telephone details and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:
Email: recruitment@cge.org.za

Important:

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants with a foreign qualification must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualification.

Employment Equity and Additional Information
The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The Commission for Gender Equality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of fair representation in terms of race, gender and disability.

Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment.

Enquiries (Not for Applications)
For enquiries only (no applications):

• Contact Person: Mr. Silas Maloka – HR Manager
• Tel: 011 403 7182 or 069 007 0944