• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

City of Cape Town

Principal Professional Officer – Strategic Staffing Specialist: Planning

Organization: City of Cape Town

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Employment Type: Full-Time

Note: Candidates who previously applied to CS 75/25 need not reapply

About Us

Cape Town, Africa’s third-largest economic hub and legislative capital of South Africa, seeks a strategic HR professional to strengthen our workforce planning capabilities.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 8+ years progressive HR experience
  • Proven expertise in workforce planning and data analysis
  • Project management experience (advantageous)

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic workforce planning and recruitment initiatives
  • Develop annual staffing plans with talent sourcing strategies
  • Conduct research on staffing best practices and innovations
  • Oversee compliance with recruitment policies and procedures
  • Manage staffing-related risk assessment and mitigation
  • Optimize resource allocation within staffing operations

Application Process

Closing Date: 08 August 2025

Interested candidates meeting requirements may apply through the City of Cape Town careers portal.

Important: No application fees required at any stage of our recruitment process. Use freely available CV templates for your application preparation.

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