WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via or http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs - https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE : 17 August 2026 

NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this post, 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. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DIRECTOR: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REF NO: LG 17/2026 

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Department of Local Government. Western Cape Government. 

REQUIREMENTS : A B-degree (NQF 7), as recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ middle / senior management level experience. Competencies: Strategic Management; Change management; Programme and Project Management; People Management; Financial Management. 

DUTIES : Line Management; promote public participation through providing guidance and assistance with regards to the institutionalisation and functionality of municipal ward committees; promote meaningful involvement in the affairs of local government with reference to the effectiveness and functionality of a ward committee; ensure proper management and oversight of the Community Works Programme in the Province; provide guidance and assistance to the department and municipalities regarding the institutionalisation of human rights; support with communication initiatives in municipalities; Strategic Management (including change management); People Management; Financial Management. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. N Zamxaka Tel No: (021) 483 4449 

OTHER POSTS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG) REF NO: LG 19/2026 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Disaster preparedness and response; Working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Crisis Management; Project Management; Risk analysis; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

DUTIES : Manage the Provincial Disaster Management Centre; Provide Support and assist the District and City of Cape Town Centres; Develop and maintain a provincial contingency plan (preparedness and response) and disaster management plans; Manage the disaster response operations; Manage the evaluation/ review/ development of disaster management contingency plans; To oversee and manage people and financial management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; To manage leadership & strategic management of the Sub-directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms Sonja Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 086 137 0214. 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. 

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY (TYGERBERG) REF NO: LG 18/2026 

SALARY : R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Sound stakeholder forum management; Best practice regarding disaster management and fire rescue services; Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management, labour practices and performance management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury; Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Crisis Management; Project Management; Risk analysis; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

DUTIES : To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Establish the functioning of IGR Disaster Management structures in the province, including Workgroups; Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report and responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation related reporting; Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks; Coordinate Special Events and Disaster Management, disaster response, including standby duties, and coordinating media enquiries; Responsible for capacity-building initiatives; To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms S Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306 

NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 086 137 0214. 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.