WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to 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.

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: METRO PERFORMANCE MONITORING (SPECIALISED SUPPORT- INTERVENTIONS) REF NO: LG 27/2022
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment; A valid driving license. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Experience in local government law and administrative law. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards procedures and best practice in respect of local government (Constitution, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act); The constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; Monitoring and Evaluation legislation and guiding manuals and frameworks; The Key Performance Areas as indicated in the M&E&R Framework; Municipal integrated development planning, people centred development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government-including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Public Service procedures; Human Resource Management; Basic knowledge of Labour relations legislation and regulations and Act; Skills Development Act; White Paper Employment Equity; Financial Management. Skills needed: Policy formulation; Presentation; Project management; Interpretation of legislation; Communication (verbal & written); Dispute resolutions facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management; Basic Accounting; Budgeting; Implementation and monitoring; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Report writing. Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning.
 
DUTIES : Assess and analyse data from municipalities to conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide support and intervene in order to address issues identified within Municipalities; Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding performance monitoring of municipalities and interventions initiated in terms of section 139 of the Constitution; Monitor institutional health and evaluate implementation of performance monitoring systems and executive obligations in terms of the Constitution and legislation; Develop and regulate a framework for monitoring all aspects of monitoring the performance of the Metro; Collect, collate and validate data and information relating to Metro monitoring and outcomes; Human Resource Management of Directorate; Financial Management of Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Birch Tel No: (021) 483 3113 OR gary.birch@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIALISED SUPPORT- INTERVENTIONS REF NO: LG 31/2022
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment. Recommendation: Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Experience in local government law and administrative law. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation and the application thereof; Public sector finance; Legislation in the public sector; Applicable management systems; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Municipal finances; Policy and SOP formulation; Project Management; Skills needed: Communication skills (written, verbal); Presentation; Computer; Management; Analytical; Conflict management and Interpersonal; Organising and planning; Ability to work independently and as part of team as well as to work under pressure; Strong work ethic.
 
DUTIES : Assessing the state of governance in dysfunctional municipalities or a particular area of governance; Managing formal interventions in municipalities in terms of section 139 of the Constitution, as well as informal interventions in  municipalities; Render strategic support to the Director: Specialised Support; Provision of assistance with regard to functional and operational legal support and assistance in respect of formal provincial interventions justified or required in terms of Section 139 of the Constitution; Provision of specialised support provided on governance issues in response to municipalities’ needs; Advocate and build capacity regarding anti-corruption, fraud and maladministration policies and guidelines in municipalities; Performance and information management and reporting; Manage the: Operation of the sub-directorate; Allocated financial and human resources; Render secretarial service to the Local Government Support Group and give effect to outcomes; Responsible for synthesizing regional monitoring reports and departmental information on municipalities into an integrated analysis for specific outputs for the Department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Birch Tel No: (021) 483 3113 OR gary.birch@westerncape.gov.za
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT (LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT) REF NO: LG 25/2022
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-degree (or higher) qualification in Law; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Public Law. Recommendation: Legislation drafting skills. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation; The Constitution and local government dispensation legislation; Drafting of legislation; Programme and project management; Political environment; Financial management; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Analytical thinking; Interpersonal; Conflict management; Leadership; Research.
 
DUTIES : Development, rationalisation and review of local government legislation; Research areas of potential legislation regarding local government; Assess applicability of existing legislation; Set legislation priorities; Prepare policy on which legislation is to be based; Draft legislation; Provide local authorities with pro-active advice, guidance and support in respect of the interpretation of legislation and compliance with legislative requirements; Manage allocated financial resources for legislation development.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mdledle Tel No: (021) 483 2564
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRAINING COORDINATION (SPECIALISED SUPPORT) REF NO: LG 26/2022
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or higher) in Commerce, Law, Auditing, Forensics, Accounting or related field; A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising projects related to legal support or related environment. Recommendation: Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law of Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Experience in local government law, criminal law and administrative law; A valid code B driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government sphere; Local government legislation and the application thereof; Public sector legislation and finance; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Municipal finances; Policy and SOP formulation; Skills needed: Management and leadership; Decision making; Written and verbal communication; Analytical; Presentation; Facilitation; Conflict management; Time management; Interpersonal.
 
DUTIES : Plan and coordinate initiatives for the department and provide assistance with managing and providing specialised support to municipalities and managing and coordinating municipal interventions; Coordinate multi-stakeholder participation in Settlements interventions and the provision of specialised support; Provide functional and operational legal and governance support to the Department and municipalities; Evaluate and build capacity regarding anticorruption, fraud and maladministration policies and guidelines in municipalities; Evaluate training, governance, and policy interventions in municipalities; To liaise with relevant stakeholders on the implementation of specialised support, interventions, and training and development initiatives; Render administrative support for the operation of the sub-directorate including the management of allocated of financial resources.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Caswell Tel No: (021) 483 3161
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: MUNICIPAL ICT SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: LG 23/2022
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher). A minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Recommendation: Proven working knowledge and experience in drafting documentation and managing various activities. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Modern systems of governance and administration; Latest advances in public management theory and practices; Relevant legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures; Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Verbal and written communication; Presentation; Planning and organising; Interpersonal and minute taking.
 
DUTIES : Provide a secretariat service to the various IGR structures (National, Provincial and Local, e.g. Municipal ICT Managers Forum); Manage meetings; Prepare and submit meeting reports; Tract and manage resolutions from meetings; Support and establishment of committees and assist in the execution of the committee mandate; Provide a directorate information and project administration service; Collate and capture management information; Ensure quality and completeness of all directorate project documentation on project system; Support senior manager re project tracking, project reporting and general project administration; Manage document flow; Liaise and support regarding all aspects of SCM and Asset Management; Support manager regarding the record keeping and work flow of HR matters; Provide support regarding all financial administrations aspects.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mngxe Tel No: (021) 483 3415