WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUPPORT REF NO: LG 15/2025 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), all–inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in a local government or related working environment; A valid code driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices relating to this portfolio; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Performance Management. Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Accounting Finance and Audit; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic Management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Provide support to improve municipal service delivery; Monitor compliance with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act; and Municipal Staff Regulations, Coordinate support and training interventions and provide logistical support in aid thereof; Manage the Local Government Grant Committee; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. S Greyling Tel No: (021) 483 6126 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING REF NO: LG 13/2025 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13), all–inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA in Monitoring and Evaluation or Public Management or related; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in a monitoring and evaluation or related environment; A valid code B driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Course or experience in Developmental Local Government, Monitoring and Evaluation or Municipal Strategic Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices relating to this portfolio; Constitutional, Institutional and Development circumstances of municipalities in the Western Cape; Monitoring and Evaluation legislation, guiding manuals and frameworks; Strategic Management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Policy formation; Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Ability to communicate at all levels and across sectors using various media, stakeholder engagement and to build and maintain working partnerships. 
 
DUTIES : Review and maintain a framework for monitoring all aspects of municipal performance; Manage the process of collection and collation of data; Monitor and evaluate implementation of municipal performance monitoring systems; Assess and analyse data from municipalities to inform support to municipalities; Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding performance monitoring of municipalities; Manage the national and provincial municipal excellence awards processes and provide input to the national processes; Provide direction to the components strategic management and give input to the Chief Directorate's strategic planning processes including Municipal ICT and GIS capability; People Management and Empowerment; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. S Greyling Tel No: (021) 483 6126