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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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE REF NO: LG 35/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
(3 Year Contract Period) 
SALARY : Grade A: R879 342 - R938 061 per annum, (OSD as prescribed). 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSc (Eng)) or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering; Three years post-qualification experience in civil or municipal engineering; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a professional engineer; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Oversee and manage DLG grants in terms of the Transfer Payment Agreements; Collect and file progress and close-out reports; Manage the roll-over process and return of funds in case of savings, under expenditure and non-approval of roll-over applications; Engineering principles and practices applicable to municipal infrastructure; Public sector infrastructure delivery systems and project lifecycle management; Legislation and frameworks: MFMA, DORA, MSA, SANS, ECSA Code of Conduct; Infrastructure grant funding mechanisms and planning tools. Skills in the following: Project and programme management; Analytical thinking and problem-solving; Communication (written and verbal); Report writing and technical presentation; Stakeholder engagement and negotiation; Planning, organising, and attention to detail. 
 
DUTIES : Provide engineering support to municipalities in planning, designing, and delivering infrastructure projects; Evaluate municipal business plans, budgets, and project proposals to ensure alignment with strategic frameworks and sector master plans; Conduct cash flow credibility checks and assist municipalities with procurement alignment. Undertake quality assurance reviews and technical site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and standards; Support municipalities in the development and review of Infrastructure Asset Management Plans (IAMPs) and long-term infrastructure planning; Draft technical reports, steering committee inputs, and submissions to executive and intergovernmental stakeholders; Contribute to programme coordination forums and support transversal infrastructure initiatives and water resilience projects; Investigate consumer complaints and prepare, monitor and report back on implementation plans to rectify the concern. Conduct Diagnostic assessments and prepare, monitor and report back on Section 154 support plans and Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs). Provide hands-on support to municipalities in case of secondment/deployment to municipalities. Assist with the preparation of status of municipalities reports and prepare Parliamentary requests. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Brand Tel No: (021) 483 2856 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES REF NO: LG 34/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
(3 Year Contract Period) 
SALARY : R468 459 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 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Fire Technology or Disaster Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) 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: Fire operations, Command and Control, Fire safety and awareness and inspection programs; Department’s financial directives and instructions (PFMA); Procurement requirements; Human Resource Management; Budgeting procedures; Expenditure control; Relevant acts and legislation; Written and verbal communication skills; Project Management and Crisis Management skills. 
 
DUTIES : Provides leadership for developing, implementing, and evaluating activities intended to prevent or reduce the negative consequences of fire and improve life safety of citizens; Provide technical guidance and assistance to Local Government Fire & Rescue Services to improve fire prevention, protection, and life safety of citizens; Develop and maintain cooperative agreements between Local Government, Designated services, and other fire agencies; Determines fire prevention, protection and life safety priorities, goals, and objectives and the subsequent strategies and methods and monitors interventions appropriately; Develops new or proposed plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines and makes recommendations on the need for new or modified policies regarding fire prevention, protection, and life safety; Provides information about fire service prevention, protection and life safety interventions and capabilities and performs Category of Authorized Persons investigations; Maintain specialized workgroups and assist with maintenance of fire protection associations to enhance fire prevention, protection and life safety initiatives; Co-ordinate training programmes and information sessions to enhance fire prevention, protection, and life safety interventions; Evaluates the effectiveness of public fire prevention, protection and life safety programmes by collecting and analysing relevant data and statistics; Co-ordinate and network as appropriate with counterparts in adjoining jurisdictions and with officials at the regional, provincial and national levels; Coordinates and prepares a variety of plans, project plans, budgets, reports, presentations, and records; Participates in continuing education programmes, conferences, seminars to strengthen then individual knowledge and skills; It will be advantageous to have exposure in a fire disaster environment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr E Du Toit Tel No: (021) 937 6357 / 073 995 1609. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSURANCE SERVICES REF NO: LG 37/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in an internal control, governance or audit environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards; Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control tools and techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Framework; Government financial systems; Human Resource Management. Skills in the following: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting skills; Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving. It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : Manage and supervise staff rendering assurance services; Perform managerial and supervisory tasks; Evaluate the effectiveness of financial prescripts (inspections); Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to CGRO, GAP and FMCMM; Manage and co-ordinate financial/non-financial responses for the department in respect of Internal Audit, external audit and FIU/SIU/ERM; Facilitate and co-ordinate responses for SCOPA, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Internal Control Forum and Public Service Commission; Maintain financial information and knowledge management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Solomons Tel No: (021) 483 4566 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: REGION B WEST COAST (VREDENDAL NORTH) REF NO: LG 36/2025 
SALARY : R269 499 - R317 463 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Proof of voluntary work. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery; The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services; The following will be advantageous: Community Development Learnership Certificate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: METRO 2 (DU NOON) REF NO: LG 38/2025 
SALARY : R269 499 - R317 463 per annum (Level 06) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Proof of voluntary work. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery; The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. 
 
DUTIES : Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services; The following will be advantageous: Community Development Learnership Certificate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bell Tel No: (021) 483 3039 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK REF NO: LG 33/2025 
SALARY : R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Supply chain management duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Work procedures in terms of the working environment; Public Service financial legislations, processes and procedures, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions; Basic operating systems such as LOGIS, EPS or similar systems. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations; Flexibility; Accuracy; Planning and organising; Numeracy skills; Problem Solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Provide an efficient and effective Bid administration support; Provide efficient and effective Electronic Procurement Solution (EPS) support; Render contract management support; Render logistical support. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Cornelius Tel No: (021) 483 0659