WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

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​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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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RIGHTS REF NO: LG 12/2025 
SALARY : R444 036 - R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Humanities, Social Sciences and/or Psychology or similar field; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in the field of human rights or relevant. Recommendation: Relevant experience in the field of human rights and gender mainstreaming; appropriate experience at operational management level with proven ability to function effectively and independently in specialized and integrated management environments; 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Specialised field of gender, human trafficking, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS, children, older persons and social cohesion; Development, implementation, monitoring. Evaluation and reporting on gender, human trafficking, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS and related policies and practices on gender mainstreaming; Understanding of international, national, provincial and regional instruments and legislation pertaining to the specific field of human rights and gender mainstreaming. Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) Financial Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Project management including monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills; Presentation and stakeholder management skills; Interpersonal, conflict and dispute resolution. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the Department (creating an enabling environment for implementation); Manage the implementation of special projects on human rights such as HIV/AIDS. Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Children and Older Persons (i.e. external focus); Capacitating municipal focal persons and other relevant personnel through capacity building workshops, roadshows and awareness raising sessions for the advancement and implementation of human rights concerns and gender mainstreaming in municipalities; Manage the maintenance of sustainable partnership with relevant stakeholders and strengthen the participation/representation of the Department in the national and provincial special projects on human rights and gender mainstreaming; Manage the institutionalization of human rights concerns in municipalities; Manage the administration of external human rights and special projects in collaboration with municipalities and relevant stakeholders. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Mitchell Tel No: (021) 483 3919
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL REGIONAL SUPPORT REF NO: LG 14/2025 
SALARY : R444 036 - R532 602 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Recommendation: 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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Knowledge of public sector finance; Financial legislation in the public sector; Applicable financial management systems; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Statistical packages; Municipal finances; Project management. Skills needed: Proven Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skills (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : To strengthen the internal capacity of municipalities to deliver on their constitutional mandate; To manage and coordinate municipal support interventions; Monitor and evaluate all projects; Gather all relevant information related to municipal performance and compliance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Jo-Anne Naidoo Tel No: (021) 483 4905 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: DISASTER OPERATIONS REF NO: LG 11/2025 
(3-Year Contract Position in Tygerberg) 
SALARY : R216 417 - R254 928 per annum (Level 05), plus 37% in lieu of benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification). Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Admin procedures; Filing procedures; Creation of spreadsheets; Project financial projections; Basic financial. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Written and verbal communication; Secretarial skills and minute taking; Planning and organising; Ability to work in a team and independently. 
 
DUTIES : To provide administrative support to the Sub-Directorate; To exercise control of expenditure in the Sub-Directorate and provide inputs into the Sub-Directorate's budgeting processes; Manage and process staff records; Storeroom; Taking of minutes and logistical arrangements of various workgroups as identified by the sub directorate Head. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Page Tel No: (021) 937 6355