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. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOOD GOVERNANCE REF NO: LG 41/2025 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a Legal field / Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience; 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: The Constitution and Local Government suite of Legislations-ie. Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Municipal Structures Act, 1 17 of 1998; Political Environment; Anti-Corruption Legislative Framework; Code of Conduct for Councillors as contained in Schedule 7 of the Municipal Structures Act, 1 17 of 1998; Code for Ethical Leadership in Local Government; Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 20 of 1998; Human Resource Management Financial Management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Good interpersonal and decision-making skills; Supervising staff; Planning and Organising; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Willingness to work irregular hours. 
 
DUTIES : Initiate and coordinate ethical leadership, anti-fraud and anti-corruption programmes; Provide support to Municipal Public Accounts Committees (MPACs) and monitor the functionality of MPACs; Administer Councillor matters: Application of the Code of Conduct for Councillors and administer Councillor Remuneration; Render training on Code of Conduct for Councillors, Code for Ethical Leadership and Preventative Measures against Fraud and Corruption; Monitor the functionality of Councils, section 79/80 Committees and MPAC Committees; Provide support to Municipalities in maintaining Good Governance; Monitor Council Compositions in Municipalities; Strategic Management; Human Resource Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Makan Tel No: (021) 483 4365 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: LG 43/2025 
SALARY : R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning / Development Studies / Public Management or related field; Plus training in integrated development planning (IDP) and/or Municipal Strategic Management; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated development planning (IDP) policy, legislation and guiding manuals; Municipal integrated development planning; People-centered development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes, including strategic planning and performance management within government - including inter-sphere and cross-sector planning; Constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities; Project management and performance management; Public service procedures and regulations; Human Resource Management; Labour relations legislation; Skills Development Act; White Paper on Employment Equity; Financial Management regulations. Skills in the following: Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Presentation skills; Implementation and monitoring skills; Project management skills; Interpretation of legislation; Effective communication (verbal & written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within the community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic Accounting; Basic budgeting skills; Computer skills in report writing; A valid code B driving license. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure integrated development planning support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Assessment of the quality of municipal integrated development plans; Provide support regarding national and provincial planning alignment with municipal integrated development plans; Integrated development planning (IDP) training and capacity building to municipalities and related stakeholders; Monitor and report on municipal Integrated development planning (IDP) review progress and implementation; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P.C Jansen van Vuren Tel No: (021) 483 9077 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: LG 42/2025 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 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 Town Planning or Development studies or Public Management; Plus training in IDP and /or Municipal Strategic Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated development planning (IDP) legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and good practices; Municipal integrated development planning (IDP), people-centered development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities; Project management and performance management; Public service procedures and regulations; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes. Skills in the following: Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Presentation skills; Implementation and monitoring skills; Project management skills; Interpretation of legislation; Effective communication (verbal and written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic accounting; Basic budgeting skills; Computer skills in report writing; A valid driving license. 
 
DUTIES : Provide integrated development planning (IDP) support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Coordinate municipal integrated development planning (IDP) support across municipalities including sector planning support initiatives; Monitor the process and credibility of municipal integrated development planning; Research and develop integrated development planning good practices; Promote the institutionalisation of integrated development planning sector departments; Maintain an integrated development planning (IDP) document database that is accessible to all three spheres of government. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Ivan Meyer Tel No: (021) 483 5528 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SPECIALISED SUPPORT (INVESTIGATIONS) REF NO: LG 44/2025 
Contract Position available 
SALARY : R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce / Law / Auditing / Forensics or related field; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in investigations; 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: Applicable legislation, prescripts, policies, acts and procedures; Legislation pertaining to forensic investigations; Research, analyse and applicable legislation. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Analytical thinking; Interpersonal; Communication (written and verbal); Conflict management; Project management; Good interviewing skills and ability to take statements during investigations. 
 
DUTIES : Case/Project planning and execution; Investigate of assigned cases; Case closure and finalisation; Performance and information management and reporting.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Louw Tel No: (021) 483 9071 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: HUMAN RIGHTS REF NO: LG 40/2025 
SALARY : R397 116 - R467 790 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Events and project management; Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Children related policies and practices; A broad understanding of how Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Children’s concerns affect Municipalities and communities; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and Internet); Financial management; Project management including monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills; Presentation and stakeholder management skills; Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Willingness to work irregular hours and travel as required; It will be an 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 : Assist in the following: Providing guidance and assistance to municipalities with the institutionalisation of human rights concerns such as, Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS and children; Capacitating municipal focal units through capacity building workshops, awareness raising sessions and consultations for the advancement and implementation of human rights concerns, Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and HIV/AIDS children at municipalities; Maintaining and supporting human rights structures at municipalities for continued transformation of local Government and attend workshops, inter-departmental meetings, conferences on HIV/AIDS, Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and Children; Mainstreaming of Human Rights concerns such as (Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and HIV/AIDS, children into the core functions of the department; Support special projects on human rights concerns such as Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and Children HIV/AIDS, at municipalities; Maintain a sustainable partnership with civil society, community-based organisations, NGO's, Municipalities and inter-departmental forums on Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Children concerns as applicable to allocated portfolios; Minutes taking and report writing, all general and financial administrative support, calendar management and maintaining data bases and filing systems for all programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Ramnath Tel No: (021) 483 3333