WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

 
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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING (MUNICIPAL GOVERNANCE REF NO: LG 28/2022 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Law or related fields; A minimum of 3 years management level 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. Recommendation: Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate of the high court. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards and procedures and best practices in relation to Local Government (Constitutional, 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; Human resource management; Basic labour relations legislation, regulations and Act; Financial management. Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Interpersonal; Motivational; Legal; Implementation and monitoring; Communication (Written and verbal). Ability to interpret legislation and application of law. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and regulate a framework for monitoring all aspects of monitoring the performance of the Metro and to monitor and support local government within the Legislative Framework; Collect, Collate and validate data and information relating to Metro and Municipal monitoring and outcomes and support municipalities with the recruitment and selection procedures in terms of applicable legislation; Monitor institutional health and evaluate implementation of performance monitoring systems and maintain legal framework of municipalities by amending the establishment notices in terms of section 12 of the Municipal Structures Act and publication of By-elections; Assess and analyse data from municipalities to conduct diagnostic evaluations; Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding performance monitoring of municipalities; Human Resource Management and Financial; Management of Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K. Makan Tel No: (021) 483 4365 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY COORDINATION REF NO: LG 40/2022 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Research, Law or related fields; A minimum of 5 years management level experience in Research, Intergovernmental policy matters or related environment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Research; Policy analysis and interpretation; Legislation development; Report writing; Law making processes; Research practices, methodologies and reporting; Analysis and interpretation of legislation; Traditional and Khoi-San leadership structures; Traditional leadership categories; Traditional and Khoi-San leadership protocol and processes; Skills needed: Policy formulation; Problem solving; Written and verbal communication; Basic accounting; Budgeting. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the research, concerned with the history, leadership structures, governance, genealogies, judicial systems, succession laws and tradition and customs on Khoi-San and rural communities in the province is performed; Develop and analyse policy options and advise on preferred options; Manage information on Khoi-San and indigenous leadership anthropological and genealogical information services; Human resource management; Financial management; Strategic management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Dlwegu Tel No: (021) 483 8986 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: (INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY COORDINATION) REF NO: LG 39/2022 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Research, law or related field; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in an anthropological research or similar environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities with restrictive or limited driving abilities, may also apply. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Traditional and Khoi-San leadership structures; Traditional leadership categories; Traditional and Khoi-San leadership protocol and processes; Research methodologies; Database management; Information seeking strategies; Selecting and evaluation of information; Skills needed: Managerial; Administrative; Organisation; Project management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Conflict handling; Analytical; Research; Ability to conduct structured research; Update genealogies; Write research reports; Manage information and keep records; Work independently and under pressure; Interpersonal relations; Motivate personnel; Dedicated; Innovative; Pragmatic; Creative; Self-motivated and assertive. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and undertake research concerned with the history, leadership structures, governance, genealogies, judicial systems, succession laws and tradition and customs on Khoi-San and rural communities in the province; Perform a liaison and information service in respect of Khoi-San leaders; Assist with the development and analysis of policy options and advise on preferred options; Human resource management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr A Dlwengu Tel No: (021) 483 8986