WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

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

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: METRO PERFORMANCE MONITORING (SPECIALISED SUPPORT LEGAL INTERVENTIONS) REF NO: LG 27/2022 R1 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment; A valid driving licence. Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply. Recommendation: Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Experience in local government law and administrative law. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards procedures and best practice in respect of local government (Constitution, 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; The Key Performance Areas as indicated in the M&E&R Framework; Municipal integrated development planning, people-centred development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government-including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Public Service procedures; Human Resource Management; Basic knowledge of Labour relations legislation and regulations and Act; Skills Development Act; White Paper Employment Equity; Financial Management. Skills needed: Policy formulation; Presentation; Project management; Interpretation of legislation; Communication (verbal & written); Dispute resolutions facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management; Basic Accounting; Budgeting; Implementation and monitoring; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Report writing. Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning. 
 
DUTIES : Assess and analyse data from municipalities to conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide support and intervene in order to address issues identified within Municipalities; Provide input to national and provincial policy and legislative processes as well as structures regarding performance monitoring of municipalities and interventions initiated in terms of section 139 of the Constitution; Monitor institutional health and evaluate implementation of performance monitoring systems and executive obligations in terms of the Constitution and legislation; Develop and regulate a framework for monitoring all aspects of monitoring the performance of the Metro; Collect, collate and validate data and information relating to Metro monitoring and outcomes; Human Resource Management of Directorate; Financial Management of Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Birch Tel No: (021) 483 3113 or gary.birch@westerncape.gov.za  
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT REF NO: LG 25/2023 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Law; A minimum of 5 years management level experience in Public Law. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Local government law; Criminal law; Administrative law; LLB graduate; Admitted as an Attorney or Advocate. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation; The Constitution and local government dispensation legislation; Drafting of legislation; Programme and project management; Political environment; Financial management; Skills needed: Analytical; Interpersonal; Written and verbal communication; Conflict management; Leadership; Research. 
 
DUTIES : Development and amendment of Provincial Local Government Legislation; Development of standard by-laws; Support Municipalities with the reviews of their system of delegation by Laws and /off policies; Monitoring/comments on national legislation; Capacity building with respect to adoption and enforcement of standard by-laws; Ensure consultation on legislative developments; Human resource management; Financial management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Makan Tel No: (021) 483 4365 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (INTERGOVERNMENTAL POLICY COORDINATION) REF NO: LG 39/2022 R1 
(3-Year Contract Position) 
SALARY : R424 104 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 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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CORPORATE RELATIONS UNIT REF NO: LG 24/2023 
(12 Month Contract) 
SALARY : R424 104 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); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level 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: Business and organisational structure of the department; Departmental operational management system and procedures; Corporate governance requirements with particular reference to prescribed plans and committees; Provincial policies; Service level agreements and service schedules; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Support, co-ordinate and research human resource management policies and strategies; Support the research of human resource management reports based on the provincial and departmental agenda; Data analysis based on secondary data; Support the dissemination of research results and findings in user friendly formats; Human resource management; Financial and operational management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Mathee Tel No: (021) 483 2051 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING REF NO: LG 37/2022 R1 
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification) with Accounting as a passed subject. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Salary administration and financial accounting. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of relevant systems; Applicable norms and standards; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
 
DUTIES : Pay sheet control; Tax; Subsistence and travel; Departmental debt; Claims and clearance of ledger accounts; Salary recalls; Reporting. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Saul Tel No: (021) 483 2184