Job Description

Closing Date

2026/01/26

Reference Number

WCG251111-1

Tracking Number

LG 39/2025

Job Title

Deputy Director: Specialised Support (Interventions), Ref No. LG 39/2025

Department

Local Government

Salary level

11

Enquiries

Dr S Greyling at (021) 483 6126

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and provide specialised support to municipalities, including provision of assistance with regard to functional and operation legal support.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year legal qualification or LLB; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment; 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.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage the provision of specialised support on governance issues in response to municipalities needs; Manage the provision of specialised support on governance issues in response to municipalities needs; Review approaches to support with the aim to improve such based on lessons learnt; Manage the advocacy and capacity building regarding anti-corruption, fraud and maladministration policies and guidelines in municipalities; Performance and information management and reporting; Manage Human Resources of the component; Plan the components budget and manage income and expenditure; The following will be advantageous; 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; Manage the provision of assistance with regard to functional and operational legal support and assistance in respect of formal provincial interventions justified or required in terms of Section 139 of the Constitution and the Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act.

Competencies

Knowledge of the the following: Applicable policies, prescripts, legislation and procedures; Public administration; Skills needed: Research, analysis, and application of legislation; Applied strategic thinking; Decision making; Citizen focus and responsiveness; Analysing and fact-finding skills; Project Management.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews and a practical on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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.