Assistant Director: Disaster Institutional Capacity (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 18/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to institutionalise Disaster Management in the province through the development and implementation of sound policy, effective stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Disaster Management Act.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management field.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Establish the functioning of IGR Disaster Management structures in the province, including Workgroups; Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report and responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation related reporting; Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks; Coordinate Special Events and Disaster Management, disaster response, including standby duties, and coordinating media enquiries; Responsible for capacity-building initiatives; To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Sound stakeholder forum management; Best practice regarding disaster management and fire rescue services; Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management, labour practices and performance management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury; Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Crisis Management; Project Management; Risk analysis; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. 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.

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