Deputy Director: Disaster Institutional Capacity (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 21/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to co-ordinate and oversee the capacitating of district and local municipalities with regard to functionality in respect of Disaster Management.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

To assist with the coordination and facilitation of the institutionalisation disaster management in the province: Establish the functioning of IGR Disaster Management structures in the province, including workgroups; Co-ordinate special events in the province; Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks; Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report, perform disaster response team leader function while on standby and during disaster activation; Responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation and related reporting; People and Financial Management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; Develop and support capacity building initiatives.

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; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Crises Management; Project Management; Emotional resilience and stress management; Financial Management including Contract Management; People Management and Empowerment; Ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaboration.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-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 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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