Regional Coordinator: CDW Management: Region B (Central Karoo), Ref No. LG 10/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to plan, organise, coordinate and build partnership relationships with all spheres ofgovernment in the Region, ensuring effective and efficient co-operative governance implementation of the Provincial Community Development Worker Programme in the region;thereby helping to implement local strategies to break the poverty cycle in the region, and to improve community access to all government services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; 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

N/A

Key Performance Areas

Develop and maintain sound inter-governmental relations; Monitor and maintain regular contact and supervision of CDW Supervisor and contact with CDWs; Co-ordinate, monitor and manage the required information; Inform the CDWP Manager of all issues; Gather relevant information and co-ordinate appropriate actions relevant information and co-ordinate appropriate actions; Undertake Any Other Tasks or Interventions in the Regions; Managerial functions.

Competencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: 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; 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; Knowledge and understanding of the 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 and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; 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: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; People Management; Intergovernmental Relations; Stakeholder Management.

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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