Deputy Director: Legislation Development, Ref No. LG 20/2026 at Western Cape Local Government

Remuneration    

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

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government: Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the development of local government legislation and provide support to Municipalities with by-laws, policies, system of delegations, rules of order and the interpretation of legislation.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or Law; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Support Municipalities with the development, review and/or implementation of Local Government legislation and legal instruments; Develop comments on National Bills, Provincial Bills, Policies and/or Draft Regulations; Development and Amendment of Provincial Legislation, coordinating procedural matters pertaining to councils; Provide advice on Legislation and facilitate execution of statutory mandates of MEC for Local Government; Capacitation and training to councilors and/or municipal officials; Monitor implementation of financial recovery plans; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management; Strategic Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: The Constitution and Local Government suite of Legislations-ie. Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998; Political Environment; Drafting legislation; Human Resource Management; Financial Management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Good interpersonal and decision-making; Supervising staff; Planning and Organising; Language; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.