Deputy Director: Specialised Support (Interventions), Ref No. LG 05/2026 at Western Cape Local Government

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 formal interventions and anti-corruption support. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year legal qualification or LLB (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years management experience in a legal support or related environment; 8 years experience in Local Government Law, Criminal and Administrative Law; 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 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; Manage the provision of Specialised Support on governance issues in response to municipalities needs; 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. 

Competencies    

• Working knowledge of the following: Local Government law and administrative law; Applicable policies, prescripts, legislation and procedures and  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.