Deputy Director: Specialised Support (Interventions), Ref No. LG 28/2024 R1 at Western Cape 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; A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a legal support or related environment; 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    

• Admitted as an attorney or advocate of the High Court, who has duly completed the Law Society of South Africa board examinations or national bar examinations; Experience in Local Government law and administrative law.

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    

• Knowledge of the 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