Director Municipal Capacity Building and Support, Ref No. LG 15/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government (WCG) has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitable individual who would like to make a difference in the lives of citizens by coordinating the provision of support to municipalities, including financial and monitoring compliance with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act, and Municipal Staff Regulations and providing support as required This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised; A minimum of 5 years relevant middle/senior management experience in a local government or related working environment; A valid code driving licence; Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
• Note: A requirement for appointment at Director level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Strategic Management, advice and guidance in respect of the following functional areas: Provide support to improve municipal service delivery; Monitor compliance with the implementation of the Municipal Property Rates Act; and Municipal Staff Regulations, Coordinate support and training interventions and provide logistical support in aid thereof; Manage the Local Government Grant Committee; Strategic Management; Change Management; People Management and empowerment; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies. legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices relating to this portfolio; Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development,  and strategy management, monitoring and review processes; Performance Management. Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Accounting Finance and Audit; Economic, Statistical and Financial Analysis; Legal Administration.