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Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (Igr)

Closing dateToday is Sat 17 Oct · SAST

Closes Monday 19 October 2026

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Deputy Director leading intergovernmental relations at Western Cape Department of Local Government. Requires NQF 6+ and 3+ years middle management experience.

  • Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit and provide forums for sound inter- and intra-governmental relations.
  • Monitor effective functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities and plan work of the Sub-directorate.
  • Manage people and finances; ensure overall performance and accountability.
  • You need NQF Level 6 qualification or higher and minimum 3 years middle management experience.
  • You must understand legislation, policy, project management, public finance, labour relations, and governance systems.
  • You must have skills in numeracy, computer literacy, project management, accounting, and finance.
  • Based at Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government. Contact Ms Abigail Robinson on (021) 483 5106/8396 for enquiries.

Generated by claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 208

Requirements

  • An appropriate NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification);
  • A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
  • 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;
  • 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..
  • Knowledge and understanding of 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;
  • Functioning of the 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;
  • Computer Literacy;
  • Language skills;
  • Project Management;
  • Accounting;
  • Finance;
  • Audit.

Duties

  • Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit;
  • Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intra- governmental relations;
  • Monitor the effective and efficient functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities;
  • Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate;
  • People Management;
  • Financial Management.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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Enquiries

Ms Abigail Robinson Tel No: (021) 483 5106/8396

Notes from the department

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
  • Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
  • 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.

As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 208 · open the PDF

POST 35/316: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) REF NO: LG 28/2026
SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. 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; 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.. Knowledge and understanding of 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; Functioning of the 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; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Accounting; Finance; Audit.
DUTIES: Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit; Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intra- governmental relations; Monitor the effective and efficient functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Abigail Robinson Tel No: (021) 483 5106/8396

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