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POST 10/576 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING (LG-HR)

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE πŸ“ Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government ⏳ Closes: 13 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/576 # Ref: LG 06/2026 (X2 POSTS)

Key details

Salary
R896 436 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
Reference
LG 06/2026 (X2 POSTS)
Closing date
13 Apr 2026

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Overview
Join us to lead the monitoring and evaluation of Municipal Staff Regulation implementation across municipalities, ensuring compliance and providing strategic support.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Knowledge of the following: Organisation design and performance management in a local government context
  • Municipal Staff Regulations for staff below S56 and related legislation
  • Public sector reporting procedures
  • Human Resource Management
  • Research and analysing
  • Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal)
  • Proven computer literacy in MS Office packages
  • Presentation skills
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Project management
  • Leadership
  • Report writing
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies.

Duties

Develop and regulate a framework for monitoring all aspects of the Municipal Staff Regulation implementation in Metro and Municipalities; Collect, collate and validate data and information relating to monitoring outcomes; Monitor and evaluate implementation of relevant legislation; Assess and analyse data from Municipalities to conduct diagnostic evaluations and provide support; Provide input to National and Provincial policy and legislative processes of Municipalities; Administer the provincial statutory responsibilities with regard to the Municipal Staff Regulations (MSR) and related legislation; Have the capability to analyse organisational structures aligned to MSR and provide comments; Monitor whether municipalities comply with the provisions of the Municipal Staff Regulations and related legislation; Support municipalities with the implementation of the Municipal Staff Regulations; Deal with complaints, queries and requests from municipalities, ministerial and departments; To manage internal human resources and performance management; To provide the financial management and strategic inputs of the Sub-directorate.


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
CLOSING DATE: 13 April 2026

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

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 366 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. OTHER POSTS

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