Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (igr)
Western Cape Department Of Local Government
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation of the job advertisement for a Deputy Director: District and Local Performance Monitoring within the Western Cape Department of Local Government. The role is based at the Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government. The position offers an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum (Level 11). The reference number for this vacancy is LG 28/2026. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Developing and managing the Intergovernmental Relations Unit. * Providing forums, processes, and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter- and intra-governmental relations. * Monitoring the effective and efficient functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities. * Planning and managing the work of and accounting for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate. * People Management. * Financial Management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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. * 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. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a relevant NQF level 6 or higher qualification and at least three years of middle management experience. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of public sector governance, financial management, intergovernmental relations, and relevant legislative frameworks, coupled with strong project management, financial, and administrative skills. The role requires someone capable of developing and managing an Intergovernmental Relations Unit, monitoring IGR structures, and effectively handling people and financial management within a sub-directorate. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-local-government-vacancies-3#spani-ref-lg-28-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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