Assistant Director: Risk Reduction Planning (tygerberg)
Western Cape Department Of Local Government
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R487 197 – R573 897 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: District and Local Performance Monitoring (Reference LG 29/2026) within the Western Cape Department of Local Government. The position offers a salary range of R487,197 to R573,897 per annum (Level 09) and is based in the Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Coordinating the implementation and maintenance of an integrated early warning system. * Supporting the implementation of special interventions for priority and secondary hazards. * Providing technical support for the implementation and maintenance of early warnings, interventions, and risk information systems. * Performing managerial functions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification). * A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. * **Competencies:** * Working knowledge and understanding of the Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and related policies and guidelines. * Disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with a focus on disaster risk reduction. * 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:** * Numeracy. * Computer Literacy. * Language skills. * Project Management. * Accounting, Finance and Audit. * Disaster risk reduction. * Data management. * Crisis management. * Communication skills (written and verbal). **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a qualification at NQF level 6 or higher and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly within the domain of disaster management and public sector operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and operational practices across all spheres of government, with specific expertise in early warning systems, disaster risk reduction, and information management. Managerial capabilities, alongside proficiency in various public finance, HR, and governance systems, are essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-local-government-vacancies-3#spani-ref-lg-29-2026 Source: govpage
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Project management
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