Western Cape Government Vacancies – Deputy Director

Job Description:

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support and strengthen the capacity of municipalities to improve service delivery. This post is stationed in Cape Town CBD.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate municipal support interventions: Engage with municipalities and other stakeholders to identify cross cutting projects; Develop projects plans, proposals and secure funding. Monitor and evaluate all projects: Implementation of staff regulations per district. Manage and coordinate financial support to municipalities: Support the Local Government Grant Committee to ensure compliance with DORA; Maintain internal and external communication relations; Develop and manage project managers.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge and understanding of the following: Financial management practices; Applicable financial management systems; Public sector municipal finance and legislations; Monitoring and reporting procedures; Statistical packages; Project Management. Skills needed: Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Management; Analytical; Conflict management; Interpersonal; Organising and planning. Abilities: Work independently and in a team; Work under pressure.

Qualification & Experience:

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant management level experience. Tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher) in Financial Management; Training in Project Management.

Job Details:

Company: Western Cape Government

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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