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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY (TYGERBERG)

Department of Local Government · western cape

Salary band

R 573 897

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

LG 18/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Local Government

Location

Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government

Salary

R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management field. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Sound stakeholder forum management; Best practice regarding disaster management and fire rescue services; Knowledge of and working experience with the 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, labour practices and performance 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 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. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Crisis Management; Project Management; Risk analysis; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties

To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Establish the functioning of IGR Disaster Management structures in the province, including Workgroups; Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report and responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation related reporting; Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks; Coordinate Special Events and Disaster Management, disaster response, including standby duties, and coordinating media enquiries; Responsible for capacity-building initiative s ; To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub- directorate.

Enquiries

; Responsible for capacity-building initiative s ; To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub- directorate.

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

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Local Government in western cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
·A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management field
·Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended
·Sound stakeholder forum management
·Best practice regarding disaster management and fire rescue services
·Knowledge of and working experience with the 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, labour practices and performance management
·Operational management practices
·Procurement and tendering processes

Key Duties

·To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Establish the functioning of IGR Disaster Management structures in the province, including Workgroups
·Collate, compile and submit Disaster Management Annual Report and responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation related reporting
·Develop disaster management (DM) legislation and frameworks
·Coordinate Special Events and Disaster Management, disaster response, including standby duties, and coordinating media enquiries
·Responsible for capacity-building initiative s
·To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub- directorate

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Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to ditprecruit58@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY (TYGERBERG) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 573 897. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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