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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG)

Department of Local Government · western cape

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

LG 19/2026

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About this role

Department

Department of Local Government

Location

Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management.

Duties

Manage the Provincial Disaster Management Centre; Provide Support and assist the District and City of Cape Town Centres; Develop and maintain a provincial contingency plan (preparedness and response) and disaster management plans; Manage the disaster response operations; Manage the evaluation/ review/ development of disaster management contingency plans; To oversee and manage people and financial management; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; To manage leadership & strategic management of the Sub-directorate.

Enquiries

Ms Sonja Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306

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

Closing Date

as no late applications will be considered.

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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’ experience in middle management

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Key Duties

  • ·Manage the Provincial Disaster Management Centre
  • ·Provide Support and assist the District and City of Cape Town Centres
  • ·Develop and maintain a provincial contingency plan (preparedness and response) and disaster management plans
  • ·Manage the disaster response operations
  • ·Manage the evaluation/ review/ development of disaster management contingency plans
  • ·To oversee and manage people and financial management
  • ·Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate
  • ·To manage leadership & strategic management of the Sub-directorate

Before you apply - checklist

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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How do I apply for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG) position at Department of Local Government?+

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. 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.

When does the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG) application close?+

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Are there other western cape government jobs available?+

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