ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Department of Health

Department of Local Government

Reference number: LG 26/2026
Salary: R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government.
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning or Development studies or Public Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in town planning, development studies or public management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: IDP legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and good practices; Municipal IDP, people-cantered development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities; Project management and performance management; Public service procedures and regulations; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Operational management practices; Understanding of procurement and tendering processes. Skills in the following: Presentation; Implementation and monitoring; Project management; Interpretation of legislation; Effective communication (verbal and written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic accounting; Basic budgeting; Computer skills in report writing; Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning.

Duties

Facilitate integrated development planning support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Facilitate IDP training and capacity building to municipalities and related stakeholders; Assess the quality of municipal integrated development plans; Facilitate support regarding national and provincial planning alignment with municipal integrated development plans; Facilitate the monitoring and reporting on municipal IDP review progress and implementation; Maintain an IDP document database that is accessible to all three spheres of government.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Mr Ivan Meyer Tel No: (021) 483 5528

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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