DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TYGERBERG)

Department of Health

Department of Local Government

Reference number: LG 19/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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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. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) as amended; Disaster preparedness and response; 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; 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. 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

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.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms Sonja Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306

Note

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 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 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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