This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT
Department of Health
Department of Local Government
- Reference number
- LG 20/2026
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
- Centre
- Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration or Law; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: The Constitution and Local Government suite of Legislations-ie. Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998; Political Environment; Drafting legislation; Human Resource Management; Financial Management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Good interpersonal and decision-making; Supervising staff; Planning and Organising; Language; Research; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
Support Municipalities with the development, review and/or implementation of Local Government legislation and legal instruments; Develop comments on National Bills, Provincial Bills, Policies and/or Draft Regulations; Development and Amendment of Provincial Legislation, coordinating procedural matters pertaining to councils; Provide advice on Legislation and facilitate execution of statutory mandates of MEC for Local Government; Capacitation and training to councilors and/or municipal officials; Monitor implementation of financial recovery plans; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management; Strategic Management.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Mr K Makan Tel No: (021) 483 4365
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
This post is free to apply for. Nobody may charge you an application, registration or "background check" fee for a government job, and there is no register to join. If someone is asking for money, check them here first.