ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISASTER INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY (TYGERBERG) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Local Government. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government | closing date: 17 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Applications
Where to send your 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.
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 initiatives;
- To assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Subdirectorate.
Enquiries
Ms S 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 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
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
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 initiatives; To
assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Subdirectorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S 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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.