Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/317
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECOVERY (TYGERBERG)
Western Cape Department of Local Government
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 09
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closedLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 27–28
- Circular Post
- 29/317
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Local Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- LG 24/2026
- Salary information
- R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster management or relevant 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;
- 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;
- Province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas;
- Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
- Performance management in general;
- Policies of the government of the day.
- Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Communication (written and verbal);
- Crises Management;
- Project Management;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Duties
- To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Coordinate the disaster assessment and verification processes;
- Coordinate declaration processes;
- Conduct the disaster debriefings / post event analysis studies per declared disaster;
- Facilitate and coordinate the disaster relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction;
- Facilitate funding expenditure processes and procedures;
- Responsible for report writing;
- Perform disaster response team member function while on standby and during disaster activation;
- Assist with the management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Ms S Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 29/317 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RECOVERY (TYGERBERG) REF NO: LG 24/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster
management or relevant 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; 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; Province and the activities of sister departments/related
functional areas; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Policies of the government of the day. Skills in the
following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Communication (written and verbal); Crises Management; Project
Management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DUTIES : To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Coordinate the disaster assessment and verification processes; Coordinate declaration processes;
Conduct the disaster debriefings / post event analysis studies per declared disaster; Facilitate and coordinate the disaster relief, rehabilitation,
reconstruction; Facilitate funding expenditure processes and procedures;
Responsible for report writing; Perform disaster response team member function while on standby and during disaster activation; Assist with the
management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the disaster
management or relevant 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; 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; Province and the activities of sister departments/related
functional areas; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Policies of the government of the day. Skills in the
following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Communication (written and verbal); Crises Management; Project
Management; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DUTIES : To assist with the coordination and facilitate: Coordinate the disaster assessment and verification processes; Coordinate declaration processes;
Conduct the disaster debriefings / post event analysis studies per declared disaster; Facilitate and coordinate the disaster relief, rehabilitation,
reconstruction; Facilitate funding expenditure processes and procedures;
Responsible for report writing; Perform disaster response team member function while on standby and during disaster activation; Assist with the
management of human resources, performance management, financial management, leadership & strategic management in the Sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Chinnian Tel No: (021) 937 6306