Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/373

CHIEF DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND SUPPORT

Western Cape Department of Local Government

  • ProvinceWestern Cape
  • LevelLevel 14
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.

Job details

Circular
32 of 2026
Page No.
35–36
Circular Post
32/373
Department
Western Cape Department of Local Government
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

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 22/2026
Salary information
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)

Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF 7 level, as recognised by SAQA;
  • 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level.
  • Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
  • Project and Programme Management;
  • Change Management;
  • People Management and Empowerment;
  • Financial Management.

Duties

  • Strategic Management at a senior management level;
  • Provide management and support services to local government within the regulatory framework including the development of Local Government legislation;
  • Municipal governance;
  • Formal and informal interventions as well as investigations in terms of the Municipal Systems Act and Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act;
  • Monitoring and evaluation municipal performance in line with the legislative requirements;
  • Facilitating and monitoring infrastructure development within municipalities to ensure sustainable municipal infrastructure;
  • Capacitating municipalities by providing support and capacity building initiatives; and People and Financial Management.

Enquiries

Mr Graham Paulse Tel No: (021) 483 4997 OTHER POSTS

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

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

  • Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
  • Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
  • Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline on 0861 370 214.
  • Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
  • By applying for this post, 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.
  • All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
  • All shortlisted candidates 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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to assess relevant functional elements of the job and an interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
  • The successful candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) and submit the certificate before he/she can be appointed to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background in processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-preentryprogramme .
  • The successful candidate shall be subjected to a leadership assessment, within one (1) month of appointment, to assess the managerial competencies required for SMS members in the Public Service as specified under Chapter Five (5) of the SMS handbook. This assessment shall be conducted to determine an individual’s ability to lead, manage, and direct others and to identify developmental gaps in core generic leadership and management competencies.
  • The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
  • The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting; and the candidate will have to disclose her/his financial interests. Furthermore, thank you, to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our posts, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of the advert please consider your application unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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Original Text
POST 32/373 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND SUPPORT REF NO: LG 22/2026
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF 7 level, as recognised by SAQA; 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership;
Project and Programme Management; Change Management; People
Management and Empowerment; Financial Management.
DUTIES : Strategic Management at a senior management level; Provide management and support services to local government within the regulatory framework
including the development of Local Government legislation; Municipal governance; Formal and informal interventions as well as investigations in
terms of the Municipal Systems Act and Western Cape Monitoring and Support of Municipalities Act; Monitoring and evaluation municipal performance in line
with the legislative requirements; Facilitating and monitoring infrastructure development within municipalities to ensure sustainable municipal
infrastructure; Capacitating municipalities by providing support and capacity building initiatives; and People and Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Graham Paulse Tel No: (021) 483 4997
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