Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (Igr)

About the role

The Department of Local Government (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (Igr), based in Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: 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 Reference number to quote: LG 28/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit, Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intragovernmental relations, Monitor the effective and efficient functioning of IGR structures within District municipalities, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification), at least 3 years middle management experience.
• Competencies:
• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: 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
• Knowledge and understanding of 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, Performance management in general.
• Skills in the following: Numeracy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Audit.