Assistant Director: Risk Reduction Planning (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 29/2026

Western Cape Government; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government’s Department of Local Government seeks an Assistant Director: Risk Reduction Planning (Tygerberg) to coordinate, monitor and support disaster management functions and implement disaster risk reduction. Willingness to travel is required.

Requires an NQF level 6 qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience; permanent appointment in the Western Cape, Tygerberg area with a salary level 9.

Qualifications

• A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification).
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of an integrated early warning system.
• Support the implementation of special interventions for priority and secondary hazards.
• Provide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of early warnings, interventions and risk information systems.
• Managerial functions.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Language skills

Project management

Accounting, finance and audit

Disaster risk reduction

Data management

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

NQF level 6 qualification

Job description

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260910-2

Tracking Number LG 29/2026

Job Title Assistant Director: Risk Reduction Planning (Tygerberg), Ref No. LG 29/2026

Department Local Government

Salary level 9

Enquiries Ms Awongiwe Mabutyana at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Tygerberg

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate, monitor and support disaster management functions in order to implement disaster risk reduction. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel when required.

A qualification at NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of an integrated early warning system
• Support the implementation of special interventions for priority and secondary hazards
• P rovide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of early warnings, interventions and risk information systems
• Managerial functions

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Disaster Management Act (Act 57 of 2002) and related policies and guidelines; Disaster management systems and procedures as applied in all three spheres of government with the focus on disaster risk reduction; 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; 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 and Audit; Disaster risk reduction; Data management; Crisis management; Communication skills (written and verbal).

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and 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 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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.