Deputy Director: Good Governance

Western Cape Local Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government department in Cape Town is seeking a qualified individual to provide statutory support services to municipalities and implement the statutory mandates assigned to the MEC for Local Government. The candidate must have a National Diploma or equivalent in a legal field or public administration, with at least three years of middle management experience. This role also contributes to preventing fraud and corruption, promoting ethical leadership among councils.

Qualifications

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree in a Legal field / Public Administration.
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Render statutory support service to Municipalities.
• Implement Statutory mandate assigned to the MEC for Local Government.
• Contribute towards awareness in preventing fraud and corruption.

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree in Legal field / Public Administration

Job description

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026.

Job Purpose

• The Department of Local Government: Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render statutory support service to Municipalities, implement Statutory mandate assigned to the MEC for Local Government and contribute towards awareness in preventing fraud and corruption and promote ethical leadership amongst Councillors.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a Legal field / Public Administration
• A minimum of 3 years middle management experience
• A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.