Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), Ref No. LG 28/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government's Department Local Government invites applications for Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) in Cape Town. The role drives governance linkages across spheres, with a focus on accountability and cross‑government collaboration.

Suitable candidates should be prepared to travel as required. Minimum requirements include an appropriate NQF level 6 qualification and at least three years in middle management.

Qualifications

• NQF level 6 qualification or higher is required.
• Minimum of 3 years middle management experience.
• Ability to travel/drive when required.
• Knowledge of public governance and intergovernmental relations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit
• Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intra-governmental 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

Skills

Numeracy

Computer Literacy

Language skills

Project Management

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Education

NQF level 6 or higher

Job description

Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), Ref No. LG 28/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260904-8

Tracking Number LG 28/2026

Job Title Deputy Director: Intergovernmental Relations (IGR), Ref No. LG 28/2026

Department Local Government

Salary level 11

Enquiries Ms Abigail Robinson at [phone]/8396

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town- CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support good governance and accountability between the three spheres of government through effective intergovernmental relations. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel/drive when required.

An appropriate NQF level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management experience.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and manage the Intergovernmental Relations Unit
• Provide forums, processes and mechanisms for the maintenance of sound inter-and intra-governmental 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

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

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations 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.