Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/03/31

Reference Number

N/A

Tracking Number

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Job Title

Director: Community Services

Department

Community Services

Enquiries

Mr. A. Phete (Acting Municipal Manager): 054 461 6400 during office hours (07:30 - 16:30)

Job Type

Permanent contract

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

North Cape

Location - Town / City

Kai ! Garib Municipality

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

- 5 years of relevant experience at a management level

- B Degree in Public Administration/Political Sciences/ Municipal Governance/ Community Development;  Law or equivalent

- Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, as amended by Government Gazette No.41996 of 26 October 2018.

- If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must completed it within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment, in accordance with Government Notice, No. 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No.40593.

- Valid driver’s license.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

- Provide strategic direction and leadership and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives of the department;

-  Planning and prioritizing the department in accordance with the relevant Municipal Legislation and Policies,

- Take overall responsibility for leading and directing the Directorate Community services for the municipality;

-  Ensuring that key strategic objectives are achieved and services are rendered;

-  Lead, direct and manage staff within the department so that they are able to meet their objectives.

-  Ensure cost-effective  management of the department’s budget and timely implementation of Council resolutions related to the department;

-  Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters relating to the department ;

-  Ensure that the activities of the department are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the department.

Competencies

- As stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.

- Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management.

- Understanding of municipal council operations.

- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;

- Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.

Remuneration

Negotiable in terms of Government Gazette No. 47538 of 18 November 2022, i.e. Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Managers

- Minimum R 859 002– Midpoint R 965 171– Maximum R 1 055 932

Notes

No late or faxed applications will be considered. Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” application form as per Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 which is obtainable from the internet at www.gpwonline.co.za, (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified). Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should disclose financial interest. Kai !Garib Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, etc., should it be discovered that the successful candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted to the contravention of the provisions of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment Act No. 7 of 2011 or any other relevant legislation.

Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.