Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/05/19

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Development

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Executive Director: Community Services

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Executive Director: Corporate Services, Mr. K.H. Mrali at (043) 783 2201/4162.

Job Type

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Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Eastern Cape

Location - Town / City

Amathole District Municipality

Job Purpose

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Minimum Requirements

Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Development requirements: A South African citizen or permanent resident; at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Development Studies or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits; minimum of 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level; Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (SAQA qualification ID No. 48965) or Certificate in Municipal Development (CPMD) is a requirement in terms of the Minimum Competency Requirements of National Treasury Regulations; good knowledge and interpretation of relevant policy and legislation; good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000); registration with a relevant professional body would be an added advantage; a valid code B driver’s license.

Executive Director: Community Services requirements: A South African citizen or permanent resident; at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits; Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA qualification ID No. 48965) or Certificate in Municipal Development (CPMD) is a requirement in terms of the Minimum Competency Requirements of National Treasury Regulations; minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle management level; have proven successful institutional transformation skills within public or private sector; good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; understanding of council operations and delegations of powers, as well as health services management; registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body would be an added advantage; a valid code B driver’s license.

Recommendation

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Key Performance Areas

Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Development duties: Development and co-ordination of an Integrated Strategic Planning Framework for the District Municipality; monitoring and overlooking alignment of sectoral plans with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP); strategic support to the Municipal Manager & management in aspects of Strategic Management and Organisational Development; supporting the Municipal Manager in implementation of Organisational Performance Management & monitoring implementation of priority projects; overseeing the Municipal Support Management & assisting in the facilitation of the Municipal Strategic Planning Process; overseeing Information Management, Municipal Support and co-ordination; compilation of annual report; ensuring optimum utilization of Council resources; leading and managing staff and all related resources; ensuring effective management of the Legislative, Executive and Support Services; development and implementation of policies and systems to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day operations, procedures and processes management and council leadership regarding relevant policy and legislative issues of compliance.

Executive Director: Community Services duties: Providing of Strategic guidance and leadership towards the rendering of Municipal Health, Fire Fighting and Disaster Management Services for the Municipality; ensuring the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and programmes that work towards the achievement of goals relating to Municipal Health and Community Services rendered by the Municipality; coordinating COVID -19 functions in the district; development and implementation of policies and systems to ensure smooth running of the day to day operations; procedures and processes management and council leadership regarding relevant policy and legislative issues of compliance; compiling and managing the Directorate’s annual Capital and Operational Budget; preparing and submitting reports to the Municipal Manager; compilation of annual report; taking responsibility for Performance Management Systems of the employees of the Community Services Department; ensuring optimum utilization of Council resources.

Competencies

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Remuneration

Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Development:

All-inclusive salary package: (Minimum: R1 206 468.00 - Midpoint: R1 436 273.00 - Maximum: R1 620 698.00)

Executive Director: Community Services:

All-inclusive salary package: (Minimum: R1 206 468.00 - Midpoint: R1 436 273.00 - Maximum: R1 620 698.00)

Notes

The closing date is:  19 May 2023 @ 15h30

The Amathole District Municipality is a Category C (Grade 6) Municipality, established in terms of the Municipal Structures Act. It is situated on the central coast of the Eastern Cape with its headquarters based in East London. The Municipality is looking for visionary, inspirational, customer-oriented, high caliber and trend-setting strategist, experienced and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Executive Director: Strategic Planning and Development AND Executive Director: Community Services

Kindly note that candidates will be required to undergo security and reference checks. A successful candidate will be required to sign both written employment contract as well as a performance agreement with the municipality and required to disclose his/her financial interests. Furthermore, a successful candidate must attain the minimum competency level in the finance management as prescribed in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act 2003, within 18 months from the date of appointment.

Interested persons should fill the application forms that are available for Senior Managers at the ADM Offices and website www.amathole.gov.za. The detailed CVs must be attached to the application forms together with certified copies of relevant certificates including ID and submitted to:  Amathole District Municipality, Corporate Services Department, 15 Rees Road, Quigney, East London, 5201 or post applications to the addresses provided below. Take note that certification of relevant certificates including ID copy should not be older than 3 months.

NB! Faxed, emailed, incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Canvassing with Councillors and whoever, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and if you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. It must be noted that ADM reserves the right not to appoint in this position. Amathole District Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity, especially in respect of race, gender and people with disabilities.