Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/04/26

Reference Number

N/A

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Municipal Manager: Siyathemba Municipality

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Enquiries:

Cllr JA Philips – Mayor of Siyathemba Municipality (Tel: 060 732 3405) during office hours (07:30- 16:30) or email howard@siyathemba.gov.za

Job Type

The post is a fixed term contract of employment of 5 years - not exceeding 1 year after the Term of the Current Council, as well as acceptable conduct and performance during the term.

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Siyathemba Municipality, Prieska

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

(a) Higher Education Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/Political Sciences/Social Sciences/Law; or equivalent.

(b) Work-­related Experience and Knowledge

- Years of experience: 5 Years

- Type of experience: Relevant experience at a senior management level; and

Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.

- Type of Knowledge:

1. Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and

2. legislation;

3. Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

4. Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers;

5. Good governance;

6. Audit and risk management establishment and functionality; and

7. Budget and finance management

* Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. Certificate in Municipal Financial Management, e.g. (CPMD, MFMP, etc.) (South African Qualifications Authority, Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities). In a case where the successful candidate is not in possession of such, the incumbent will be obliged to obtain such within eighteen (18) months from the date of incumbency in accordance with Government Notice, No. 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No.40593.

*Valid driver’s licence and 

*No criminal record 

Recommendation

Annual Total Remuneration Package: 

- As per Government Gazette No. 43122, of 20 March 2020

Key Performance Areas

- The Municipal Manager, as Head of the Administration and the Accounting Officer, will be responsible for the general performance of the organization and to manage and direct the administrative and operational aspects of the municipality in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the Council.

- Compliance with the functions of the Municipal Manager as prescribed in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000;

- Provide strategic and ethical leadership and management to achieve the vision of the municipality;

- Development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, to operate in accordance with the Municipal Performance Management System and to understand the needs of the local community;

- Responsible for all income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities of the Municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation;

- Management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner;

- Appointment, training, discipline and effective utilisation of staff as well as promotion of sound labour relations;

- Promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation;

- Advise the political structures and political office-bearers, manage communications between political structures and political office-bearers of the municipality as well as carrying out their decisions;

- Administration and implementation of the Municipality’s policies, procedures, by-laws and other legislation;

- Exercise any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal council, or by other delegating authorities of the Municipality;

- Facilitate participation by the local community in the affairs of the Municipality;

- Develop and maintain a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with municipal services;

- Represent the municipality at provincial and national fora;

- The performance of any other function that may assigned by the Municipal Council and as Accounting Officer.

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 policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management.

- Advanced understanding of municipal council operations and delegation of powers.

- Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, budget and finance management.

- Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.

- Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three local official languages

Remuneration

N/A

Notes

Please Note:

1. The municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will observe the requirements of equity employment and it’s EE Plan.

2. No late or faxed applications will be considered.

3. 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, or on the Municipal Website; www.siyathemba.gov.za (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified).

4. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications, criminal record and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should disclose financial interest.

5. Siyathemba Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, travel and subsistence allowance to attend interviews, 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 Act No. 32 of 2000 as amended or any other relevant legislation.

6. Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councillors for the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof thereof will result in the disqualification of an applicant.

7. If an offer of employment is unreasonably declined, the applicant shall be liable for all costs incurred by the municipality including advertisement, assessment as well as travel and subsistence allowances to attend the interviews and assessment.

8. Suitably qualified applicants must submit an application form as per “Annexure C”, a detailed CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, the Consent form, Identity Document and Driver’s License (certified copies must not be older than 3 months) should be addressed to The Mayor, Siyathemba Municipality, P.O Box 16, Prieska, 8940, or hand delivered at Siyathemba Municipal Offices, Victoria Street, Prieska, at Reception. No emailed applications will be accepted.

9. All potential candidate that in the previous advertisements must again apply, no previous applications will be considered.

10. The successful applicant will be stationed in Prieska, Northern Cape and the appointment will be subject to the signing of an employment contract and a performance agreement in terms of Section 57 and 54A of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

11. Written communication will only be with shortlisted candidates and if no communication has been received from the municipality within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application not successful.

12. The Municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.