Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/03/01 @ 12H00

Reference Number

02/2024

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Director of Community Service

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Enquiries could be directed to the Human Resource Office in Wolmaransstad at (018) 065 0010 / 083 268 0373 between 08:00 – 16:00.

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

North-West Province

Location - Town / City

Wolmaransstad

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

(Minimum Qualifications and Related requirements)

* Bachelor’s degree in social sciences /public administration/law; or equivalent

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognised relevant professional body.

At least five (5) years relevant experience at middle management level in local government; and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.

Recommendation

KNOWLEDGE:  The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

i.               Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations;

ii.             Good Knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management system;

iii.            Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as -    Health service management;

-       Cemetery management;

-       Public safety and;

Park and recreation management.

Key Performance Areas

Provide strategic direction and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives of the department; Responsible for community services functional areas, namely health service management, cemetery management, public safety (which includes traffic management, security management and law enforcement), waste management, parks and recreation management and library services; Ensure cost effective management of the directorate’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 directorate; Ensure that the activities of the directorate are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the directorate.

Competencies

The applicants must also meet the following competencies as per Notice 21 published in Government Gazette no 37245, dated 17 January 2014:  Leading Competencies:  Strategic Direction and Leadership.  core Competencies:  Moral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analyzing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.

The applicants must exercise diplomacy and be committed to providing progressive democratic and accountable government; strategist and excellent planner, Excellent communication (written and verbal) and motivational skills; Interpersonal skills and Customer focused; Advanced negotiation skills; conceptual and analytical thinker; Diversity management skills.  * Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Remuneration

Remuneration ranges from

minimum R935 100,

mid-point R1 068 686 and

maximum R1 184 979

(per annum) including 4% rural allowance as per Government Gazette No. 47538 dated 18 November 2022

Notes

Candidates will be subjected to disclose financial interest, to security vetting, to qualification verification, to undergo a competency assessment and to achieve the minimum competency as per Regulation 495 dated 15 June 2007 AND to sign an employment contract as well as performance agreement (Within 60 days of appointment).

All applicants are required to complete the prescribed application form for employment as per the REGULATIONS on appointment of Senior Managers. Non-submission of the prescribed application form, applications received after the closing date, applications to which the prescribed certified documents have not been attached to and applications submitted electronically or per facsimile shall be disqualified.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.