Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/04/30

Notice Number

7/2024 

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Municipal Manager

Department

N/A

Enquiries

Cllr JA Phillips - Tel: 053 492 3396 - during office hours (07:30 – 16:00) 

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Prieska

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

- B Degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Social Science/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 GNR 1146 as published in the GG 41996 dated 26 October 2018, alternatively successfully completed the prescribed Unit Standards within 18 months from the date of appointment in accordance with Government Notice Regulation, No. 1146 of 26 October 2018, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 41996. 

- Valid driver’s licence. 

- No criminal record. 

- 5 years of relevant experience at a Senior Management Level and must have proven successful institutional transformation record in the public or private sector. 

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

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

- Advice 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 delegated 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 Annexure 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 delegations of powers. 

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

- Ability to be innovative and strategic leader. 

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

Remuneration

Package per annum:

R1 037 823 (minimum);

R1 136 554 (midpoint);

R1 250 209 (maximum)

Notes

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

- No late of 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 obtained from the Internet at www.gpwonline.co.za. ( failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified. 

- Shortlisted 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 interests. 

- Siyathemba Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel and 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 Amended Act No. 7 of 2011 or any other relevant legislation. 

- Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councillors for the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof