Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/08/07

Reference Number

HR 011/2023

Tracking Number

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Job Title

Municipal Manager

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Tel: (053) 285 0998

E-mail: hr@karoohoogland.gov.za

www.karoohoogland.gov.za

Job Type

Fixed Term Performance-based Appointment, for not longer than one year after the 2026 Local Government Election

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

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Job Purpose

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Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/ Political Science/ Social Science/ Law, or equivalent qualification which is registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits;

• Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007, as amended by Government Notice 1146 dated 26 October 2018;

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at a Senior Management level and have a proven institutional transformation record in the public or private sector;

• The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014;

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation;

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;

• Advanced understanding of 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;

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the official languages of the Northern Cape;

• A driver's license and own transport;

• No criminal record.

Recommendation

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Key Performance Areas

• To carry out the duties of the Municipal Manager, as Head of the Administration, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act and other applicable legislation;

• Provide corporate/ strategic and ethical leadership;

• Ensure allocation, management and optimisation of resources;

• To facilitate the development of systems/ strategies to deal with statutory responsibilities/ provisions in accordance with applicable legislation;

• To drive organisational performance and sustainability;

• To liaise with, consult and advise political office bearers;

• Set up systems and procedures to ensure adherence to organisational values;

• Manage the Municipality and its finances in compliance with relevant legislation;

• Manage effective staff utilisation and promote healthy labour relations compliant with relevant labour legislation;

• To manage sound stakeholder relations and expectation management.

Competencies

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Remuneration

Minimum Remuneration Package: R1 007 596

Midpoint Remuneration Package: R1 103 450

Maximum Remuneration Package: R1 213 795

A Remoteness Allowance not exceeding 7% of the Total Annual Remuneration Package may also be paid.

Notes

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