Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/06/28 15:00

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Executive Director: corporate services

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Municipal Manager at tel. 021 888 5130 or mm@capewinelands.gov.za.

Job Type

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Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Stellenbosch

Job Purpose

To ensure value added, cost-effective and economically sustainable planning, co-ordination and capacity building, as well as implementation of the Corporate Services functions, which achieve the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) objectives for the district as a whole.

Minimum Requirements

•A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/ Management Science/ Law; or equivalent qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits

• Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007

• Candidates who are not in possession of the minimum competency certificate will be given an opportunity to obtain such certificate within 18 months of appointment, in accordance with Regulation 7 provided for in Government Regulation No.493, published in Government Gazette No. 29967 dated 15 June 2007, as amended in Government Notice Regulation, No. 1146 of 26 October 2018, as promulgated in Government Gazette No.41996

•A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience at middle management level and proven successful management experience in administration • Must possess the Core Competencies and knowledge as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, as set out in Government Gazette No. 37245, dated 17 January 2014

• Valid driver’s licence

• Competency in the use of computers and software, especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.

Recommendation

Integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy

• Diplomacy and commitment to providing progressive democratic and accountable government

• Strategist and excellent corporate planner

• Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape (English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa)

• Ability to be an innovative leader and have good motivational skills

• Analytical thinker and advanced negotiation skills

• Diversity management skills

• Excellent planning and organising skills.

Key Performance Areas

Leading and directing the Department: Corporate Services, ensuring the Municipality is provided with an effective support service regarding the Divisions of Administration and Council Committee, Fleet Management, Logistical Support and Records Management Services; Human Resources; Integrated Development Planning and Performance Management and Public Participation; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.

Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management

• Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including Human Capital Management, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Administration and Council Committee, Fleet Management, Logistical Support and Records Management Services, Integrated Development Planning and Performance Management and Public Participation and other coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions

• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000)

• Good governance

• Good knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts

• Legal background and human capital management

• Knowledge of co-ordination and oversight of all specialised support functions

• Understanding of council operations and system of delegation of powers • Knowledge of budgeting and financial management

• Knowledge of public governance principles.

Remuneration

All-inclusive remuneration package: R1 139 433 (minimum) – R1 340 509 (midpoint) – R1 541 584 (maximum) per annum (subject to the signing of a permanent contract and a performance agreement
in terms of relevant legislation)

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to competency assessments and security vetting. Applicants must be willing to provide permission to the Municipality to conduct personal credential verification, competency assessment, security vetting and reference checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a permanent employment contract with the Municipality, as well be subjected to performance assessments through a signed annual performance agreement and must disclose his/her financial interest.