JOE MOROLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. Minimum of 5 years at middle management level, preferably in Local Government environment. Strategic leadership and people management capabilities coupled with assertiveness and self-motivated personal attributes. Proven ability to communicate and negotiate at all spheres and levels of government. Extensive knowledge of legislation procedures and processes pertaining to Local Government finance including the provisions of the Municipal Finance Management Act. Experience of Sebata Financial Systems will be an added advantage. Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Local Government Senior Managers as laid down in Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in Government Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017. Valid code EB driver's licence. Knowledge:Advanced knowledge and, understanding of relevant policies and legislation *Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management * Proven ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of Government * Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegations of powers * Knowledge of King III Code* Advanced understanding of Audit, Risk Management, Budgeting and Financial Management. Core Competencies:Strategic leadership and management Strategic finance management * Operational financial management * Governance, ethics and value in financial management * Financial and performance reporting * Risk and change management * Project management * Legislation, policy and implementation Stakeholder relations * Supply chain management* Audit and assurance. Key Performance Areas: She successful candidate will report directly to the Municipal Manager and will be responsible and accountable for: Planning organization and controlling of all activities of the Budget & Treasury Office inclusive of procurement services, financial services (expenditure inclusive of salaries) and levy collection service (income). Attending council and committee meetings. Compilation of Annual Budget and Financial Statements in accordance with General Accepted Municipal Accounting Principles (GRAP) and control of bank accounts. Monitoring other department's budgets. Ensure proper implementation and execution of indigent policy. Ensure proper and diligent compliance with acceptable Municipal Finance Management Legislation in all aspects, including, but not limited to -Budgetary process and control. – Investment management. -Credit control and debt collection. -Financial management. -Management of Assets and Liabilities of the Municipality -Ensure the development and implementation of strategies that will have a measurable positive impact on Financial Performance. The prospective candidate will be expected to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and disclose financial interest. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Director Corporate Services (5-year performance-based contract) Total Remuneration Package: (R769 844 — R864 994 — R960 143) (Ref: 4/1/2/2) Minimum Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Management Science/ Law; or equivalent, 5 years' experience at the middle management level. Have proven successful institutional transformation within public and private sector. Proven track record of managing functions relating to community services. Extensive and practical knowledge of the Local Government environment. Good understanding of performance management systems applicable to Local Government. Understanding of Municipal Legislative Framework, including Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Structures Act, and other related legislation. Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Local Government Senior Managers as laid down in the Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in the Government Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017. Valid Code EB driver's licence. Knowledge and attributes: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 * Legal Services * Facilities Management * Information Technology and council support * Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the preferential procurement policy framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) a Good governance * Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts * Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions *Strategic leadership and management ' Strategic financial management * Good governance, ethics and values * High level of written and verbal communication skills High level of emotional intelligence * Proven ability to communicate and negotiate in all sphere and levels of government * Ability to meet deadlines Attention to details * Ability to work under pressure * ' Proven ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership * Strategic thinking analysis. Key Performance Areas: Provide an effective and efficient administration support services to the Municipality with regard to all correspondence, enquiries, telephonic services, printing, messenger services and management of all recording and achieving. Providing an effective and integrated secretary support to the council, all its committees and executive committees to ensure smooth running meetings and keeping records thereof. Information Technology Services and Infrastructure which provides the Municipality with sustainable effective IT networks, data security, disaster recovery processes, hardware, software and management information system. Provide Human Resource Management services to the Municipality that ensure effective human resource acquisition, maintain en administration development and utilization. Responsible for the implementation of the broader policies and adherence to external regulations. Administration and Management of Facilities and Fleet Management. Formulating capital and operating budget for the corporate services directorate as well the staff establishment, legal policies, procedure and guideline to be utilized by all council member, municipal manager, directors and different units. Assist and support the Municipal Manager in the development of communication channels and motivate of employees. To provide overall strategic leadership, effective people management. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Director Community Services (5 -year performance-based contract) Total Remuneration package: (R769 844 — R864 994 — R960 143) (Ref: 4/1/2/4) Requirements:Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/ Management/Law or equivalent from recognized tertiary institution. Minimum of 5 years in the community Services field at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level. Proven track record of managing functions relating to Community Services. Extensive and practical knowledge of the Local Government. Understanding of Municipal Legislative Framework, including Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Structures Act, and other related Legislation. Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Local Government Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice No 37245 dated 17 January 2014 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid doses in Government Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017. Valid Code EB driver's license. Knowledge and attributes:Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutionalized governance systems and performance management. Understanding of Council operations end delegation of powers, as well as * Environmental health services management* Cemetery management.*Public safety*Parks and recreation management. Good knowledge of community services functional areas, namely waste management and library services. Strategic leadership and management. Strategic financial management. Good governance and ethics and values. High level of emotional intelligence. Proven ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership. Added Advantage:Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professional (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body. Key performance areas:Develop and ensuring community satisfaction, affordability end accessibility. Understanding and responding to consumer dynamics with regard to Environmental health services, public safety, security, housing, parks and recreation, waste management, libraries, community facilities and cemeteries. Strategic planning on how to address the needs and requirements of the communities and its well-being. Develop and direct staff establishment. Provide overall strategic leadership of the directorate Community Services. Develop and implement Innovative tactical and strategic tasks relevant to community services. Render effective fire and disaster management services. Provide management and leadership within the function In the specific area of disaster management and licensing services. Assist and support the Municipal Manager in the development of communication channels and motivation of employees. Responsible for the implementation of broader policies and adherence to external and internal regulations. Formulating capital and operational budgets for the community services directorates as well as staff establishment. Manage and direct major activities for processing and reporting of information, to support general operations and management of the municipality. TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Director Technical Services (5-year performance-based contract) Total Remuneration Package: (R769 844 — R864 994 — R960 143) (Ref: 411 /216) Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering/B-Tech Engineering or equivalent. 5 years' experience at middle management or as Programme/Project Manager and 3-4 years must have been at professional/management level engineering. Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Local Government Senior Managers as laid down in Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in Government Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017. Valid code EB driver's licence. Added Advantage:Certification of Competency as recognized in terms of the General Machinery Regulations, 1988. Registration with a recognized relevant engineering professional body. Knowledge:Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance managementt. Good understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers. Must have extensive knowledge of public office environment. Must be able to formulate engineering master plan, project management and implementation. Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader. Good facilitation and communication skills. Ability to pay attention to detail. Key performance areas:Develop policies, procedure and guidelines to be utilized by the directorate with regard to the operations of infrastructure development and maintenance. Development of strategic way forward for the improvement of services to all stakeholders as well as detailing of specific focus areas. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for the maintenance and efficient services delivery by the municipality through effective delegations of functions. Effective people management and motivation of staff. Effective finance and human resource management. Strategic planning of the needs and requirements of the, community and its Wellbeing. Ensuring communication of goals, objectives and service level requirements of the community. Responsible for planning, data analysis and capturing, surveying, levelling and construction supervision and site inspection. Responsible for provision and coordination of electricity, roads, water and sanitation. Manage, administer; implement, monitor and control all programmes, projects and contracts management. Monitor and control budget in order to administer the MIG funds to ensure project compliance with all applicable legislation and conditions attached to the MIG. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Director Planning and Development (5-year performance-based contract) Total Remuneration Package: (R769 844 R864 994 — R960 143) (Ref: 4/1/2/5) Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/Architect/Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies, or equivalent. 5 years' experience at middle management level. Have proven successful Professional Development / Town and Regional Planning experience. Extensive and practical knowledge of the • Local Government environment. Good understanding of performance management systems applicable to Local Government. Understanding of Municipal Legislative Framework, including Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Structures Act, and other related legislation. Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Local Government Senior Managers as laid down in the Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in the Government Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017. Valid Code EB driver's licence. Added Advantage:Project management certificate or diploma, or registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, (Act No 36 of 2002) Knowledge:Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. Good understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers. Extensive knowledge of public office environment. Good governance. Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems. Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning. Ability to be an Innovative and strategic leader. Good facilitation and communication skills. Key Performance Area:Responsible for coordination of the implementation of the Integrated Development Planning and performance thereof. Co-ordinate, monitor, and evaluate the Municipality's all IDP prefects. Responsible for liaising with community structures, sector departments and all other stakeholders in ensuring that IDP and Local Economic Development (LED) forums are effective and functional. Facilitate, coordinate and manage LED forums in the Municipality. Develop strategies and compile business plan to secure relevant funding for LED approved projects. Must ensure job, creation through labour intensive model (EPV/P). Formulate capital and operating budgets for your department as well as staff establishment. Determine municipal/investor relationship by defining and implementing programmes to attract investors in relation to funding offerings, within the environment. Manage the database "one stop” information center, skills development support and funding applications of the Municipality: Plan and direct the key performance areas and result indicators for the Planning and Development Department associated with the formulation, design and review of the IDP. Provide overall strategic leadership, people Management and motivation of staff. Management and provision of services such as IDP, PMS, Local Economic Development and tourism. Manage and monitoring implementation of Social and labour plans. Comply with and enforce all Council Policies, by-laws and related legislature as applicable to the department. Direct and manage the Implementation of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act and Spatial Development framework including Town Planning of the Municipality. Previous applicants are also encouraged to re-apply. The Re-advertisement of these positions is in line with the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers and Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable Municipal Managers. The successful candidates will be required to sign an employment contracts, performance agreements and also disclose their financial interests. Shortlisted candidates will undergo security vetting, including inter alia competency assessments, the verification of curriculum vitae, all qualification and criminal records. Official application form for senior managers obtainable from the Municipal website (www.joemorolong.gov.za), accompanied by the covering letter, detailed CV, and certified copies of qualifications and certificates, must reach the office on or before 24 August 2018. No facsimile will be accepted. Application must clearly specify the reference number and the post applied for, and be forwarded to the attention of: The Municipal Manager Joe Morolong Local Municipality Private Bag X117, Mothibistad, 8474 Further information can be obtained fromMrs P. Sebekedi: Human Resources Officer ED Tel: (053) 773 9300. Mr T. Tlhoaele Municipal Manager Joe Morolong Local Municipality is en equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
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