LEKWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The Lekwa Local Municipality with its seat in Standerton, invites applications from experienced, qualified and innovative individuals for the following position to become part of and join a dynamic and growth-orientated Local Authority. MUNICIPAL MANAGER Five (5) year fixed term contract The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Political Sciences/Social Sciences/Law; or equivalent • 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level; • Have a proven successful institutional transformation with public or private sector; and • Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 is essential. Knowledge • Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; • Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; • Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers; • Good governance; • Audit and risk management establishment and functionality; and • Budget and financial management. Competency Areas • Strategic leadership and management. • Strategic financial management. • Operational financial management. • Governance, ethics and values 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. Responsibilities • Carry out the duties of the Municipal Manager as contained in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act (MSA) 32 of 2000; that includes, amongst others, Implement the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress in terms of implementation; Responsible for the formation and development of an economic, effective, efficient and accountable administration; Manage the municipality’s administration in accordance with the MSA and other applicable legislation; Manage the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner; Appoint staff other than those referred to in terms of section 56 of the MSA, subject to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998; Ensure effective utilisation, training and discipline of staff; Provide sound and strategic advice to political structures and political office bearers of the Municipality; Manage communication between the Municipality’s administration and its political structures; Ensure the implementation of national and provincial legislation applicable to the Municipality and exercise ant powers and duties delegated by the Municipal Council. Total remuneration package per annum: Minimum R1,160,847, Midpoint R1,349,824, Maximum R1,538,800 Please Note: 1. Interested applicants meeting the requirements are requested to forward an application letter, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, together with originally certified copies of qualifications and identity documents to The Acting Municipal Manager, attention Manager Human Resources, P.O. Box 66, Standerton, 2430 or hand-deliver such at the Lekwa Local Municipality Administrative Building, Corner Dr. Beyers Naude and Mbonani Mayisela Street, Standerton. 2. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. 3. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 4. Lekwa Local Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment. 5. The submission of an application gives Lekwa Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s background. Such enquiry will include current and previous employers as well as academic institutions. 6. Appointment is subject to security vetting. 7. The Application for Employment Form available on the Lekwa Local Municipality website at www.lekwalm.gov.za must be completed. 8. For further enquiries please contact the Manager Human Resources, Ms N.A Khatu at 079 895 9702. This advertisement is subject to Local Government: Regulation on the appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers dated 17 January 2014. Closing date for applications: 17 March 2022 at 12:00 Municipal Notice: 2/2022 L.D TSOTETSI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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