GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates to fill under-mentioned positions advertised and the District is an affirmative action employer, and committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, people from designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply.

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DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

MANAGER: DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT MODEL

TASK GRADE : TK15

SALARY SCALE:  R 651 082 – R 845 146 Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/MM/DDM/001

REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12, a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/ equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution/NQF level 6. Computer Literacy – Office Applications Code EB driver’s license. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail. Knowledge and understanding to local Government. 3-5 years’ experience in management and administration within Local Government, 3 years of co-ordination and of development programme will be an added advantage.

DUTIES: Manage and coordinate the implementation of the DDM, including the Transformation Area Groups, DDM Technical structure and DDM Council structure. Coordinate and guide the development, review and implementation of the DDM One Plan, including monitoring progress and reporting to relevant government structures and stakeholders. Promote the policy positions of the DDM One Plan and facilitate stakeholder dialogue. Coordinate and guide the implementation of policy changes in alignment with applicable legislation, government policy directives and the Municipality’s strategic objectives. Monitor and manage legislative requirements, Gazettes and Presidential pronouncements relating to the DDM. Facilitate the development and review of sector and Municipal plans. Manage research activities and conduct studies on District-wide issues. Manage the unit budget and workflow. Coordinate public participation, including the functioning of the Public Participation Forum. Coordinate and liaise with DDM and IDP stakeholders.

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

MANAGER: PROJECT CONTROL

TASK GRADE : TK15

SALARY SCALE:  R 651 082 – R845 146 Excl. benefits

REF. NO.: MPDC30/ITS/002

Requirements: Requirements: B Degree or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in accounting/Finance/ Economics/Project Management/Public Administration; or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration. 5 years’ middle management experience. Computer literacy. A valid code EB (08) drivers’ license. Experience in using Financial System will be an added advantage. Good working knowledge of the MFMA.

Duties and responsibilities: Analyze and align the financial requirements for Capital Projects. Compile a schedule of the breakdown of Projects’ labour and operating costs. Prepare and present reports on the status of expenditure and availability of funds and reporting on deviations. Analyzing capital and operating project expenditure trends and forecasts. Consolidate the project’s operating and capital budget. Control the updating and recording sequences of transactions of suspense, accruals and cash flow performance. Advise and guide project personnel on the interpretation, implementation and compliance with MFMA and Council policies. Monitor transactional sequences associated with expenditure for capital projects. Approve payments to contractors’

N.B: (The posts are subject to security vetting)

The above posts are subject to Job Evaluation.

Applications should be forwarded on Council's prescribed Employment application form obtainable on the website (www.gertsibande.gov.za) accompanied by a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and copy of ID to: General Manager: Corporate Services: Ms. BS Nxumalo, Gert Sibande District Municipality, P O Box 1748 Ermelo, 2350. Physical Address for hand delivery is Corner Joubert and Oosthuise Streets, Ermelo, 2350. Applications which are not on the prescribed form will not be considered. 

No faxed/ e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications received after closing date will not be accepted. If no response received from Gert Sibande District Municipality within 30 days of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 02 October 2026 at 12h00 am.

Administrative enquiries should be directed to Mrs. Patricia Khanye at (017) 801-7037 or Mr. Sipho Zulu at (017-801 7247

The Gert Sibande District Municipality is an affirmative action employer, and committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, people from designated groups are therefore encouraged to apply.

For more details on each post, please refer to our website www.gsibande.gov.za

Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the application reaches our District offices on or before the closing date mentioned above.

Mr. C.A. HABILE

MUNICIPAL MANAGER