AMAHLATHI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES

• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
• Good governance;
• Labour Relation Act, and other labour-related prescripts;
• Legal background and human capital management; and
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support function; a valid code B driver's license.

 
Duties include:

• Providing of Strategic guidance and leadership towards the rendering of Human Resources Management and Administration services for the Municipality;
• Ensuring the development,
• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategies and programmes that work towards the achievement of goals relating to personnel provision, Organisational development, Labour relations, Human Resources Development, Auxiliary Services, Employee Wellness, Occupational Safety Risk Management and Personnel Administration;
• Development and management of policies and systems to ensure smooth running of day to day operations, procedures and processes that relate to all the above stated functions;
• Providing an advisory service to the senior management and council leadership regarding relevant policy and legislative issues to compliance, compiling and managing the Directorate's annual Capital and Operational Budget;
• Preparing and submitting reports to the Municipal Manager and committees so that they are informed of the issues relevant to Corporate Services Department;
• Compilation of annual reports;
• Taking responsibility for Performance Management System of the employees of the Municipality;
• Ensuring optimum utilisation of Council resources; leading and managing staff and all related resources

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Kindly note that candidates will be required to undergo security vetting. The successful candidate will be required to conclude both a written employment contract as well as a performance agreement with the municipality and will be required to disclose his/her financial interests. Furthermore, the successful candidate must attain the minimum competency levels as prescribed in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act 2003, within 18 months of the date of appointment.
 
Interested persons should fill the Annexure C Application Forms for employment as required by Government Gazette No. 37245 that are available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za or the application forms applicable to Senior Managers that are available at the Amahlathi Offices and website www.amahlathi.qov.za. 
 
The detailed CVs must be attached to the application forms together with certified copies of relevant certificates including ID, Drivers licence and submitted to: Mrs I. Sikulu-Nqwena, Municipal Manager, Amahlathi Local Municipality, Corporate Services Department, 14 Long Street, Stutterheim, or post applications to Private Bag X 4002, STUTTERHEIM, 4930.
 
For enquiries please contact Ms. T. Ndlamhlaba (Acting Manager: Human Resources) at (043) 492 1268
 
Closing date: 30 June 2020 @ 15h30
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and if you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. It must be noted that Amahlathi Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint in this position.
 
NB: No faxed, e-mailed, incomplete and late application will be considered. Canvassing with Councillors and whoever, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.
 
Amahlathi Local Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and thus in terms of its approved Employment Equity Plan, persons from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference.
 
I. SIKULU-NQWENA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER