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CITY OF MBOMBELA - MUNICIPAL MANAGER
CITY OF MBOMBELA
Civic Centre Mbombela, 1 Nel Street, Mbombela, 1201
P O Box 45, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0) 13 759-9111 - Fax: +27 (0) 13 759-2070
City of Mbombela, a Category 7 Municipality with its seat in Mbombela hereby invites applications from suitable qualified candidates who are committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery oriented and high performance professional/practitioners for the position of:
OFFICE OF MUNICIPAL MANAGER
1 X MUNICIPAL MANAGER
DURATION: This is a 5 year fixed term performance based contract, subject to signing of a performance agreement and employment contract.
SALARY: The remuneration package will be in accordance with the Government Gazette no 43122 of 20
March 2020 on the determination of Upper limits of total remuneration payable to Municipal
Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
(Minimum) R1 646 643 (Midpoint) R1 995 931 (Maximum) R2 345 220.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Social Science or equivalent tertiary qualification and a minimum experience of 5 years at a senior management level, preferably in the local government environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework for Local Government and must also be a visionary leader, excellent communicator at all levels, a good negotiator, team player and strategist with the ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the Municipality and the Mbombela community. He/she must possess innovative and creative abilities, and be dynamic to improve the functioning of the municipality through strategic leadership and intergovernmental relations promotion.
The successful candidate must also possess a wealth of relevant hands-on experience that includes; strategic management, people management, strategic financial management, governance ethics and values, financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, project management, sound stakeholder relations, supply chain management, audit and assurance, presentation and report writing skills, as well as computer proficiency.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Social Science or equivalent tertiary qualification and a minimum experience of 5 years at a senior management level, preferably in the local government environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent knowledge of the regulatory framework for Local Government and must also be a visionary leader, excellent communicator at all levels, a good negotiator, team player and strategist with the ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the Municipality and the Mbombela community. He/she must possess innovative and creative abilities, and be dynamic to improve the functioning of the municipality through strategic leadership and intergovernmental relations promotion.
The successful candidate must also possess a wealth of relevant hands-on experience that includes; strategic management, people management, strategic financial management, governance ethics and values, financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, project management, sound stakeholder relations, supply chain management, audit and assurance, presentation and report writing skills, as well as computer proficiency.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As Head of Administration and Accounting Officer, the Municipal Manager is subject to the policy directions of the municipal Council responsible and accountable for:
▪ Formulation and development of an economical, effective and efficient municipal administration;
▪ Implementation of the Integrated Development Plan, including the Performance Management System;
▪ Ensuring effective utilisation, training and maintenance of discipline of staff according to sound labour matters and applicable legislation;
▪ Providing of sound advisory service to the Executive Mayor and political office bearers;
▪ Managing the municipal administration in accordance with the Constitution, Local Government Legislation and other National and Provincial Legislation applicable to the Municipality;
▪ Ensuring that the decision of the political structures and political office bearers are carried out;
▪ Exercise any powers and the performance of any duties delegated by the Municipal Council;
▪ Ensuring the administration and implementation of the Municipality’s by-laws;
▪ Ensure sound management of all income, expenditure and assets of the municipality;
▪ Responsible for proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation;
▪ Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and community members.
KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant Local government policies and legislation, institutional governance systems, Performance management systems, Council operations, Delegation of powers, Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality, Budget and Financial management.
CORE FUNCTIONS: To provide strategic leadership to the Municipality.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As Head of Administration and Accounting Officer, the Municipal Manager is subject to the policy directions of the municipal Council responsible and accountable for:
▪ Formulation and development of an economical, effective and efficient municipal administration;
▪ Implementation of the Integrated Development Plan, including the Performance Management System;
▪ Ensuring effective utilisation, training and maintenance of discipline of staff according to sound labour matters and applicable legislation;
▪ Providing of sound advisory service to the Executive Mayor and political office bearers;
▪ Managing the municipal administration in accordance with the Constitution, Local Government Legislation and other National and Provincial Legislation applicable to the Municipality;
▪ Ensuring that the decision of the political structures and political office bearers are carried out;
▪ Exercise any powers and the performance of any duties delegated by the Municipal Council;
▪ Ensuring the administration and implementation of the Municipality’s by-laws;
▪ Ensure sound management of all income, expenditure and assets of the municipality;
▪ Responsible for proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation;
▪ Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, visitors and community members.
KNOWLEDGE: Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant Local government policies and legislation, institutional governance systems, Performance management systems, Council operations, Delegation of powers, Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality, Budget and Financial management.
CORE FUNCTIONS: To provide strategic leadership to the Municipality.
Council reserves the right not to continue with the recruitment process for any valid reason.
CLOSING DATE & TIME: 04 FEBRUARY 2022 @ 16:00
If you qualify for the above position, please send your application form in conjunction with your comprehensive curriculum vitae, as well as certified copies of certificates to: Senior Manager: Human Resources, City of Mbombela, P.O. Box 45, Mbombela,1200 /or hand delivered to 1 Nel Street, Civic Centre, Mbombela, Glass Office 1, 3rd Floor.
A compulsory application form for employment (Annexure C) is obtainable from the City of Mbombela website.
Enquiries can be directed to Human Resources division (013) 759 2095/ 9145/ 9970/9037). No late or faxed application will be considered.
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks including qualifications, employment records, criminal records, company ownership/directorship, reference check and must be prepared to undergo competency assessment Should you not have been contacted for an interview within 30 days after the closing date you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
THE CITY OF MBOMBELA SUBSCRIBES TO THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND IN THIS VAIN, SUITABLY QUALIFIED WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
M.E NKOSI
GENERAL MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES