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, 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. Compliance with minimum competency levels as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007.
 
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.
 
 

 
 
DEPARTMENT: ENERGY
1X GENERAL MANAGER: ENERGY
SALARY:  A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.
The package will be in accordance with the Government Gazette no 41173 of 10 October 2017 on the determination of Upper limits of total remuneration payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
Minimum:  R1 180 193 Midpoint: R1 430 538 Maximum: R1 680 881
DURATION:  This is a 5 year fixed term performance based contract, subject to signing of a performance agreement and employment contract.
 
REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent coupled with 5 years extensive experience of which 3-4 years must be at professional / management level in engineering management.
• A valid driving license.
• Extensive experience in Financial Management, Policy Development and Management, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Programmes Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on Service Delivery.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Local Government and related legislation.
• Knowledge and application of Performance Management Systems and its regulations
• Extensive experience in community facilitation and networking.
• Compliance with minimum competency levels as prescribed by National Treasury Government Gazette no 29967 dated 15 June 2007.
 
KNOWLEDGE:  Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation and of the public environment. Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation.
Certificate of competency as required in terms of the general machinery regulations 1988 or registration with a recognised relevant engineering professional body.
 
CORE FUNCTIONS:  Electricity Planning, Development and maintenance. To promote the use of alternative energy.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: As General Manager Energy, the incumbent will be subject to the policy directions of the municipal Council responsible and accountable for:  To plan for development of electricity infrastructure and equipment. To develop technical specification for tenders regarding provision of electricity and network development. To monitor and control the implementation contracted services electricity provision and network development. To monitor and control quality of electricity provisioning. To develop technical specifications for tenders on maintenance of electricity infrastructure and equipment. To provide support to regional offices on electricity infrastructure maintenance issues. To promote the use alternative energies and develop projects for developing the access and use of alternative energies.
 
 
NOTE:
1. Applicants who hold the position of chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary, deputy secretary or treasurer of any political party nationally or in any province, region or other area in which the party operates; or any position in a political party equivalent to a position mentioned above, irrespective of the title designated to that position, shall not be considered for appointment as Managers reporting directly to the Municipal Manager or as Municipal Manager.
2. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, and a performance agreement as well as disclosure of financial interests and will be subjected to security vetting.
3. Candidates must comply with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by, National Treasury, Government Gazette no 29967, dated 15 June 2007 or candidates must commit to comply with the competence requirements within 18 months from date of appointment.
 
Council reserves the right not to continue with the recruitment process for any valid reason.
 
 
CLOSING DATE &TIME:  31 July 2018 @ 16:00
 
 
If you qualify for the above positions, 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.
 
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.
 
N DIAMOND
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER