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DANNHAUSER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY  (KZ - 254)

​POSITION: SENIOR MANAGER: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STRATEGIC SERVICES
SALARY:  Task Grade 17 of Grade 2 Local Municipality
CENTRE: Dannhauser Local Municipality (KZ 254) is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and also encourages applications from disabled persons.
It is situated in Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: • A Bachelor's Degree in Development Planning/Public Administration or equivalent 5 Years relevant experience at middle management level; and must have proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector.
 
Compliance with the MFMA: Minimum Competency Levels in unit standards as per Government Notice No. R493 of Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007. A person who does not meet minimum competency levels in unit standards will be given an opportunity to attain the minimum competency levels within 18 months from date of appointment.
 
COMPETENCIES:   The successful candidate must have the following: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; good knowledge of supply chain regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy; Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as Development Planning and Strategic Services, Good Knowledge of SCM Regulations and PPP Framework Act, 2000 (Act. No.5 of 2000) Computer Literacy. A valid driver's license.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall management of the Planning and Development and Strategic Services Department. Implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as well as strategic goals of the Development Planning and Strategic Services department. Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems. Direct and control key deliverables and outcomes for the department. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate stakeholder participation and involvement. Managing and ensuring productive utilization of personnel within the Development Planning and Strategic Services.
 
 
NOTE: Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short – listed candidates. Security vetting will be done. Successful candidates will be subjected to additional checks including competency assessment. It is the applicants responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.
 

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APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made on the Application Form for Employment which may be obtained from the Municipality. Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to : The Municipal Manager, Dannhauser Local Municipality, Private Bag X1011, Dannhauser, 3080.
 
CLOSING DATE:  8th March 2019
 
ENQUIRIES: Any enquiries relating to this advertisement may be directed to the Manager Corporate Services, Mrs Sharda Narothum, at 8 Church Street, Dannhauser, office no. 5 main building of Head Office, who can also be contacted on 034 6212666 ext. 203 during office hours commencing from 07H30 - 16H00, with a lunch interval between 13H00 - 13H30, Monday to Friday.