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EMALAHLENI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
Emalahleni Local Municipality hereby invites applications from committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery-orientated and high performance professionals / practitioners who want to build careers in the areas of specialization mentioned herein through rendering high quality services within the Emalahleni Local Municipality.
 


​EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES

This is a permanent position which is based in Emalahleni Head Office. The incumbent will be subjected to signing an employment contract, a performance agreement, disclosure of financial interest and undergo security vetting. 
REMUNERATION: As per Government Gazette No 43122 of 20 March 2020 on the determination of upper limits of total remuneration package payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers.
R1 242 662 (minimum); R1 479 361 (midpoint) and R1, 669 319 (maximum).
 
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Management Sciences/Public Administration/Law or equivalent; Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level and must have proven successful management experience in administration, A valid driver’s license, Registration with a relevant professional body will serve as an advantage, Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) or CPMD will serve as an advantage.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation *Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management *Good knowledge of corporate support services, including: Human capital management; Legal Services; Administration and Auxiliary; Information communication technology * Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) *Good governance *Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts *Legal background and human capital management *Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions
 
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL: *Programme and Project Management *Financial Management *Service Delivery Management *Problem Solving Management *People Management & Empowerment *Client Orientation & Customer Focus *Communication *Competence in Self-Management *Knowledge of Performance Management & Reporting *Willingness to work irregular hours*A strategic thinker who possess leadership qualities with strong general management skills, with ability to develop and formulate policy, procedures and systems  *Understanding the transformation challenges and change management *Well developed conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills and computer literate *Resource management skills *Financial and budgeting skills *Ability to manage performance *The ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality *A foresighted developmental strategist on practical ordinary and intelligence security issues *Sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The successful candidate will be responsible to lead, direct and manage staff within the Corporate Services directorate so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Human Resource Management, Legal Services, Administration and Auxiliaries and Information and Technology amongst other responsibilities; Efficiently manage and control the budget for the Directorate; Prepare and submit required reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures; Develop and implement the Department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager.




​Interested candidates should fill in the application form which can be downloaded from our website at www.emalahleni.gov.za indicating the position they are applying for, comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks including qualifications, employment records, criminal records, company ownership/directorship and reference checks. Applications not accompanied by the required documentation will not be considered.
 
Please send your CV together with certified copies of your qualifications and certified copy of ID, to the Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 3, Witbank 1035, or submit your CV at 
Administration Building
Civic Centre  
President Street 
Witbank
1035 
 
If no response is received from Emalahleni Local Municipality within 60 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.
 
PLEASE NOTE: THAT NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
 
CLOSING DATE:  30 December 2024
 
ENQUIRIES: Municipal Manager
MR. HS Mayisela
Tel. no.: (013) 690 6537/6358/6227