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GOVAN MBEKI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
GOVAN MBEKI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
PERFORMANCE AUDITOR
REF: 2021-2022/073
Requirements:
- National Diploma: Internal Auditing
- Degree in Auditing (NQF level 7) will be an added advantage
- 3 years relevant auditing experience
- Membership with the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) or proof that membership was submitted to IIASA, will be an added advantage
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Understanding of the Public Sector environment in South Africa
- Time Management Skills
- Ability to operate at an executive level
Key Performance Areas:
- Co-ordinating and assisting Departmental Heads with identifying, classifying and description of key risks.
- Attend strategic workshops and interact with Departmental Heads.
- Providing information/feedback on risk environment
- Interpreting legislative requirements.
- Liaise with the Immediate Supervisor when formulating the Municipality’s risk based 3-year strategic audit plan and audit year program.
- Provide guidance to the secretary of the audit committee regarding the quality of agendas, keeping of minutes, filing and correspondence practices that meet the requirements of the Audit Committee Charter and accepted meeting standards.
- Analyze Financial Statements and comment to the Immediate Supervisor on the credibility of the report with respect to the financial position of the municipality and compliance with applicable Acts.
- Assess compliance with laid down financial and procurement policies.
- Evaluate the adequacy and capability of internal controls to identify deviations from guidelines and procedures.
- Monitor applications, procedures and processes associated with specific statutory financial responsibilities and functions/ activities of the Municipality
- Perform special investigations to determine irregularities or non-compliance.
- Assist the Immediate Supervisor in preparing comments, opinions and conclusions in respect of the investigation and findings.
- Compile draft special audit report.
- Investigate and advice unit managers on designing and implementing controls.
- Interview/interact with unit manager to determine detail of request and management expectations.
- Implement procedure, analyze records and paper trails, conduct interviews and, test and/ or verify information and data.
- Prepare comments, opinions and conclusions in respect of the investigation and findings.
- Compile draft management advice report.
- Disseminate information on specific key performance areas and requirements associated with the Audit program and procedures.
- Respond to queries/ questions, through the collection of factual information and/ or presenting and elaborating on findings to substantiate outcomes.
- Provide advice to Immediate Supervisor on the re-alignment of specific processes, roles and responsibilities to maintain compliance with statutory legislation.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 3rd June 2022 at 12:00
BASIC ANNUAL SALARY: R 351 684.00 per annum (post level 6) plus normal company benefits and 25% non-pensionable allowance
Qualifying applicants are required to submit their applications on the official Govan Mbeki application form for Senior Managers which is available from our website: www.govanmbeki.gov.za. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the position applied for, a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), ID and driver’s license. Applications must be sent via post to: The Municipal Manager, Govan Mbeki Municipality, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 OR be hand delivered to: the Manager Human Resources, Office no. 204 (Human Resources Section), 2nd Floor, Municipal Offices, Horwood Street, Secunda. Applications sent via mail must reach the Municipality by the closing date.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES (REF: 2021/22 / 071)
FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- B-Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent
- Five (5) years’ relevant experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level
- Professional registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment
- Strategic leadership, financial and project management skills
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management
- Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Power Point
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to strategically plan, negotiate and communicate at all spheres of government and with all stakeholders
- A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP) will be an added advantage. Should the successful applicant not possess such minimum competencies or be in the process of acquiring such competencies, such must be acquired or finalized / obtained within 18 months from the date of appointment.
- A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
LEADING AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
- The successful applicant must possess the following Leading and Core Competencies as per Notice 21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014:
Core Competencies: moral competence, planning, organizing, analysis, innovation, knowledge & information management, communication skills (written & verbal), results & quality focus driven, honesty & integrity.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
- of relevant policies and legislation
- of institutional governance systems and performance management
- of Council operations and delegation of powers
- of the following Community Services divisional support services: Solid waste management, environmental management, bio-diversity open spaces, emergency and disaster management, traffic and security, cemetery management, facility management, information services
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As the Director Community Services, the incumbent will take responsibility for overall performance in the following areas:
- To oversee the management, provision, maintenance and operations of the following sub-divisions:
- Budget and expenditure control of the department.
- Promote organizational development
- Promote inter-governmental relations
- Ensure legal compliance in terms of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions required from the different spheres of Government
- Financial management – prepare and manage the Budget of the Directorate
- Manage the human resources of the Directorate
- Provide institutional support to the offices of the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager
- Co-ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by-laws relevant to the department
- Policy development
- Compilation of operational guidelines and procedures
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 16:00
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 188 638.00 (minimum) / R1 415 047.00 (midpoint) / R1 596 747.00 (maximum)
The successful applicant will be required to sign an Employment Contract and Performance Agreement as well as undergo Screening and Competency Assessment processes as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment for Senior Managers.
The offer of remuneration will be determined by competencies, qualifications and experience as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, read together with the guidelines as set out in Notice 351 published in Government Gazette No. 43122 dated 20 March 2020, Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
Qualifying applicants are required to submit their applications on the official Govan Mbeki application form for Senior Managers which is available from our website: www.govanmbeki.gov.za. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the position applied for, a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), ID and driver’s license. Applications must be sent via post to: The Municipal Manager, Govan Mbeki Municipality, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 OR be hand delivered to: the Manager Human Resources, Office no. 204 (Human Resources Section), 2nd Floor, Municipal Offices, Horwood Street, Secunda. Applications sent via mail must reach the Municipality by the closing date.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
DIRECTOR COMMUNITY SERVICES (REF: 2021/22 / 071)
FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- B-Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent
- Five (5) years’ relevant experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level
- Professional registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment
- Strategic leadership, financial and project management skills
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management
- Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Power Point
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to strategically plan, negotiate and communicate at all spheres of government and with all stakeholders
- A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP) will be an added advantage. Should the successful applicant not possess such minimum competencies or be in the process of acquiring such competencies, such must be acquired or finalized / obtained within 18 months from the date of appointment.
- A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
LEADING AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
- The successful applicant must possess the following Leading and Core Competencies as per Notice 21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014:
Core Competencies: moral competence, planning, organizing, analysis, innovation, knowledge & information management, communication skills (written & verbal), results & quality focus driven, honesty & integrity.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
- of relevant policies and legislation
- of institutional governance systems and performance management
- of Council operations and delegation of powers
- of the following Community Services divisional support services: Solid waste management, environmental management, bio-diversity open spaces, emergency and disaster management, traffic and security, cemetery management, facility management, information services
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As the Director Community Services, the incumbent will take responsibility for overall performance in the following areas:
- To oversee the management, provision, maintenance and operations of the following sub-divisions:
Parks and Public Open Spaces, Facilities, Cemeteries, Information Services (libraries), Fire and Rescue services, Environmental Management, Traffic, Law Enforcement and Solid Waste Management
- Budget and expenditure control of the department.
- Promote organizational development
- Promote inter-governmental relations
- Ensure legal compliance in terms of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions required from the different spheres of Government
- Financial management – prepare and manage the Budget of the Directorate
- Manage the human resources of the Directorate
- Provide institutional support to the offices of the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager
- Co-ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by-laws relevant to the department
- Policy development
- Compilation of operational guidelines and procedures
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 16:00
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 188 638.00 (minimum) / R1 415 047.00 (midpoint) / R1 596 747.00 (maximum)
The successful applicant will be required to sign an Employment Contract and Performance Agreement as well as undergo Screening and Competency Assessment processes as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment for Senior Managers.
The offer of remuneration will be determined by competencies, qualifications and experience as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, read together with the guidelines as set out in Notice 351 published in Government Gazette No. 43122 dated 20 March 2020, Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
Qualifying applicants are required to submit their applications on the official Govan Mbeki application form for Senior Managers which is available from our website: www.govanmbeki.gov.za. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the position applied for, a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), ID and driver’s license. Applications must be sent via post to: The Municipal Manager, Govan Mbeki Municipality, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 OR be hand delivered to: the Manager Human Resources, Office no. 204 (Human Resources Section), 2nd Floor, Municipal Offices, Horwood Street, Secunda. Applications sent via mail must reach the Municipality by the closing date.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES (REF: 2021-22 /070)
FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- B-Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law or equivalent
- Five (5) years’ administrative experience, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level
- Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment
- Good knowledge of Corporate Support services, including Human Capital management, Legal Services, Labour Relations, OHS, Information Communication Technology and Council Support
- Good governance
- Strategic leadership, financial and project management skills
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, legislation, institutional governance systems, performance management, supply chain management regulations and PPP Framework Act
- Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Power Point
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to strategically plan, negotiate and communicate at all spheres of government and with all stakeholders
- A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP) will be an added advantage. Should the successful applicant not possess such minimum competencies or be in the process of acquiring such competencies, such must be acquired or finalized / obtained within 18 months from the date of appointment.
- A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
LEADING AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
The successful applicant must possess the following Leading and Core Competencies as per Notice 21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014:
- Strategic Direction and Leadership
- People Management / Program and Project Management
- Financial Management
- Change Leadership
- Governance Leadership
Applicants must be computer literate and be in possession of a valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING:
- of relevant policies and legislation
- of institutional governance systems and performance management
- of the following corporate support services: human capital management, legal services, information communication technology and council support
- of supply chain management regulations and framework
- of Labour Relations Act and other labour related prescripts
- of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions
- of Council operations and delegation of powers
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As the Director Corporate Services, the incumbent will take responsibility for overall performance in the following areas:
- Provide legal and administrative support service to the municipality
- Facilitate proficient legal practices and procedures and manage organisational contracts
- To manage and ensure the provision of secretariat service to council and other specific committees of the council and support of appropriate decision making process
- To provide effective and efficient ICT services including, maintaining existing systems, and to provide ICT risk and governance administration
- To render human resources management and support services to the municipality that will sustain the optimal utilization of the municipality’s human resources capital including, training and development, human resources administration, labour relations management, employee wellness, organisational design, and occupational health and safety and fleet management
- Promote organizational development and inter-governmental relations
- Ensure legal compliance in terms of Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions required from the different spheres of Government
- Financial management – prepare and manage the budget of the Directorate
- Manage the human resources of the Directorate
- Provide institutional support to the offices of the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager
- Co-ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by-laws relevant to the Department
- Policy development and compilation of operational guidelines and procedures
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 16:00
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 188 638.00 (minimum) / R1 415 047.00 (midpoint) / R1 596 747.00 (maximum)
The successful applicant will be required to sign an Employment Contract and Performance Agreement as well as undergo Screening and Competency Assessment processes as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment for Senior Managers.
The offer of remuneration will be determined by competencies, qualifications and experience as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, read together with the guidelines as set out in Notice 351 published in Government Gazette No. 43122 dated 20 March 2020, Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
Qualifying applicants are required to submit their applications on the official Govan Mbeki application form for Senior Managers which is available from our website: www.govanmbeki.gov.za. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the position applied for, a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), ID and driver’s license. Applications must be sent via post to: The Municipal Manager, Govan Mbeki Municipality, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 OR be hand delivered to: the Manager Human Resources, Office no. 204 (Human Resources Section), 2nd Floor, Municipal Offices, Horwood Street, Secunda. Applications sent via mail must reach the Municipality by the closing date.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
DIRECTOR CIVIL ENGINEERING (REF: 2021-22 / 072)
FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITION
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Sc. Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Five (5) years’ engineering experience of which two (2) years’ experience can be at middle management level as Programme / Project Manager and three to four (3-4) years must be at a professional / management level.
- Experience within local government will be preferable.
- Certificate of Competency in terms of the General Machinery Regulations will be an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge of the public office environment.
- Professional registration with ECSA.
- Valid Code EB driver’s license.
- Advanced Computer Literacy in in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project and MS Power Point.
- Proficiency in Engineering Codes and Standards pertaining to Municipal Infrastructure Projects.
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management.
- Competency to administratively guide and manage the Department Civil Engineering with the ability to complete projects on time, within budget and according to standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to formulate Engineering Master Plans with project management experience.
- Ability to strategically plan, negotiate and communicate at all spheres of government and with all stakeholders.
- A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP) will be an added advantage. Should the successful applicant not possess such minimum competencies or be in the process of acquiring such competencies, such must be acquired, finalized or obtained within 18 months from the date of appointment.
- A relevant Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
LEADING AND CORE COMPETENCIES:
The successful applicant must possess the following Leading and Core Competencies as per Notice 21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014:
Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership / People Management / Program and Project Management / Financial Management / Change Leadership / Governance Leadership
Core Competencies: moral competence, planning and organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management, communication skills (written and verbal), results and quality focus driven, honesty and integrity.
ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF:
- Relevant policies and legislation
- Institutional governance systems and performance management
- Council operations and delegation of powers
- Good governance
- Audit and Risk management, establishment and functionality
- Budget and Finance management
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
As the Director Civil Engineering, the incumbent will take responsibility for overall performance in the following areas:
- Manage, develop, administer and co-ordinate functions within the following sub-sections: Water and Sanitation, Waste Water Treatment Works and Roads & Stormwater.
- Promote organizational development and inter-governmental relations.
- Ensure legal compliance in terms of Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Project-manage the Labour Intensive Projects in line with the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) framework and related reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance of all legal aspects and conditions required from the different spheres of Government.
- Manage other related Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) programmes.
- Financial management – prepare and manage the Budget of the Directorate – manage the cash-flow and expenditure on committed projects.
- Provide technical support and evaluation of proposed Municipal Capital Projects in alignment with the Municipal IDP, District, Provincial and National Growth and Development Strategies.
- Provide strategic leadership and superior expertise in the development of Management Information systems for effective decision-making.
- Manage the human resources of the Directorate.
- Prepare and implement Infrastructure Maintenance Plans and programmes.
- Provide institutional support to the offices of the Executive Mayor and Municipal Manager.
- Co-ordinate and implement ordinances, policies and by-laws relevant to the Department
- Policy development and compilation of technical guidelines and procedures.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 30 May 2022 at 16:00
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 188 638.00 (minimum) / R1 415 047.00 (midpoint) / R1 596 747.00 (maximum)
The successful applicant will be required to sign an Employment Contract and Performance Agreement as well as undergo Screening and Competency Assessment processes as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment for Senior Managers.
The offer of remuneration will be determined by competencies, qualifications and experience as per the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, read together with the guidelines as set out in Notice 351 published in Government Gazette No. 43122 dated 20 March 2020, Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers.
Qualifying applicants are required to submit their applications on the official Govan Mbeki application form for Senior Managers which is available from our website: www.govanmbeki.gov.za. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the position applied for, a detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months), ID and driver’s license. Applications must be sent via post to: The Municipal Manager, Govan Mbeki Municipality, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302 OR be hand delivered to: the Manager Human Resources, Office no. 204 (Human Resources Section), 2nd Floor, Municipal Offices, Horwood Street, Secunda. Applications sent via mail must reach the Municipality by the closing date.