HANTAM LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT SHALL BE EXPECTED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT AND A DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST FORM. THE CANDIDATES RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POST MUST UNDERGO A COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT.
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1. The Municipal Manager, as Accounting Officer and Head of Administration, is responsible for the overall performance and the management of the municipality to ensure that the objectives of the municipality are achieved and will be based at the Head Office in Calvinia. 
2. Core functions of the post: As is provided for, but not limited to, the provisions of The Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, No 32 of 2000, The Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, NC 56 of 2003 and As prescribed in Local Government Competency Framework for Senior Managers as published under Government Notice No. 21 in Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014 and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels (GN 493 In Government Gazette No 29967 of 15 June 2007) as amended from time to time. 
3. Minimum qualifications, work-related experience and knowledge and competency framework: Bachelor Degree or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualification Framework at a NQF 7 in Public Administration / Political Science Social Science / Law or equivalent. The applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at senior management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. The applicant must be computer literate and have a driver’s license and his/her own roadworthy vehicle. 
4. All applications must include: a detailed CV (maximum 5 pages) certified copies of qualifications, certified identity document, certified driver's license and the names of three references (with their e-mail addresses) from current and previous employers and a fully completed Hantam Municipality application form for Senior Managers, which is available on the municipal website. Your application can be sent to The Mayor, Hantam Municipality, 20 Dr Nelson Mandela Street, Calvinia and any enquiries can be directed to Ms E de Wet on 0273418500. All applications should reach our offices on or before 1 August 2022 at 12h00. 
5. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered - no electronic or faxed applications will be accepted. 
6. PLEASE note that qualifications, employment background check and a security vetting (criminal check) will be done for all successful candidates. 
7. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 60 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
8. Canvassing of Council members or any member of the Appointment Committee will immediately disqualify applicants. The Municipality is bound by the principles of affirmative action as set out in its Employment Equity Plan. 
9. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirm that the information you have provided to us is true, up to date and correct. 
10. Hantam Municipality reserves the right not to appoint or fill the advertised post. 
11. Canvassing of Council members or any member of the Appointment Committee will immediately disqualify applicants. The Municipality is bound by the principles of affirmative action as set out in its Employment Equity Plan. 
 
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 1 August 2022. 
 
LL OLYN 
MAYOR