INGQUZA HILL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

 
 
DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
 
Director Corporate Services (Permanent based on Government Notice Number 47370 of 18 October 2022 and Notice Number 46740 of 17 August 2022) Remuneration package will be in line with the gazette for the appointment of Senior Managers. 
 
Minimum Requirements 

• Matric or Senior Certificate 
• Valid code B driver’s license 
• Bachelor’s degree NQF Level 7 in Public Management Sciences/ Law or equivalent 
• CPMD (certificate in the Municipal Finance Program) will be an added advantage/ must be obtained within 18 months of employment. 
• 5 years’ Experience in middle Management level 
• Must have proven successful Management experience in administration Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook) 
• Excellent communication skills in at least two or three official languages English and Xhosa. 
• Registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage. 

 
Minimum Competency Levels 

• Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies as prescribed in the performance regulations. 
• Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas 
• Strategic Leadership. Human Resources Management Strategic Financial Management & Financial Management. 
• Operational Financial Management 
• Governance Leadership, Ethics and Values in Financial Management. 
• Financial and Performance Report. 
• Project Management 
• Legislation, Policy, and Implementation. 
• Stakeholder Relations 
• Supply Chain Management 
• Audit and Assurance 
• Competences as per GNR21, GG37245 dated 17January 2014.

 
Key Performance Areas 

• Development of an economical, effective, efficient, and accountable administration. 
• Management of the municipality’s administration in accordance with the labour laws and other applicable legislations. 
• Responsible for the formulation of objectives, strategies, development, and implementation of the IDP 
• Identify projects and develop all sector plans. 
• Develop the draft budget of your department. 
• Management, effective utilization, and training of staff including the maintenance of discipline. 
• Promotion of sound labour relations. 
• Carrying out the decisions of the political structures and political office bearers 
• Ensuring a culture of public service and accountability 
• Taking measures to prevent fraud and corruption. 
• Ensure the proper maintenance of municipal records and knowledge management. 
• Manage the Workplace Skills Plan 
• Ensure compliance of the employees with schedule 2 of the Municipal Systems Act No.32 of 2000 as amended as well as any other policies of the Municipality. 
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of all resources in your department. 
• Ensure the sitting of the standing committees and all other relevant committees. 
• Perform any other duties outlined in the delegation framework that will be assigned with you from time to time. 

 
Knowledge Required 

• 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 the following Human Capital Management. 
• Legal Services 
• Facilities Management 
• Information Communication Technology; and Council Support. 
• Good Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act N0.5 of 2000. 
• Good Governance 
• Labour Relations Act, and other Labour- Related prescripts. 
• Legal background and Human Capital Management and Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions. 

 
 
 

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DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 
 
2. Senior Manager Local Economic Development (Permanent based on Government Notice Number 47370 of 18 October 2022 and Notice Number 46740 of 17 August 2022) Remuneration package will be in line with the gazette for the appointment of Senior Managers. 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric or Senior Certificate 
• Valid code B driver’s license 
• Bachelor’s degree in building science or Architect/ Bachelor’s degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies or equivalent (NQF Level 7) 
• CPMD (Certificate in Municipal Financial Management) or must be obtained within 18 months of employment, 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in middle Management Level. 
• Must have a proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town and Regional Planning experience. 
• Advance Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook). 
• Excellent Communication Skills in at list 2 of 3 official languages English and Xhosa. 
• Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act No.36 of 2002) will be an added advantage. 

 
Minimum Competency Levels: 

• Core Managerial and Occupational Competences as prescribed in the performance Regulations. 
• Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Area as per the required competency levels in Unit Standard. 
• Strategic Leadership, Operational Financial Management, Governance, Ethics and Values in Financial Management. 
• Financial Performance Reporting, Budgeting, Revenue and Expenditure Management, Borrowing, Investments, working Capital and Cash Flow Management and Supply Chain Management. 
• Strategic Financial Management, Financial and Performance Reporting, Risk and Change Management, Project Management, Legislation, Policy and implementation. 
• Stakeholder’s relations Supply Chain Management, Audit and Assurance. 

 
Key Performance Ares: 

• Responsible for the formulation of the objectives, Strategies of Planning and Development Department in the Development and review of the IDP. 
• Identify projects and develop all sector plans of the department during the IDP process.
• Develop the draft budget of Planning and Development department and submit to Municipal Manager. 
• Identify training needs on your department and submit to corporate services department. 
• Ensure that budget processes are followed in line with MFMA and all circular of National Treasury. 

 
Knowledge Required: 

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. 
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. 
• Good knowledge of Supply chain Management regulations and the preferential procurement policy framework Act, 2002 (Act no. 5 of 2000) 
• Knowledge of geographical information systems’ and 
• Knowledge of spatial, Town and Development planning

 
 
 
 
 

Application letter with comprehensive CV, and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Documents, must be addressed to: 
The Municipal Manager, Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, P.O. Box 14, Flagstaff, 4810. Hand delivered applications can be sent to No: 135 Main Street, Flagstaff or No. 66 Main Street, Lusikisiki, clearly marked “Application for Employment”.
 
Faxed, emailed or late applications will NOT be accepted and will not be responded to.
 
Closing date for all applications 13 March 2024, Wednesday @ 16:00. 
 
NB. Qualifications checks and practical driving tests where applicable will be done to selected candidates. 
 
If you have not heard from us within 60 days after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. 
 
It is the intention of Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, as an Affirmative Action Employer, to promote the interests of previously disadvantaged groups when filling the above positions, in line with the municipality’s Employment Equity Plan. 
 
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality reserves the right not to fill the advertised post at the sole discretion of Council. 
 
For further enquiries: Please contact the Manager: Human Resources –Mr. F Msumza at 039 253 1096 (ext) 2001 or email to fmsumza@ihlm.gov.za / umbangatha@ihlm.gov.za.