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JOZINI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
Jozinl Local Municipality with its seat In Jozini, a part of uMkhanyakude District Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the under mentioned position for 3 years and not exceeding 1. year after the elections of the new council.
 
 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
(3-year fixed-term performance-based contract)
Remuneration per annum (Category 1 Municipality): R951 779 Minimum;
R1 057 532 Midpoint; R 1 163 285 Maximum plus 7% rural allowance as per Gazette 42023 (the exact scale will be determined by competency assessment results
 
Minimum requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Political Sciences/Social Sciences/Law or equivalent Municipal Finance Management Programme/Certificate Programme Municipal Development • Minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior management level • Demonstrate a proven record of successfully transforming an institution in the public and private sector • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant and other relevant legislation • Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems including performance management • Advanced understanding of good clean governance, council operations, fiscal discipline and sound delegation of powers • Good understanding of budget and finance management • Good understanding of audit and risk management establishment and functionality • Advanced leadership skills • Valid driver's licence • Computer literacy.
 
 
Key performance areas:  As the Accounting Officer of the Municipality, the incumbent is responsible to the Mayor and Council for: • Overseeing a sound, effective and efficient council and its administration addressing the needs of the community • Acting with fidelity, honesty, integrity and in the best interest of the Municipality in managing all its affairs • All functions enshrined in sections 51 and 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000 (as amended) • Exercising all functions and powers assigned in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 2003 (as amended) • Providing guidance and advice on compliance with legislation generally and with the Municipal Finance Management Act in particular to all political office bearers, political structures and all officials of the Municipality • All fiduciary responsibilities enshrined in section 61 of the Municipal Finance Management Act • Fostering relationships between Municipal Council and the administration of the Municipality, as well as other stakeholders • Creating an environment that defines the purpose and the role of the local government as a means to involve people in shaping the future of communities.
 


Applicants must download and complete an application form available on the Municipal website:  www.jozini.gov.za under "Vacancies".
 
The application form must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (with contactable references) with certified copies of certificates Including ID, driver's licence and enclosed in an envelope clearly marked "Municipal Manager". The application must be forwarded to: The Honorable Mayor, Jozini Local Municipality, Private Bag X028, Jozini 3969 or hand-delivered applications must be submitted at Records Office on or before 6 May 2019 at 16:30.
 
Proof of canvassing and other unacceptable conducts will automatically disqualify an applicant. 
 
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and state the nature of their disability in the application.
 
No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
 
Enquiries should be directed to the Executive Director: Corporate Services, Mr MB Mnguni at (035) 572-1292 during office hours.
 
His Worship Cllr DP Mabika . Mayor of Jozini Municipality

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