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KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the appointment to the following position at King Cetshwayo District Municipality:
 
DEPUTY MUNICIPAL MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES
5 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: •Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration/ Management Sciences /Law, or equivalent qualification •Applicants need to comply with the minimum competency in terms of the MFMA, or the appointed candidate will be given 18 months after appointment to comply.
 
EXPERIENCE: •Applicants must have 5 years' experience at the Middle Management Level as defined in the Local Government: Regulation on the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, and
have a proven successful management experience in administration.
 
KNOWLEDGE/KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS WILL INCLUDE: •Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation •Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management •Good knowledge of corporate support services, including: •Human Capital
Management. Council Administration and Governance 
•Legal Services *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 specialized support functions •Oversee the implementation of the Human Resources systems and procedures •Advise and make recommendations to the Municipal Manager on matters related to Corporate Governance •Draft departmental operational and capital budget for submission to the Municipal Manager •Provide departmental inputs and information during the development of the IDP •Develop policy and governance systems on municipal ICT •Ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations •Ensure the effective functioning of Council and committees of Council in accordance with council's standing rules of order •Ensure that Council agendas, minutes and resolutions are correctly crafted.
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Total remuneration package is based on category 5 of the Upper Limits on Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Managers.
 
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO THE FOLLOWING: •Signing of an employment contract •Signing of a performance agreement •Disclosure of financial interest •Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to competency assessments, security vetting and qualification verification.
 
Please forward your application with an application form obtainable from our website www.kingcetshwayo.gov.za  consisting of a comprehensive CV, together with certified copies of relevant qualifications to: The Municipal Manager: Ms. Mbali Ndlovu, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Private Bag X1025, Richards Bay, 3900 or hand deliver the applications at the Corporate Services Department, Reception Ground Floor at King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Corner Krugerrand and Barbados Bay Road, Richards Bay CBD no later than 21 February 2020 at 16h00.
 
Telephone enquiries should be directed to: Ms. Gugu Gwala, Senior Manager Human Resources on 035 799 2500. 
 
Applications by fax or email will not be accepted. 
 
Should you not hear from the Municipality within sixty (60) days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The municipality subscribes to affirmative action program, which is non-racist, non-sexist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.
 
Canvassing of councillors and officials will lead to candidates being disqualified and the municipality reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint.
 
The Municipality will not compensate applicants for any travelling and accommodation expenses incurred during all stages of the recruitment process
 
M NDLOVU
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 
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