KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

KOUGA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

REFERENCE NO: 104/2024

The Kouga Local Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment in the following key vacancy:

DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Permanent Employment Contract
SALARY: An all-inclusive package ranging from R 1 103 033, R 1 297 685, to R 1 492 337 per annum is payable in line with Government Gazette No. 47538 dated 18 November 2022, Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32/2000): Total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers, subject to the signing of a performance contract, a performance agreement and declaration of financial interests.

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant NQF level 8 qualification;
Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level;
Have proven successful Developmental/Town and Regional planning experience;
Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of Kouga Area of jurisdiction;
Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with the Minimum regulations on competency levels of 2007 or achievement thereof within the prescribed timeframe;
A Valid Code 8 Driver’s License and own transport;
Added advantage: Project Management Certificate or Diploma and Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, (Act No. 36 of 2002);

Knowledge:

Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)
Knowledge of geographical information systems and
Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning
Budget and finance management
Innovative and strategic leader.
Good facilitation and communication skills
Must demonstrate experience in management of a substantial staff complement and significant budget in a regulated environment, knowledge of MFMA, in pursuing promotion of local economic development.

Expertise:

The incumbent must have strong strategic management expertise.
Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy frameworks governing the local sphere of government and, in particular, the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of the entire Planning & Development, Department which includes but may not be limited to Town & Regional Planning, Human Settlements, Land & Property Administration and Building Control;
Compile and manage the Directorate’s annual Capital and Operational Budgets;
Provision of GIS support and analysis and the undertaking of specific GIS related projects and initiatives;
Management, maintenance and implementation of the municipal multi-disciplinary sustainable human settlement policy and framework;
Co-ordinate the integration of the multi-sectorial and inter-sphere processes and demands relating to the delivery of sustainable human settlements;
Co-ordination of housing functions in line with the Provincial and National policies, on behalf of the Provincial Department of Developmental Local Government and Housing;
Developing and implementing strategies to meet the departments strategic objectives;
Establishing and managing contractual and other relationships with government departments, service providers, organised business and other stakeholder bodies, to ensure sustainability of projects.

All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, 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 application form, as available from the municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za , and applications must also be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za.
Administrative enquiries may be directed to Mrs. J. Thomas at telephone no: 042 200 2200.

Applications must reach recruitment@kouga.gov.za on or before Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at 12:00.

Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

Non-submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
Canvassing of councillors.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicant must be willing to relocate to the Kouga Area.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
Kouga Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, which is non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.

MR. C DU PLESSIS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

P. O. BOX 21
JEFFREYS BAY
6330

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 103/2024

VACANCY

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, awaits applications for the appointment in the following vacancy:

INTERNAL AUDITOR

REQUIREMENTS:

B Comm Degree or B. Tech Degree in Accounting or Internal Auditing at NQF level 7;
3 Years’ relevant experience.
Code B Driving license;
Own vehicle will be an added advantage;
Must have an active membership with IIASA;
High level Computer Literacy – Office applications with Advanced Excel;
Ability to provide credibility to financial affairs of the municipality and to ascertain compliance with relevant legislative prescripts and standards;
Must have working financial statement audit experience.
Must have experience in conducting audits in its entirety with minimal supervision;
Thorough knowledge of supply chain management and information systems;
Detailed knowledge of municipal policies and procedures and Treasury regulations;
Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency;
Attention to detail;
Good investigative, research, analysis techniques. Assertiveness in dealing with audit report findings;
Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SALARY: R377 599.06 – R490 149.26 Per Annum

TASK: 12

DUTIES:

Identifies environmental, strategic, operational and compliance risks and auditing for the Municipality;
Conducting follow up audit reviews for Internal Audit as well as Auditor General findings. This includes preparing audit test schedules and performing detailed testing to determine if findings have been addressed;
Receiving instructions/ details from the Manager: Risk & Internal Audit and formulating a conclusion in respect of conducting preliminary investigations, including identifying activities within the Auditee’s environment, internal control and accounting/ financial system analysis, inherent and control risks associated with the audit, and formulating a conclusion in respect of the preliminary investigations;
Determining critical risk areas and audit criteria from the preliminary survey and the level of tests to be performed prior to preparing an audit program/ plan;
Reviewing financial statements to provide credibility to the financial affairs of the Municipality through analyzing financial statements to ascertain compliance with relevant legislative prescripts and standards encompassed in the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA);
Observing and detecting findings through audit tests performed and/ or reviewing the findings observed by the audit team and determining or assisting in listing the causes of and reason/s for problems/ errors/ deficiencies and reporting the resulting impact on the Internal Audit Unit’s activities;
Executing fieldwork; drafting and completing audit working papers; discussing audit findings with the auditee/ client, and clearing audit review notes promptly;
Preparing the draft audit reports which include, major findings, causes, impact, and recommendations, and communicating the findings and recommendations of the draft audit report with the auditee to reach consensus and clarity;
Advising and consulting with the Department’s Officials independently or in conjunction with the Manager at various functional levels to guide them on specific aspects of control and/ or the audits being conducted in their areas of responsibility;
Undertaking special investigations as may be determined by Council, conducting the necessary investigations, and providing Council with a report and expressing an opinion on the matter investigated;
Conducting preliminary investigations to confirm that a violation has occurred;
Conducting interviews with potential witnesses/ involved parties to obtain relevant documents and testimony from involved parties;
Compiling preliminary investigation reports with conclusions based on facts, attaching relevant collated annexures, and submitting to the Head: Internal Audit for perusal and/ or decision to conduct further investigations.

BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za .Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 17 May 2024 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 200 2200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

Canvassing of councillors.
Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

Kouga Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, which is non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.

MR. C DU PLESSIS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

P. O. BOX 21
JEFFREYS BAY
6330

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