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LANGEBERG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
The Langeberg Municipality (Western Cape Province) serves the towns Ashton, Robertson, Montagu, Bonnievale and McGregor in the picturesque Breede River Valley/Klein Karoo area, where people still live close to nature. Applications are hereby invited from persons with the necessary qualifications and experience for appointment in the following positions:
 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
 
 
The Municipality seeks to appoint a dynamic development specialist as the Municipal Manager, in terms of Section 57 of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, (Act 32 of 2000). The incumbent reports directly to the Executive Mayor and the position is based on a performance contract. The successful candidate will sign a fixed term contract at a total cost to company, with the Council as well as a performance agreement. This contract can only be for a maximum period of 1 year after the next Local Government election.
 
Qualifications/ Experience: A recognized B-Degree in Public Administration / Political Sciences/ Social Sciences/Law, or equivalent. A minimum of five (5) years experience at senior management level; Extensive public sector experience and experience in Local Government is essential; Extensive experience in Financial Management, Policy Development and Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on Service Delivery; Knowledge and application of Performance Management (preferably in Local Government); Extensive experience in Community Facilitation and Networking; Goal orientated; It will be expected from the successful candidate to adhere to the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels; Valid Code B Driver's license.
 
 
Key Performance Areas: Responsible for corporate and strategic leadership; Ensure the allocation, management and optimization of resources; Facilitation of development of systems/strategies to handle statuary responsibilities/ determinations in conjunction with applicable legislation; Responsible for organizational performance; Liaise with, consulting and advice to political office-bearers; Creation of systems and procedures to ensure fulfilment of organization values; Managing the municipality and its Finance in conjunction with applicable legislation; Manage the effective utilization of personnel and the promotion of a healthy labour relations in conjunction with applicable labour legislation.
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Remuneration: R 1 067 587 — R 1 386 637 per annum (All inclusive package)
 
Enquiries regarding post: Contact Ald SW van Eeden, Executive Mayor, at 023 626 8202
 
Closing date: 23 September 2020 at 12:00. 
 
Applications (CV / application form (Annexure C for Snr Managers), qualifications, testimonial(s), ID and driver's licence where applicable) with covering letter must be submitted to the Municipal Manager at Postal Address: Private Bag X2, Ashton, 6715; E-mail: tcarstens@langeberg.gov.za; Fax: (023) 615 1563. 
 
Further information is available from the Manager: Human Resources at Tel (023) 615 8035 during normal office hours.
 
NB: 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. Applicants that have not received any feedback by 30 November 2020 must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. CV's will not be returned.
 
No application will be considered if an application form is not completed. The application form is on the website (www.langeberg.gov.za) and available at all municipal offices. The Municipality have the right not to make an appointment. All successful candidates' appointments are subject to verification of qualifications and criminal records. It will be expected from the candidates to undergo a thoroughly evaluation. Previous and current employers and references will be contacted. The successful candidate will be located in Ashton and appointment will be subjected to the signing of a service and performance contract in accordance with Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act as well as disclosure of financial interest. The appointment will take place in accordance with the Regulations on Appointments and Service Conditions of Senior Managers.
 
Ald SW van Eeden
Executive Mayor
Municipal Offices
Private Bag X2
ASHTON
6715