MAKANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

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1 X MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT
SECTION: INTERNAL AUDIT
DIRECTORATE: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
TASK GRADE: 17
SALARY SCALE: R796 628 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Matric plus B. Comm Degree in
Auditing or any relevant qualification and compulsory membership of the Institute of
Internal Auditors.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Five (5) years Management experience in an Internal Audit Unit in a local government environment. Report writing skills; Knowledge of all applicable regulations and legislation. Ability to do presentations; Valid Driver’s license.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Develop and maintain a risk-based Audit Plan and yearly internal Audit Programme for the Institution. Update the internal Audit Charter annually. Manage internal audit staff and equipment. Manage the operations of the Audit Committee. Advise directorates on their internal controls. Perform various compliance Audits as directed by the Accounting Officer. Conduct forensic and specialised investigation as directed by the Accounting Officer. Represent the Unit in Internal and External Disciplinary matters as directed by the Accounting Officer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 X MANAGER: TRAFFIC AND LICENSING SERVICES
SECTION: TRAFFIC AND LICENSING
DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
TASK GRADE: 17
SALARY SCALE: R796 628 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Grade 12, Diploma in Traffic Management (NQF Level 6), Driver’s and Learners Licence, Code B Driver’s License.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Five (5) years relevant experience in middle management, Computer Literacy – MS Office, application/comprehension of procedures and guidelines associated with specific administrative sequences.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manages and controls the implementation, monitoring evaluation and reporting sequences of administrative and technical outcomes for the Traffic Management Services associated with plans and procedural applications designed to accomplish key service delivery objectives with respect to the provision of Law Enforcement, administration, vehicle testing, driver’s/ learners licence testing and motor vehicle license through the co-ordination of preparations and quality systems and approval/certification processes in accordance with statutory legislation (National Road Safety Act) and SABS regulations, eNatis, and ensuring compliance with the NRTA 93/1996 and Quality Management System and Municipal By-laws; Identifies with the Road Safety & Law Enforcement strategy and statutory requirements and defines, implements and monitors the short-term plan/objectives for the functionality by: Communication with the Superintendent on specific Key Performance Areas (Law Enforcement, Vehicle, Driver/Learner’s testing and Motor Licensing), with a view to align functions and service delivery objectives against the capacity and capability of the Section; Monitoring/assessing the operation of the Vehicle Testing Centre and Licensing Units and evaluating the quality of the output through analysis and interpretation of reports; Formulating a Public Safety Crime Prevention and Security plans for the Municipality by developing and monitoring projects that subscribe to crime prevention principles and formulating crime prevention strategies that directly impact on local policing demographics; Planning work and allocating duties to employees to ensure that operational requirements are met; Analysing statistical information pertaining to staff attendance, overtime, leave and addressing deviations or occurrences of abuse and/or workplace conflict through the implementation of corrective measures in accordance with Human Resources policies and Procedures; Interpreting and consolidation the expenditure estimates for the Law Enforcement Section, preparing the draft budget and , monitoring financial performance with a view to correcting and/or reviewing applications and processes; Communicating with the Council’s Financial Section on audit findings and recommendations and institutes the necessary investigation or corrective measures.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 X MANAGER: SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USAGE
SECTION: SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USAGE
DIRECTORATE: LED AND PLANNING
TASK GRADE: 17
SALARY SCALE: R796 628 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4 years qualification Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech in Town and Regional Planning – NQF Level 7. Registration with the S.A Council for Town and Regional Planners as a Professional Planner, Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965) for Accounting Officers of Municipalities as provided in Regulation 493 dated 15 June 2007, Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Level (CPMD).
 
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 6 years relevant experience with extensive knowledge of Planning in Local Government environment of which 4 years must be at a management level. Code EB Driver’s License-Own Transport, Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) and email, Good knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory provisions, Experience in the fields of land use management and development facilitation, Additional experience in this environment, especially related to disposal of assets (land), will be an added advantage, Ethical Behaviour, Analytical Skills, High level of responsibility, Ability to give attention to detail, Good organisational skills, Public relations and administrative abilities.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage Land Use control for Makana Local Municipality to ensure that Town Planning Development and Spatial Planning meet statutory requirements; Ensure that the IDP objectives set out in the Councils’ SDBIP in relation to the Councils’ Land Usage Management function are achieved within the stipulated timelines through ensuring accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirement enabling the department to contribute positively towards meeting objectives and aligning IDP to the budget process; Ensure compliance with Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act no. 16 of 2013(SPLUMA); Assist with Township establishment for the purpose of facilitating the housing delivery processes; Assist in the preparation of the Spatial Development Framework, the review thereof and the formulation of the Land Development Objective in line with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act; Administer, formulate, maintain and update the Municipal Zoning Schemes Regulations and ensure that were applicable to EIA regulations are adhered to; Preparation of monthly reports for the Portfolio Committee, MAYCO and Council for consideration; Assume overall responsibility for the Management of the Land Use Management and Municipal Property Management by anticipating problems and identifying implications for the attention of the Director and Council to take informed decisions; Signing legal documents on behalf of the Director in terms of the delegated authority by scrutinizing documents and affixing signature if order to meet Council’s legal obligations; Controls the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the Sub-Directorate; Administration & reports: Manage specific administrative and Compilation of good quality reports for consideration by Senior Management and the appropriate structures of the Council and as well as the Council when necessary; Internal and external communication: Interacts internally and externally disseminating technical and professional information with recommendations.
 
 
 
 
 

​1 X PMS PRACTITIONER
SECTION: IDP AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
DIRECTORATE: MUNICIPAL MANAGER’S OFFICE
TASK GRADE: 11
SALARY SCALE: R334 201 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Degree or Diploma in Human
Resources/ Public Management.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: 3 years experience working within Municipal Environment more with IDP and Performance Management Systems; Computer literate.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Provide support in quality assurance on generation and creating SMART Key Performance Indicators on the automated system for Top-Layer and Department SDBIP; Generating and creating individual performance scorecards on the automated system for cascading of performance management to Middle Management/ Section Heads (Supervisors) and Departmental Teams; Maintaining the Performance Management record keeping on MunSoft automated system, updating files with the correspondence and instructional documentation and, accessing relevant information or retrieving records to facilitate audits; Creating and maintaining functions on the automated Performance Management System to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for Individual Performance Assessments; Providing training and support on the functioning of the automated Performance Management for reporting purposes; Conducting PMS activities in relation to quarterly, mid-term and year-end performance reviews for Senior and Middle Management; Maintain user access control to the system and daily updates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 X PAYMASTER: SALARIES
SECTION: EXPENDITURE
DIRECTORATE: BUDGET & TREASURY OFFICE
TASK GRADE: 10
SALARY SCALE: R287 333 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bookkeeping certificate/ Diploma NQF level 6 in Accounting or equivalent, Two (2) years’ experience in Expenditure management.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Extensive knowledge of the PAYDAY payroll system with proven accounting skills, Computer Literacy – Office application & payroll systems used in the Municipality.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Implement task/ activities with processing and compilation of payroll/ salary information by processing payroll parameters on the system with regards to statutory deductions, rates of pay, transfers etc. Capturing salary wage information of employees/ councilors against specific control votes and inserting required information with respect to benefits to activate deduction sequence. Preparing and extracting payroll report and proceeding with the printing of pay slips upon approval. Attending to the payment of salary allowance, sending payment notification/advice to 3rd parties. Addressing queries relating to deductions and allowances and provides explanations to calculations/ adjustments based on the information pertaining to benefit administration fund rules. Implement specific administrative/ accounting sequences.
 
 
 
 
 
2 X TRAFFIC OFFICERS
SECTION: TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE: PUBLIC SAFETY & COMMUNITY SERVICES
TASK GRADE: 8
SALARY SCALE: R226 662 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Grade 12, Registered Traffic Officer, Examiner of driver’s license will be an added advantage, One (1) year experience as Traffic Officer.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Must be mentally fit, Able to work in all weather.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Performs activities/ tasks associated with maintaining law, order and safety through the application of laid down laid down policing, protection and rescue procedures. Attending court when required to give evidence, attending to processes aimed ensuring compliance with laws, by-laws and regulations to ensure any action or situation threatening safety is identified and promptly attended to and the National Road Traffic Act, Municipal Systems Act, Road Traffic and South Africa Police Service Act are complied with.
 
 
 
 
 
1 X PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE MAYOR
SECTION: MAYOR’S OFFICE
DIRECTORATE: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
TASK GRADE: 8
SALARY SCALE: R226 662 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Grade 12, Secretarial/ Public Administration Diploma – NQF Level 6, Computer Literacy – Office Applications, Two (2 ) years’ experience, Driver’s License.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Verbal and Writing Skill, Telephone Etiquette, Interpersonal Relations, Attention to detail
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Retirement: Performs typing; Handles enquiries and coordinating the diary of the Executive Mayor; Provide an efficient support service and ensure the effective functioning of the office; Respond to enquiries; Perform administrative support functions to ensure the proper and smooth functioning of the office, make travelling arrangements for the Executive Mayor and Councillors to ensure the smooth organizing of the travels/ visits.
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 X TOWN PLANNER
SECTION: BUILDING CONTROL UNIT
DIRECTORATE: LED & PLANNING
TASK GRADE: 14
SALARY SCALE: R533 086 (plus council benefits)
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A recognised Degree/ Diploma in Town & Regional Planning or equivalent NQF 7 Qualification, Must be registered with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner.
 
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: 3-4 years work experience on Spatial Planning & Land Use Management in Local Government; Code B Driving License; High level of computer competency with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Planning and Organising, Urban Design, Land Use Management, Information Management, Research, Information Analysis and Policy Knowledge Management, Public Consultation, Organising Skills, Public Relations and Administration ability, Socio-Economic/ Socio-Political Awareness and Policy Conceptualisation.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Management processes and procedures associated with the provision of building plans for compliance in relation to zoning & land use regulations; Evaluate and Assess land use & development applications to verify compliance in terms of SPLUMA & any other applicable legislation; Write reports & make recommendations to the Authorised Official or Municipal Planning Tribunal on development applications; Provide support to the internal departments and government sector departments on planning related queries, Provide input in the drafting of policies, guidelines with respect to town planning & land use management; Provide administrative & information dissemination for the department; Attend consultation meetings or community meetings engagements that may impact planning.
  
NOTE: All the positions will be filled in line with Makana LM Employment Equity Plan and the Council reserves the rights not to fill the vacant positions.
 
NO EMAILED / LATE / FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
Enquiries may be directed to Ms X. Ngcete on 046 603 6110

 
 
 
 
 
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CHAIRPERSON OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
(3 YEARS CONTRACT)
 
BACKGROUND: In accordance with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, the Municipal Manager is required to appoint an independent external person to serve as a Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee. This will ensure that the Municipality has and maintains an effective, and transparent systems of financial and risk management and internal control, (Section 62(1)(c) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003).
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A relevant postgraduate Degree in Accounting, Auditing and/or Risk Management.  Added Advantage: CA(SA)/ Any other relevant Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration and Leadership, Legal, and Financial Management; Certified Risk Management Practitioner; Certified Internal Auditor, and Certified Fraud Examiner. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years public sector management experience in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing and Risk Management. Previous experience in serving on governance and oversight committees and member/chairperson of Risk Committees (minimum of 5 years’ experience). The candidate must have proven experience in having achieved a clean audit opinion in respect of Risk Management from the Office of the Auditor-General. Must have excellent and in-depth knowledge of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Corporate Governance, Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Enterprise Wide Risk Management, COSO model, ISO 31000, Fraud Risk Management, Fraud prevention and ICT Governance. Extensive knowledge of the Local Government Sector will be an added advantage.
 
KEY FUNCTIONS:
The ideal candidate is expected to:
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring the implementation of risk management framework, policy, charter and strategy within the Department.
• Provide guidance on integration of risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
• Provide advice / guidance on setting risk appetite and review risk appetite, tolerance levels, and anti-fraud measures.
• Lead the Committee in conducting its activities in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, PFMA, Risk Committee Charter and King IV Report on Corporate Governance.
• Provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Officer on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s recommendations to address such issues.
• Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the terms of reference (Committee Charter).
 
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION:
The term of office of appointed candidate will be 3 years, and will be remunerated in accordance with the prescripts and guidelines published by National Treasury. Risk management Committee has four statutory meetings per annum and additional meetings may be convened by the chairperson as deemed necessary by the Committee and or Accounting Officer. The Municipality has the right to renew contract for another term in line with prevailing prescripts.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be submitted on an Official Makana Local Municipality Application Form that is downloadable on our website: www.makana.gov.za accompanied by the following:-
• A signed application letter.
• Comprehensive CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Certified copy of identity document. (all certified copies not older than 3 months)
• All applications may be hand-delivered to The Office of the Municipal Manager Makana Municipality, 86 High Street, City Hall, Makhanda or posted to the Municipal Manager, P O Box 176, Makhanda, 6140 or emailed to nkosi@makana.gov.za indicating the position title on the subject line.
 
NO LATE / FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
 
Failure to comply with the above will result in disqualifying your application. Canvassing of Councillors and Officials will automatically disqualify any application. 
 
Enquiries maybe directed to Ms N.P. Kosi - 046 603 6111 and or nkosi@makana.gov.za. 
 
• Closing date: 25 August 2025
 
MR PM KATE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
 
(ALL APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION IN THE PREVIOUS ADVERT DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY BUT WILL BE CONSIDERED)
 
Should candidates not be notified of the outcome of the application within 30 days after closing date, they may regard themselves as having been unsuccessful.