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MALUTI A PHOFUNG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


​Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality is an employment who subscribes to and promotes the principles of employment equity and affirmative action. The municipality seeks a suitably qualified person to fill the under-mentioned position
 
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
POSITION: DIRECTOR- CORPORATE SERVICES
The appointment will be made in compliance with the provisions of sections 54A &57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, no 3 of 2022. Appointments will be on a permanent basis subjected to an annual performance agreement.
Remuneration: Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality is a Category 6 and the current upper limit applicable is: Total remuneration package of R 1,283,670 (minimum), R1,528,180 (midpoint), R1,724,407 (maximum) per annum as per Government Gazette No 50737 of 30 May 2024.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
• Postgraduate in Public Administration, Management Science Law or a related Field.
• Public Finance Management and Administration
• At least 7 years' experience in corporate services, Finance or Operations, with at least 2 years in a senior management role
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment and implementation.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The appointed candidate must be a South African citizen or permanent resident with no criminal record. He/she must be in possession of a valid driver's licence (Code 08 (EB) and a suitable vehicle for proper performance of his/her functions; willingness to work irregular hours with extensive travelling; compliance with limitation of political rights as contained in Municipal Systems Amendment Act, No 7 of 2011. Computer literacy. A person of honesty and integrity.
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE: • Valid driver's licence (Code 08 (EB)) • NO criminal record • Computer literacy. A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette no 29967 date 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage.
 
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• Corporate Governance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, financial reporting and financial planning.
• Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements and optimize business operations
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of professionals in corporate services.




APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
1. Applicants must download and fill in an Application Form (Annexure C) available on the Municipal Website at (www.maluti-a-phofung.gov.za which is also accessible on www.gpwonline.co.za) or directly from the Government Notice No. 21 of 17 January 2014 (Annexure C). No Applications will be considered if it is not on the Official Application Form. The application form must be accompanied by detailed CV, originally certified copies of qualifications, Identity document, driver's licence and covering letter depicting the reference number of the post applied for;
2. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency based assessment over 2 day's prior appointment in terms of Annexure A (Competency framework for Senior Managers) of Notice No.21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 of 17 January 2014;
3. Short-listed candidate will be subjected to reference checks, criminal record check and signing of indemnity forms;
4. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof thereof.
5. The successful candidate will be required to sign an Employment Contract on or before assumption of duty, a Performance Agreement within 60 days of appointment and the necessary Disclosure of Financial Interest Forms as well as undergoing the necessary Security Vetting Processes;
6. The incumbent will be stationed at Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality's head office situated in Phuthaditjhaba, but may be deployed anywhere within the municipality depending on the operational requirements;
7. Due to the large number of applicants, correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within a period of two months after the closing date of the advertisement, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
8. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Accounting Officer;
9. The municipality reserves a right not to appoint any applicant to this position;
10. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted;
11. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified.
 
Applications must be directed to: The Municipal Manager: Adv M M Mofokeng, Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, PRIVATE BAG X805, WITSIESHOEK 9870, or hand-delivered at Maluti-A-Phofung Local Municipality, Cnr of Moremoholo and Motloung Streets, PHUTHADITJHABA 9866.Council reserve the rights not to make appointments.
 
Further enquiries may be directed to: The Manager: Municipal Manager's Office, Adv M M Mofokeng at tel. 058 718 3767/6616 during office hours.
 
CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2025
 
ADV MM MOFOKENG.
MUNICIPAL MANAGER