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MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES
MATATIELE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
102 Main Street, Matatiele
P.0 Box 35, Matatiele
Tel: 039 737 3135 - Fax: 039 737 3611
Matatiele Local Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of gender, race and disability.
Suitably qualified persons are hereby invited to apply for the following vacancy which will be filled in terms of the Employment Equity Plan of the Municipality. Candidates whose appointment will enhance representativity of employees from the designated groups are encouraged to apply.
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PLACE OF WORK: 102 Main Street, MATATIELE
DEPARTMENT: Community Services
POSITION: General Manager: Community Services
CONTRACT: Five years fixed-term contract
REMUNERATION: Remuneration — between R894, 447 / R1, 022, 226 / R1, 133, 463 p.a. in terms of Government Gazette 43122 of 20 March 2020 or the latest set of regulations.
REQUIREMENTS: • Matriculation or equivalent certificate • B Degree in Social Sciences/ Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law or Equivalent Qualification and Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965). •A minimum of five years' experience at a middle management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. •Good communication skills • Good Governance. • Labour Relations Act, and other labour — related prescripts. • A valid Code B Driving License.
KNOWLEDGE: • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and Legislation •Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers • Good knowledge of core-functions services, including: Community and Social Safety; Environment and Waste Management; Cemetery Management; Parks and recreation management and EPWP; •Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000). *Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
REQUIREMENTS: • Matriculation or equivalent certificate • B Degree in Social Sciences/ Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law or Equivalent Qualification and Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965). •A minimum of five years' experience at a middle management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. •Good communication skills • Good Governance. • Labour Relations Act, and other labour — related prescripts. • A valid Code B Driving License.
KNOWLEDGE: • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and Legislation •Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers • Good knowledge of core-functions services, including: Community and Social Safety; Environment and Waste Management; Cemetery Management; Parks and recreation management and EPWP; •Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000). *Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful Candidate will be required to:
(a) Sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and to disclose any financial interests. (b) Undergo security vetting.
(c) Undergo competency assessments.
(d) Planning and organising skills
Willingness and ability to work over and above call of work and under pressure.
KEY ATTRIBUTES: • To strategically plan, direct, manage and develop policies, practices and daily running of The Municipality's Affairs; • Ability to manage the municipality's Community Services Department generally. • Set the Department's overall strategic direction; • To lead transformation issues for Organizational change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • The incumbent will be responsible for the following: •Design programmes and develop policies to promote an enabling environment for community based programmes as guided by the Municipal IDP. •Provide strategic leadership in relation to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) of the directorate •Overhead controls and management of Municipal parks, Cemeteries, Recreation facilities/ programmes, disaster management/ firefighting, public safety, driving license service centre, waste management and libraries *Develop and implement key strategic / business plans including Waste Disposal & Management Plan, Disaster Management Plan, Transport Plan, Traffic &Licensing Plan and Environmental Management Plan, *Manage Departmental budget, human resources& other resources in accordance with local government legislation and treasury regulations. *Manage efficient provision of municipal services. *Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems. *Direct and control key deliverables and outcomes for the department. *Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. *Ensure legislative, regulatory, policy, practices and operating standards compliance *Performance of other responsibilities assigned from time to time by competent authority.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful Candidate will be required to:
(a) Sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and to disclose any financial interests. (b) Undergo security vetting.
(c) Undergo competency assessments.
(d) Planning and organising skills
Willingness and ability to work over and above call of work and under pressure.
KEY ATTRIBUTES: • To strategically plan, direct, manage and develop policies, practices and daily running of The Municipality's Affairs; • Ability to manage the municipality's Community Services Department generally. • Set the Department's overall strategic direction; • To lead transformation issues for Organizational change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • The incumbent will be responsible for the following: •Design programmes and develop policies to promote an enabling environment for community based programmes as guided by the Municipal IDP. •Provide strategic leadership in relation to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) of the directorate •Overhead controls and management of Municipal parks, Cemeteries, Recreation facilities/ programmes, disaster management/ firefighting, public safety, driving license service centre, waste management and libraries *Develop and implement key strategic / business plans including Waste Disposal & Management Plan, Disaster Management Plan, Transport Plan, Traffic &Licensing Plan and Environmental Management Plan, *Manage Departmental budget, human resources& other resources in accordance with local government legislation and treasury regulations. *Manage efficient provision of municipal services. *Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems. *Direct and control key deliverables and outcomes for the department. *Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. *Ensure legislative, regulatory, policy, practices and operating standards compliance *Performance of other responsibilities assigned from time to time by competent authority.
CLOSING DATE: 10th of December 2021
Enquiries should be addressed to the Chief HR Officer: Personnel Management, Ms. E. Moeti either by email @ EMoeti@matatiele.gov.za (No applications should be sent by email, only enquiries may be sent.) or telephone (039) 737 8134
IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS: • Failure to submit documents listed above will result in disqualification of applicants; • Background screening and vetting of qualifications and references will be conducted on shortlisted candidates; • Proof of canvassing might lead to the disqualification of applicants; • No faxed or emailed applications will be considered; • Correspondence will be limited with selected applicants; • The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint in respect of the advertised posts.
Please apply by filling in the Application for Employment Form for General Managers obtainable from our website: www.matatiele.gov.za (not Z83 form) or from any of our Municipal Offices (Matatiele, Maluti, Cedarville and from a Ward Support Assistants in any of our 26 Wards). You must also send your Curriculum Vitae together with certified copies of your qualifications, Identity Document (ID) and Valid Driving Licence to: The Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 35, MATATIELE, 4730
OR
Submit your completed Employment Application Form and your CV and certified copies of your qualifications and ID document and valid driving licence where applicable by hand to: The Municipal Manager, Matatiele Local Municipality, 102 Main Street, MATATIELE, 4730
MR. L. MATIWANE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Notice No: 2021/2022-88