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MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES
MKHONDO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Mkhondo Municipality, which is a gateway to the Province of Mpumalanga from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Swaziland, seeks to appoint highly motivated self-starters and visionaries to the extremely challenging positions of:
GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ref: GMCS/12/22
The position is a five (05) year fixed term employment contract based in eMkhondo (former Piet Retief) subjected to the signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement, disclosure of financial interests and security vetting. The incumbent will be reporting to the Municipal Manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide leadership to the Department of Community Services as a whole and ensure service delivery is provided to the community
Annual Total remuneration package R 894 447 – R1 022 226 – R 1 133 463
The above Annual Total remuneration is as per Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000
(Upper Limit of the annual total remuneration package)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Bachelor Degree in Social Science/ Public Administration / Law or equivalent • 5 years relevant experience • Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body will be an added advantage • Valid Driver’s license.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional government systems and performance management • Understanding of operations and delegation of powers, as well as • Health services management • Cemetery management • Public safety • Parks and recreation management.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and direct the provision of Traffic and Community Safety; Fire and Rescue; Disaster Management; Library, Heritage, Arts and Culture; Solid Waste Management; Youth and Sports Development; Parks and Recreation; and Solid Waste Management Services to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner • Develop, Implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the strategic objectives of the Municipality • Integrate service delivery in the context of the Councils IDP and overseeing implementation • Manage the directorate budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan • Providing Advice and support to Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Bachelor Degree in Social Science/ Public Administration / Law or equivalent • 5 years relevant experience • Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body will be an added advantage • Valid Driver’s license.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional government systems and performance management • Understanding of operations and delegation of powers, as well as • Health services management • Cemetery management • Public safety • Parks and recreation management.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and direct the provision of Traffic and Community Safety; Fire and Rescue; Disaster Management; Library, Heritage, Arts and Culture; Solid Waste Management; Youth and Sports Development; Parks and Recreation; and Solid Waste Management Services to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner • Develop, Implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the strategic objectives of the Municipality • Integrate service delivery in the context of the Councils IDP and overseeing implementation • Manage the directorate budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan • Providing Advice and support to Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate.
CLOSING DATE & TIME 3 JUNE 2022 @14h00
Enquiries: Ms. Lyzette Botha on 017 2850 200
To apply: Please forward your application on the Prescribed Annexure C of the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Manager (Government Gazette Published 17 January 2014 No 37245” with a concise CV with original certified copies (Not older than three months) of all relevant qualifications, Identity Document and Valid Driver’s License with at least three contactable references to:
Hand delivery
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Civic Centre
Corner Mark and De Wet Street
Piet Retief
2380
or
Post
Senior Manager: Human Resources
Mkhondo Local Municipality
P.O. Box 23
Piet Retief
2380
Failing to sign the Prescribed Annexure C form will constitute an automatic disqualification
Note: Correspondence will be conducted with short-listed candidates only
No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted If you do not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Municipal is committed to the implementation of its Employment Equity Plan, and in this vein, appropriately qualifying women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.
The above appointments are subjects to mandatory competency assessment and security clearance.
AW NKONYANE - ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER.