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NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO
 


​In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply subject to meeting the inherent requirements of the position.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement; disclose his/her financial interests and undergo pre-employment screening and competency assessment as part of the selection process. 
Appointment to the advertised position will be permanent, in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations and Guidelines.
Normal fringe benefits will apply to this position.
 
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
LOCATION: NONINZI LUZIPHO BUILDING, GQEBERHA
REFERENCE/POSITION CODE: 250575
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
(Minimum: R1 644 307; Midpoint: R2 017 553; Maximum: R2 390 802)
(ALL INCLUSIVE) 
The remuneration package offered will be commensurate to the level of qualifications, skills, competencies and experience required of the incumbent in accordance with Local Government Regulations on appointment of senior managers.
 
Job purpose: 
The Office of the Chief Operating Officer is inter alia responsible for providing strategic support to the Offices of the City Manager and the Executive Mayor, overseeing and integrating the operational activities of the Municipality, ensuring good corporate governance within the organisation, as well as constitutional, legislative and policy compliance, and contract management services. It incorporates the offices responsible respectively for the Integrated Development Plan, policy formulation, transformation and performance management, and legal services.
The successful candidate will form part of the Management Team of the municipal administration, reporting to and being accountable to the City Manager in terms of the policy and legislative framework of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
 
Requirements:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or equivalent qualification relevant to the knowledge and skills required for the position.
  • Five years’ experience at senior management and middle management level, of which at least two years must be at senior management with proven successful institutional transformation within the public and private sectors.
  • A Certificate in Municipal Finance and Management or attaining within eighteen (18) months after employment the number of unit standards required for Senior Managers in terms of the 2007 Municipal Regulations on Competency levels.
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service for Professionals (SACSSP) will be an added advantage.
  • A valid Code B driver’s licence and own transport.
  • Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and experience of the principles of good corporate governance and compliance in a government or quasi-government environment, as well as policy implementation, contract and risk management, implementation of systems and controls, and performance management.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the management of a substantial staff complement and budget.
  • Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy frameworks governing the local sphere of government and the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).
 
The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following core functions:
  • Ensuring compliance by the Municipality with the constitutional, legislative and policy framework of local government.
  • Developing, where necessary, and implementing appropriate operational systems and controls to enhance good cooperative governance and financial management.
  • Developing, implementing and maintaining risk and contract management systems and procedures within the organisation.
  • Providing legal services to the Municipality as a whole.
  • Providing administrative support to the Executive Mayor in respect of IDP development and review.
  • Maintaining and enhancing the performance management system and its administration within the organisation.
  • Providing strategic support to the organisation on matters of policy development and transformation.
  • Procuring goods, as well as professional and other services, as may be required from time to time, in terms of the regulatory framework of the Supply Chain Management Policy.
  • Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive set of management and financial systems and controls within the Directorate and maintaining regular reporting standards in terms of the requirements of the MFMA and municipal accounting standards.
  • Managing the human resources of the Directorate, in a highly unionised environment, to contribute to labour peace and minimise disputes.
 
Type of knowledge required:
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
  • Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
  • Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers and good governance.
  • Audit risk management establishment and functionality and budget finance management.
 
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Please note that in terms of the Local Government: Regulations on the appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers Government Gazette No. 37245 of 17 January 2014, a special form is utilised to assist the Municipality in recruiting, selecting and appointing suitable candidates in senior management positions.
 
NOTE: Online applications via the Vacancies e-recruitment service, on the municipal website. Applicants will also be required to submit the specific Executive Director's application form as part of their supporting documentation. No application form other than the form on the website will be accepted.
In Vacancies on the website: https://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/vacancies, go to the Executive Director's application form: https://nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/datarepository/documents/nmbm-application-for-empoyment-executive-director_V6S17.pdf
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality reserves the right to fill or not to fill the position. 
 
Enquiries: Ms Ayanda Mokuena: tel. 041 506 7323 or Mr Chris Jamda: tel. 041 506 2448
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025 BEFORE 14:00.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE












​In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
 
PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTORATE
WELLNESS COORDINATOR
(OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS)
POSITION CODE: 240508
TASK Grade 13 (R558 048 – R775 848 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 
Qualification and experience required:
  • Diploma in Nursing Science recognised by the South Africa Nursing Council (SANC) as a registered Nurse.
  • B, Cur Degree in Nursing Science recognised by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a registered Nurse, with one or more of the following qualifications: Primary Health Care, Community Health, Occupational Health and Administration preferred as well as certificate for SANS160001:2013 Wellness and Disease Management System (includes HIV/AIDS).
  • Computer literacy.
  • Five years’ relevant work experience.
 
Key attributes and competencies:
  • Management, report-writing, communication as well as supervisory skills.
  • Operational planning and coordination skills.
  • Monitoring and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to drive, lift, sit, stand for long periods, walk distances, stop, carry, push, pull, reach, etc.
  • Be a non-smoker, correct BMI.
  • Ability to work alone, resilience, cope with fast-paced stressful environment.
  • Ability to strategise and prioritise.
  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
 
Job purpose:
Initiating, organising and implementing Wellness program to improve the well-being of employees by helping them to make healthy lifestyle choices to reach their full potential, to limit the burdens of disease, increase productivity and morale and to reduce the absenteeism rate in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025 BEFORE 14
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE




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