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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

VACANCY
 
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, creed 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.
 
 
The successful applicant will be required to sign a fixed-term employment contract and performance agreement; disclose his/her financial interests and undergo pre-employment screening and competency assessment as part of the selection process in respect of the positions below.
 
Appointment to the position below will be made on a fixed-term performance-based contract in terms of Sections 54A, 56 and 57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000), as amended (the MSA), read together with the Local Government: Municipal Performance Regulations, 2006, Government Gazette No 37245 dd 17/1/2014, Government Gazette No. 41173 dd 10/10/2017 and the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act No. 56 of 2003): and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007.
 
In compliance with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Employment Equity Plan, preference in respect of an appointment in the position below will be given to suitably qualified Indian/While males or African/Coloured/Indian/White females.
 
 
 
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
 
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(FIVE-YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT)
LOCATION: ALGOA HOUSE BUILDING, PORT ELIZABETH
REFERENCE NUMBER: 7797
ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
(Minimum: R1 444 570; Midpoint: R1 772 478; Maximum: R2 100 387)
(ALL INCLUSIVE)
 
Please CLICK HERE to download the application form for THIS position
 
The remuneration package offered will be commensurate to the level of qualifications, skills, competencies and experience required of the incumbent
 
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 as a whole, 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 middle management level, 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 8 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, in particular, 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, so as to contribute to labour peace and minimise disputes.


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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IN RESPECT OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS
 
Please note that in terms of the Local Government: Regulations on the appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers No. 37245, a special form is utilised to assist the Municipality in recruiting, selecting and appointing senior managers.
 
The relevant official application form is obtainable from the eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building (formerly Brister House), Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth. Application forms may also be downloaded from the municipal website:  www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za  Alternatively, requests for the official application form must be emailed to  recruitment@mandelametro.gov.za  (contact person: Ms Vuyiseka Gula – tel. 041 506-3259). No application forms other than the abovementioned will be accepted.
 
Completed  application forms,  CVs and certified copies of supporting documentation must be mailed to Reception, eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth 6000 or delivered to the eighth floor, Lillian Diedericks Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Port Elizabeth or emailed to  recruitment@mandelametro.gov.za. 
 
Enquiries: Ms Ayanda Mokuena: tel. 041 506 7323 or Mr Mzimasi Mangcotywa at 041 506 3253.
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 08 FEBRUARY 2019 BEFORE 12H00 NOON.
 
 
Ref. 6 – 18/20 January 2019