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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
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.
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The successful applicants 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 position 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.
 
 
 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND AGRICULTURE DIRECTORATE
 
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND AGRICULTURE
(FIVE-YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT)
LOCATION: KWANTU TOWERS, GOVAN MBEKI AVENUE: PORT ELIZABETH
REFERENCE NUMBER: 7791
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 from the incumbent
 
CORRECTION NOTICE
 
The "Job purpose” and "Requirements” in respect of the above position are as follows:
 
Job purpose:
The Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Directorate is responsible for implementing the Municipality’s constitutional responsibility for economic and social development, through the implementation of Council’s policies regulating economic, social and cultural development, in particular by integrating and leveraging the economic resources of the Municipality to create conditions conducive to small business development, tourism development, commercial and industrial investment and development, and infrastructure investment, and the social conditions conducive to such developments.
 
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 frameworks 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 post.
  • Five years’ relevant experience at middle management with proven successful institutional transformation within 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.
  • 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 framework 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). 
 

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The closing date in respect of this position has been extended to Friday, 8 February 2019 before 12h00 noon.
 
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IN RESPECT OF THE ABOVE POSITION
 
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