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NGQUSHWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
NGQUSHWA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Tel.: 040 6733 095 - Fax: 040 6733 771
PO Box 539, Peddie, 5640
Ngqushwa Municipality incorporating Hamburg, Peddle Town, rural and portion of King Williams Town rural invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the following position:-
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Duration: Sixteen (16) months Performance Based Contract
Salary: A total remuneration in terms of the Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Package (Government Gazette No. 42023 of 08 November 2018) Payable to Municipal Manager for Category 3 municipality.
Requirements: • A recognised B degree in Public Administration/Business Administration/Political Science/Law or equivalent (NQF Level 7) • A recognised Postgraduate Degree at NQF Level 8 will be an added advantage • Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965) • 7-10 years' experience at management level of which 5 years should be at executive senior management in public and/or Local Government. • Extensive experience in Financial Management, Policy Development and Management, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Programmed Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on service delivery.
• Proven record in Municipal Transformation and Turnaround of local and public sector organisation • Knowledge and application of Performance Management (preferably in Local Government sphere), Council operations and Delegation of powers as well as King 4 Code • Extensive experience in community facilitation and networking. • Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of government and with all stakeholders. • Valid code B driver's licence.
Skills and Competencies: Must be an excellent communicator at all levels; visionary and inspirational leader; customer orientated and sensitive to the needs of communities; an action driven team player; ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality and developmental strategist
Additional Requirements: Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government which amongst others, is Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Structures Act
Key responsibilities: • As Head of Administration and Accounting Officer, take overall performance • Transform the organisation to one that is developmentally administration • Inform and develop an economical, effective, efficient and • Operate in accordance with the Municipal IDP, Budget and Performance Management • Responsive to the needs of the local community to participate in municipal development linkages between the neighbouring municipalities • Manage administration with Municipal Systems Acts, Municipal Financial Management Act and other applicable Implement an Integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress • Manage of staff, maintain staff discipline • Promote sound labour relations and Labour legislation • Advise political structures and office-bearers, manage them, administer and carry out their decisions. • Administer and implement legislations • Facilitate community participation in municipal affairs • Develop assess community satisfaction with municipal services • Implement applicable legislation to the municipality • Perform other functions assigned by the Council.
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES
five (5) year performance agreement
Total package: Negotiable in terms of Government Gazette No. 42023 of 08 November 2018
Qualifications/Requirements: • A recognised Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/ Environmental Sciences or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification is required. • Minimum of (5) five years relevant experience at middle/senior management level. • Certificate of completion in Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels. • A valid Code EB driver's licence is essential. • Good knowledge and understanding of key and related Local Government Legislation and Regulations (viz, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, MFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, National Environment Management Act; National Road Traffic Act etc.) is required. • Proven knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and Performance Management systems. • Knowledge and proven experience in policy development and by-laws.• Proven experience inmanagement of projects in the field of waste management, community services and protection services. • Good knowledge of Council operations and delegation of powers is required. • Proven experience and knowledge of risk management • Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality.
Additional Requirements: Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government which amongst others, is Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Structures Act.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and provides strategic support to the business functions within Ngqushwa Local Municipality with the main focus being: • Implementation of the strategic goals as identified in the Integrated Development Plan of the Municipality. • Ensuring the effective management and compliance of legislation and policies in respect of Key Performance Areas. • Develop and implement policies, procedures and by-laws relevant to the environmental health and community services. • Execute the approved budget in line with the Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan. • Enforce compliance with all relevant statues. • Prepare and control the directorate budget.
Skills and Competencies: Must be an excellent communicator at all levels; visionary and inspirational leader; customer orientated and sensitive to the needs of communities; an action driven team player; ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality and developmental strategist
Additional Requirements: Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government which amongst others, is Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Structures Act
Key responsibilities: • As Head of Administration and Accounting Officer, take overall performance • Transform the organisation to one that is developmentally administration • Inform and develop an economical, effective, efficient and • Operate in accordance with the Municipal IDP, Budget and Performance Management • Responsive to the needs of the local community to participate in municipal development linkages between the neighbouring municipalities • Manage administration with Municipal Systems Acts, Municipal Financial Management Act and other applicable Implement an Integrated Development Plan and monitor its progress • Manage of staff, maintain staff discipline • Promote sound labour relations and Labour legislation • Advise political structures and office-bearers, manage them, administer and carry out their decisions. • Administer and implement legislations • Facilitate community participation in municipal affairs • Develop assess community satisfaction with municipal services • Implement applicable legislation to the municipality • Perform other functions assigned by the Council.
Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES
five (5) year performance agreement
Total package: Negotiable in terms of Government Gazette No. 42023 of 08 November 2018
Qualifications/Requirements: • A recognised Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/ Environmental Sciences or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification is required. • Minimum of (5) five years relevant experience at middle/senior management level. • Certificate of completion in Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels. • A valid Code EB driver's licence is essential. • Good knowledge and understanding of key and related Local Government Legislation and Regulations (viz, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, MFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, National Environment Management Act; National Road Traffic Act etc.) is required. • Proven knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and Performance Management systems. • Knowledge and proven experience in policy development and by-laws.• Proven experience inmanagement of projects in the field of waste management, community services and protection services. • Good knowledge of Council operations and delegation of powers is required. • Proven experience and knowledge of risk management • Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality.
Additional Requirements: Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government which amongst others, is Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Structures Act.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and provides strategic support to the business functions within Ngqushwa Local Municipality with the main focus being: • Implementation of the strategic goals as identified in the Integrated Development Plan of the Municipality. • Ensuring the effective management and compliance of legislation and policies in respect of Key Performance Areas. • Develop and implement policies, procedures and by-laws relevant to the environmental health and community services. • Execute the approved budget in line with the Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan. • Enforce compliance with all relevant statues. • Prepare and control the directorate budget.
NOTE: Qualification and SA Citizens checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Security vetting will be done. Successful candidates will be subjected to additional checks including competency assessment. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.
Written application must be submitted on the Prescribed Annexure C of Government Gazette No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014. The form needs to be filled in completely and signed on the last page (in the event that the application is not completed properly, the application will be disqualified).
Interested persons should submit an application letter together with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and the names of at least three contactable references, to the Acting Mayor, P. 0. Box 539, Peddle, 5640 or can be hand delivered to Ngqushwa Municipal Offices, Cnr. N2 and R345 Road, Peddle.
Enquiries can be directed to Mr. L Nqawa at 040 6733 095.
NB: • No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted • Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to competency assessment and vetting processes • Only certified copies of certificates, ID and driver's license accepted. • Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials will result to disqualification of your application • Only the shortlisted and successful applicants would be contacted, therefore if you have not heard from us within 30 days after the closing date regard yourself as unsuccessful, however the Municipality appreciates your interest and wishes you the best in your career. • Ngqushwa Municipality is under no obligations to fill the post after advertisement thereof. • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to disclose their disability status on their application. • Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in line with Employment Equity Act & Plan.
Closing date: 25 FEBRUARY 2021
MS. ZZ. SIWUNDLA
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER