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NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 


​GENERAL MANAGER-CDS
Experience Level 5 Years
Job Type Permanent
 
NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 
Corporate Services
 
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Services
POST TITLE: General Manager-CDS
LOCATION: Nkangala District Municipality in Middelburg
REFERENCE NUMBER: NDM/CDS/43/09/2025
POST LEVEL: 1/9
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY SCALE: Minimum R1 139 433 – Midpoint R1 340 509 – Maximum R1 541 584 (In accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000, (Act No. 32 Of 2000): Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers, published on the 30th May 2024)
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
  • Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)
  • A recognized relevant degree at NQF level 7 in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law or -equivalent.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver`s license.
  • No criminal record
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognized relevant professional body will be added advantage.
  • Must have completed a CPMD or MFMP programme or be able to complete such within 18 [eighteen] months from the date of assumption of duties.
  • A Master’s Degree in Community Development / Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • A practical knowledge of health services management.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of all local government legislations and all policies that governs Municipalities and relevant to the department.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
  • Knowledge of the statutory requirements regarding the position and the ability to comply therewith.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
 
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five (05) years' experience at middle management and have proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
  • Understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers,
  • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework;
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation applicable to Local Government;
  • Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). Good governance.
  • Good knowledge of financial management including: revenue management; supply chain management;
  • Budgeting;
  • Good management of expenditure;
  • Ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES:
Strategic direction and leadership; People management Financial management; Governance leadership, ethics, and values in financial management; Programme and Project management; Change management; Governance leadership; Planning and organising; Moral competence; Analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; Communication; Results and quality focus.
 
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL
Programme and Project Management *Financial Management *Service Delivery Management *Problem Solving Management *People Management & Empowerment *Client Orientation & Customer Focus *Communication *Competence in Self-Management *Knowledge of Performance Management & Reporting *Willingness to work irregular hours*A strategic thinker who possess leadership qualities with strong general management skills, with ability to develop and formulate policy, procedures and systems *Understanding the transformation challenges and change management *Well developed conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills and computer literate *Resource management skills *Financial and budgeting skills *Ability to manage performance *The ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality *A foresighted developmental strategist on practical ordinary and intelligence security issues *Sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Reporting directly to the Accounting Officer, the recommended candidate will:
  • Assist the Municipal Manager with the overall governance of the Municipality.
  • Provide management advice to Council, the Accounting Officer as well as the Executive Management Team.
  • Develop and implement key strategies / Business Plans to ensure effective implementation and management of systems, processes, procedures and controls relating to Community Development Services
  • Develop and manage the directorate's budget such that expenditure is in line with Council, MFMA and supply chain requirements.
  • Coordinate and support local Municipalities.
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structure.
  • Ensure sound labour relations within the department.
  • Establish a Performance Management System and ensure adherence thereto;
  • Liaise with stakeholders local, provincial and national.
Further the successful candidate will be responsible for leading, direct and managing staff within the Community Development Directorate so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives, viz: -
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Provide support and directive to Waste and environmental management, Parks and Recreation Management, Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Public Safety; and *Parks and recreation management.
  • Facilities Management, Licensing, Security and Disaster Management.





​NOTE
Nkangala District Municipality is a designated, equal opportunity, representative employer. Persons with disabilities andAfrican, Indian and Coloured Females are especially encouraged to apply, although this does not suggest that the process of recruitment excludes members from non-designated groups. All applications must be made on the Official Application form provided in our website www.nkangaladm.gov.za accompanied by a comprehensive CV together with certified copies of qualifications and documents. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks including qualifications, employment records, criminal records, company ownership/directorship and reference checks. Applications not accompanied by the required documentation will not be considered. Late applications will not be considered.
 
If you do not receive any response within three (03) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Regret correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Nkangala District Municipality is a designated, equal opportunity, representative employer. It acknowledges its mandate to take affirmative action measures to ensure equitable representation of suitably qualified people from designated groups in in all occupational levels and categories and promotes representivity based on race, gender, and disability in Local Government through the filling of positions. Candidates whose will promote the EE target and goals of the Municipality will therefore receive preference. People living with disability, black, Indians, women, white males are encouraged to apply, although this does not suggest that the process of recruitment exclude members from non – designated groups.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidates will undergo security and qualifications vetting. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants should apply online attaching: an application letter, detailed CV together with certified copies of qualifications and identity document, as well as the completed prescribed NDM General Application Form for Employment, available from Council’s website. Applications can be sent through by following this link http://e-recruit.nkangaladm.gov.za or by emailing their applications to e-recruitment@nkangaladm.gov.za. Employment equity and affirmative action will be considered in filling this vacancy, (youth women candidates shall have preference). Short listed candidates will be vetted as one of the selection criteria. Candidates, who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, should consider their applications unsuccessful. Nkangala District Municipality reserves the right not to fill this position
 
Closing Date: 26 September 2025 @ 13:30
 
For enquiries: Contact Ms Susan Silinda on (013) 249 2082
 
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