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NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 


​EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
GENERAL MANAGER-CORPORATE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Corporate Services
POST TITLE General Manager-Corporate Services
LOCATION Nkangala District Municipality in Middelburg
REFERENCE NUMBER NDM/CS45/09/2025
POST LEVEL 1/9
DURATION: Permanent
SALARY SCALE: R1 139 433/ R1 340 509/ R1 541 584 Total Package
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
  • Grade 12/Matric Certificate
  • NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law or equivalent,
  • Must have completed Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965 or be able to register for and complete same within eighteen (18) months.
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation,
  • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management,
  • Good knowledge of corporate support services including –
    • Human Capital Management.
    • Legal Services.
    • Facilities Management.
    • Information Communication Technology, and
    • Council Support.
  • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).
  • Good governance.
  • Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts.
 
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five (5) years' experience at a middle management, with proven successful management experience in administration.
 
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist the Municipal Manager with the overall governance of the Municipality.
  • Knowledge and understanding of policy and legislation.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management systems.
  • Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers as well as application of Council Standing Rules and Orders.
  • 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 structures.
  • Ensure sound labour relations within the municipality.
 
CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
The Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007, issued in terms of Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act 2003, provides that every Senior Manager of a municipality and municipal entity must meet the minimum competency requirements as set out in the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, 17th January 2014.
 
LEADING COMPETENCIES
  • Strategic Direction and Leadership
  • People management
  • Program and Project Management
  • Financial Management
  • Change Management
  • Governance Leadership
 
Further to the above the applicant must possess the following core competences:
  • Moral Competence
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Analysis innovation
  • Knowledge and information management
  • Results and quality focus





​NOTE
Nkangala District Municipality is a designated, equal opportunity, representative employer. Persons with disabilities and African, 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: 16 October 2025 @ 16:30
 
For enquiries: Contact Ms Susan Silinda on (013) 249 2082