NKOMAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

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NKOMAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 
DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES 
PLACE : Nkomazi Local Municipality - Malalane in Mpumalanga, Category 4 Municipality 
SALARY : Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No: 47538 dated 18/11/2022. 
TYPE OF CONTRACT : PERMANENT 
 
Minimum Requirements of the post: 

• Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Social Sciences / Law or equivalent or a relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage; 
• Minimum of 5 years at middle management level, preferable in Local Government; 
• Have proven successful management experience in administration; 
• A Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate 
• Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD). A candidate without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on an exemption for minimum competency levels. 
• Knowledge of Local Government sector, legislations, policies, regulations, standards, and procedures. 
• Legibility in terms of the competence Framework for Senior/ Section 56 
• Managers as promulgated by the Minister: Corporate Government and Traditional Affairs 
• Extensive and practical knowledge of the Local Government environment. 
• Excellent Computer Skills 
• Strategic thinking, Planning, Prioritizing and Effective Communication Skills are essential. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; 
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management system applicable to Local Government; 
• Good knowledge of sully chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000); 
• Understanding of Municipal Legislative Framework including, Municipal Systems Act, MFMA, Municipal Structures Act, and other related legislation; 
• A valid Drivers’ License. 

 
Competencies Required: 

• Leading Competencies: Strategic direction and leadership; 
• People management; Programme and Project management; 
• Financial management; Change management; Governance leadership. Core Competencies: Moral Competence, 
• Planning and Organising, Analysis and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication and Result and Quality Focus 

 
Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide strategic leadership for all functional areas in the Corporate Services Department. 
• Managing and controlling various line functions within the directorate, such as General Administration, Human Resources Management, Executive Support, Corporate Strategy, Information Technology and Communications. Leading, directing, and managing staff within the Department so that they can meet their objectives. 
• Staff control and discipline. Rendering support by advising and overseeing all matters of procedures relating to minutes and resolutions of the Council Committee. Planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of various sections within the department including political offices. 
• Developing and implementing a departmental budget management. Developing departmental strategic programmes and operational plans. 
• Implementing the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as well as the strategic goals of the Corporate Services Department. Managing efficient provision of municipal services. 
• Updating statutes and council bylaws, human resource management including personnel provision and administration. Promoting sound labour relations, organizational development, occupational health and safety, change management and transformation. 
• Overseeing the implementation of basic conditions of employment Act no. 66 of 1995 as amended, employment equity plan and the skills development plan of the council.
• Aligning of the function and service delivery objectives against the capacity and capability of the department. 
• Ensure municipality complies with all legislation pertaining to financial management. 
• Advise the Accounting Officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to him/her in terms of the MFMA. 
• Develop and implement programmes and strategies to ensure effective and efficient of the sector plans. 
• Monitor financial risks and implement an anti-fraud and anti-corruption strategy in support of the Risk Management Unit programmes. 
• Oversee the review and development of planning and development related policies. 
• Give input towards preparation of the IDP and SDBIP. 
• Compile relevant reports as required by legislations and regulations. 
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles within the Corporate Services Department. 
• Implementation of Council resolutions related to the department. 

 
 
NOTE: Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subjected to screening and competency assessments. The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. This advertisement is subject to Local Government: Regulation on the appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers 17 January 2014. 
 
Nkomazi Local Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. Interested persons meeting the above-mentioned requirements are requested send application together with a detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications for the attention of the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X101, Malalane, 1320 or hand deliver applications at Nkomazi Local Municipality, 9 Park Street, Civic Centre, Malalane on or before 16 November 2023 @ 16h00. 
No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. 
Administrative enquires should be forwarded to Municipal Manager, Mr. XT Mabila at (013) 790 0245 or 082 395 1779. 
 
Please note: should you not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your  application unsuccessful. The municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
 
Mr. XT Mabila 
Municipal Manager