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NONGOMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Tel: (035) 831 7500 - Fax: (035) 831 3152 
P.O. Box 84, Nongoma 3950
 
PROVINCE OF KWAZULU NATAL
KZ 265
 
The Nongoma Local Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the Employment Equity Act. The Municipality has the following position to individuals who will contribute to the growth and development of Nongoma.
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
5 YEARS
FIXED TERM-PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
As per Government Gazette Notice No: 42023, 08 November 2018
Remuneration Package: Minimum Package R 781,460.00 Midpoint Package R 868,290.00, Maximum Package R 955,118.00 per annum. Plus 4% rural allowance
THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REPORTING TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
  
JOB PURPOSE: As Head of Department Corporate Services, the HOD: Corporate Services will assume Executive level accountability for providing strategic support to all the departments of the municipality in terms of Human Resources and labour relations, general administration, information technology, stakeholder management, legal services and Council Support.
 
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12/ Matric Certificate • A recognized Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law/ Human Resource Management or equivalent. • A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme or registered with a recognised institution for the minimum competency level as published in the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. • Five years proven experience in a Middle Management level, in local government and in a multidisciplinary environment. • Have proven successful management experience in Administration. • Sound understanding of administration systems and principles. • Competency in the use of computers especially in Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet. • A valid driver's license. • Ability to communicate and negotiable at all levels of government and with all relevant stakeholders. • Ability to prove strategic, visionary and innovative leadership.• Extensive knowledge of Performance Management Systems in a local government environment.
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PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: A recognized Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Human Resource Management/ Law or equivalent • A postgraduate qualification will be and added advantage• Municipal Finance Management Programme will be an added advantage • A minimum of Five years' experience in Senior and Middle Management level in a multidisciplinary environment.
 
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS: • Overall management of the Corporate Services business unit including:- • Policy formulation, Strategy development, Corporate Governance promotion • Provide strategic support to the organization in terms of Human Resources and Labour relations, general administration, information technology, stakeholder management, legal services and knowledge management • Support the development of high performance quality systems • Knowledge of the Local Government sector, policies and applicable legislation • Knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Knowledge of Corporate support services including: Human Capital management, Legal services, Records Management, ICT management and Council support • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No. 05 of 2000 • Good Governance • Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions • Strategic direction and leadership • People management • Programme and project management and Financial management • Change leadership • Governance leadership. Fulfil the role of Administrative Head for Corporate Services Department.
 
KEY COMPETENCY SKILLS: • Knowledge of municipal applicable legislations • Reasonable understanding of link between IDP and Corporate Plan • Budgeting and Annual Performance Plan context in Municipal Context • Extensive knowledge of MFMA, applicable Municipal Legislation and Companies Act • Strong Supervisory skills and interpersonal skills • Good report skills • Communication skills.
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NB: Nongoma Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The provisions of the Employment Equity Act will be taken into consideration in filling the advertised posts. It is our intention to promote representativeness in respect of race, gender, and disability.
 
Applicants must indicate the media where the advert was seen.
 
Conditions for Appointment: The appointment will be made in compliance with Section 56 Of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 7 of 2011. The successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting, be the subject to the signing of Annual Performance Agreements, signing of an employment contract and disclosure of financial interest. The candidate appointed must have the competencies as set out in the Local Government Competency Framework for Senior Managers.
 
Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to the (Municipal Manager) during office hours. 035 831 7500.
 
All applications with covering letter, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document, must be sent to : Nongoma Local Municipality, for the attention of : The Municipal Manager, Nongoma Local Municipality P.O. Box 84, Nongoma, 3950, to reach us no later than 03 September 2020.
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 SEPTEMBER 2020
 
Applications forms (Not Z83), Annexure C (obtainable from municipal website) will be considered. Failure to use the said form (Annexure C) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. (If the applicant has not been notified of the results within 90 days from the closing date, the applicant should regard his/her application as unsuccessful).
 
Canvassing of councillors and management will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Fax, Z83 and E-mail applications will not be considered.
 
MR MB MNGUNI
THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER