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OKHAHLAMBA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 


​OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
 
Okhahlamba Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer situated in Bergville 
 
REF NO: DIRECTOR: ENVIROMENTAL, DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND 
HUMAN SETTLEMENT. 
SALARY: R 913 969.00/R1 123 501.00: The pay scale will be determined by competence. 
TERM OF CONTRACT: Permanent 
CENTRE: Bergville 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/ Architect/ Bachelors’ Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies Public Administration/ Law or equivalent. 5 years’ experience at middle management level; and have proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town Planning experience. Must meet the minimum competency levels for senior managers. A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) Certificate Programme in Management Development (CPMD). Compliance with all the regulations contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. If a newly appointed person is not in a possession of this Competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period. 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 
An experience in Local Government Environment, Project Management Certificate or Diploma and registered with professional body. 
 
COMPETENCIES : The successful candidate must have the following: 
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. Understand of Council operations and Delegations and Powers, good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework; knowledge of geographical information systems; knowledge of spatial, Town and Development Planning; Project Management Certificate or Diploma; registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002; computer literacy. A valid driver’s licence. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES : Reporting to the Municipal Manager, responsible for the Municipal Spatial Planning; Planning and Economic Development; Human Settlement and Tourism department. Maintenance of GIS; Implement the departmental Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP). Develop and implement Land Use Management Scheme, Local Economic Development strategy, Eco-Tourism strategy and Housing Sector Plans in terms of the accreditation Framework of the National Government. Link development plans and strategies with National and Provincial Growth & Development strategy Extended Public Works Programme and Board Based Black Economic Empowerment & Preferential Procurement Framework. Manage the full range of Housing instrument within the jurisdiction of Okhahlamba Local Municipality. Responsible for effective waste management and cleansing, reduce illegal dumping and littering, Development of Parks in all areas, develop and maintain existing cemeteries. Provide support and advice to the Municipal Manager and Council on matter delegated to the department.




APPLICATIONS : Applications should be made on the Application Form(Annex C) for Employment which may can be obtained from the Municipality Website. The appointment will be made in compliance with Section 56 of Local Government Municipal Systems Act 2000. Successful candidates will be subjected to competency evaluation, security clearance and reference checks of the previous or current employers and references will be contacted. Verifications will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit records. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South Africans Qualification Authority. The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial statement. 
 
Please note: Okhahlamba 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 post. Therefore, males& females are encourages to apply. Applicants must indicate the media where the advert was seen. 
  • Canvassing for the appointment will automatically disqualify an applicant. 
  • If no reply to your application has been received within 60 days of the closing date, you should consider your application as being unsuccessful. 
  • NO late application will be accepted. 
  • NO e-mails or faxes will be accepted. 
  • The Directorate: Human Resources will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications. 
  • The Directorate Human Resources will not be held responsible for lost applications, unless proof of submission can be supplied. 
  • NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original documents 
  • Applicants should be South African citizen/ permanent resident, in respect of foreign citizen, applicants should have a valid work permit. 
  • Should the candidate be successful in the interview and thereafter decline the offer, such candidate will be liable for all incurred to have the position re-advertised. 
 
Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Okhahlamba Local Municipality, P.O Box 71, Bergville, 3350. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 06 January 2024, 12h00 noon. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Enquiries may be directed to Mr S.N Malinga (\MUNICIPAL MANAGER) at 036 448 8000. 
 
MALINGA SN 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER