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OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES, INTERNSHIPS AND BURSARIES
OUDTSHOORN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Closing Date: 27/02/2023
Salary: Category 3 Municipality
A total remuneration package of a Category 3 Municipality (in terms of the prevailing Government Notice on the Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers) per annum may be offered subject to compliance with the minimum prescribed higher education qualification, experience and attainment of demonstrated evidence of competent, advanced or superior competency level as measured against the competency framework for Senior Managers contained in Annexure A to the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers [GNR. 21. Published under GG. 37245 of 17 January 2014].
As a member of the senior management team, your portfolio will take responsibility for the following functions: Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management, Traffic Services, Parks, Sport, Recreation & Amenities, Waste Management & Pollution Control and Library Services.
Requirements: • Bachelor Degree in Social Science/Public Administration/Law or equivalent • Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in the Government Gazette 40593 dated 03 February 2017 • 5 Years’ experience at middle management level • Have proven successful institutional transformation within private and public sector • The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated In Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation • Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management •Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) • Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
Competencies: The following competencies, as described in Annexure A to Government Notice No 21 published under Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, are essential: Leadership: Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Core Competencies: Moral Competence Planning and Organizing • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus
Key Performance Areas: • Report directly to the Municipal Manager • Manage the Directorate Community Services • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic objectives • Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate • Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government • Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Director Community Services • Manage the provisioning and administering of Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management services within the Greater Oudtshoorn • Manage the provisioning and control of Traffic Services within the Greater Oudtshoorn • Manage the provisioning and control of Parks, Sport, Recreation & Amenities • Manage the administering and application of Waste Management & Pollution Control • Manage the administering and provisioning of Library Services • Support and advise the Municipal Manager and Council • Provide strategic management and leadership for the directorate • Manage and improve departmental administrative functions • Develop and implement council policies and strategies • Compile and manage directorate’s budget • Ensure legislative compliance of relevance to the directorate • Manage all related grants and funding allocated to the municipality • Ensure community participation on matters of governance.
Please Note:
All enquiries may be directed to Mr. W Hendricks at 044 203 3004.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.
DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Closing Date: 27/02/2023
Salary: Category 3 Municipality
A total remuneration package of a Category 3 Municipality (in terms of the prevailing Government Notice on the Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers) per annum may be offered subject to compliance with the minimum prescribed higher education qualification, experience and attainment of demonstrated evidence of competent, advanced or superior competency level as measured against the competency framework for Senior Managers contained in Annexure A to the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers [GNR. 21. Published under GG. 37245 of 17 January 2014].
As a member of the senior management team, your portfolio will take responsibility for the following functions: Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management, Traffic Services, Parks, Sport, Recreation & Amenities, Waste Management & Pollution Control and Library Services.
Requirements: • Bachelor Degree in Social Science/Public Administration/Law or equivalent • Compliance with the minimum competency requirements for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 or alternatively as per the exemption as laid down in the Government Gazette 40593 dated 03 February 2017 • 5 Years’ experience at middle management level • Have proven successful institutional transformation within private and public sector • The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated In Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation • Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management •Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) • Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
Competencies: The following competencies, as described in Annexure A to Government Notice No 21 published under Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, are essential: Leadership: Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Core Competencies: Moral Competence Planning and Organizing • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus
Key Performance Areas: • Report directly to the Municipal Manager • Manage the Directorate Community Services • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic objectives • Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate • Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government • Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Director Community Services • Manage the provisioning and administering of Fire, Rescue & Disaster Management services within the Greater Oudtshoorn • Manage the provisioning and control of Traffic Services within the Greater Oudtshoorn • Manage the provisioning and control of Parks, Sport, Recreation & Amenities • Manage the administering and application of Waste Management & Pollution Control • Manage the administering and provisioning of Library Services • Support and advise the Municipal Manager and Council • Provide strategic management and leadership for the directorate • Manage and improve departmental administrative functions • Develop and implement council policies and strategies • Compile and manage directorate’s budget • Ensure legislative compliance of relevance to the directorate • Manage all related grants and funding allocated to the municipality • Ensure community participation on matters of governance.
Please Note:
- Complete advertisements with lists of duties/responsibilities and requirements as well as an application form can be downloaded from the Municipality’s website at oudtshoorn.gov.za.
- Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references must be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records verified.
- Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000 and disclosure of financial interests.
- Applications must be made on the official application form for Senior Managers of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references and submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn).
All enquiries may be directed to Mr. W Hendricks at 044 203 3004.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.
2 X INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (2-YEAR CONTRACT) DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Closing Date: 16/02/2023
Salary: R120 000 p.a
REQUIREMENTS
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview. They must also be aware that their qualifications, credit, and criminal records will be verified.
An application form and covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than six (6) months) as well as particulars of at least three (3) contactable references, must be submitted to Ms M Ayford, Senior HR Officer: Skills Development or Mrs R January, Senior Clerk: Skills Development, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za/careers or at the HR Development & Transformation office.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered. Candidates should also note that only one application per vacancy will be accepted. Please note online applications sent via our website do not reach us as we are experiencing technical difficulties.
2 X INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (2-YEAR CONTRACT) DEPARTMENT: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Closing Date: 16/02/2023
Salary: R120 000 p.a
REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma or B-degree with one of the following majors: Accounting, Economics, Financial Management and Internal Auditing
- Valid Code B driver’s license or learners.
- The candidate must not be older than 35 years. The intern will sign an agreement, which is an addition to the employment contract.
- The effect of the agreement is to ensure commitment to the programme which requires, amongst others, full participation in the educational and workplace assignments and observance of policies and procedures
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- The MFMIP is a structured professional training and work experience programme that provides high-quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office, which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms.
- The programme has a logical training sequence that builds on the skills and competencies acquired during University and Technicon training.
- It ends where appropriate, with the credits of qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations, Gazette 299674 of June 2007.
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview. They must also be aware that their qualifications, credit, and criminal records will be verified.
An application form and covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than six (6) months) as well as particulars of at least three (3) contactable references, must be submitted to Ms M Ayford, Senior HR Officer: Skills Development or Mrs R January, Senior Clerk: Skills Development, Department Corporate Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za/careers or at the HR Development & Transformation office.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered. Candidates should also note that only one application per vacancy will be accepted. Please note online applications sent via our website do not reach us as we are experiencing technical difficulties.
MUNICIPAL BURSARY PROGRAMME 2023
Closing Date: 09/02/2023
Salary: R 40 000 per student per annum
Applications are invited from students who are currently studying at a tertiary institution, as well as learners that are currently in Grade 12 or have passed Grade 12 for financial assistance towards further studies for 2023 academic. The award is limited to full-time studies at an accredited tertiary institution. Students must reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality including the rural areas.
This programme aims to develop students and learners with potential and performing learners within the Municipality’s municipal area, affording partiality to individuals from historically disadvantaged societal groups and individuals with disabilities.
Bursaries will be allocated for a period of one (1) year to allow students to undertake an undergraduate or Postgraduate full-time Degree or Diploma in the following study fields namely, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Infrastructure.
Application forms are available at all municipal offices, libraries, the Youth Office and Oudtshoorn Thusong Service Centre during normal work hours (07:30-16:00). Applications will only be considered if it is correctly and fully completed and the following documentation is attached:
An application form accompanied by a curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) must be submitted to Ms M Ayford, Senior HR Officer: Skills Development or Mrs R January, Senior Clerk: Skills Development, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Corner of Voortrekker Road and Baron Van Reede Street).
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.
MUNICIPAL BURSARY PROGRAMME 2023
Closing Date: 09/02/2023
Salary: R 40 000 per student per annum
Applications are invited from students who are currently studying at a tertiary institution, as well as learners that are currently in Grade 12 or have passed Grade 12 for financial assistance towards further studies for 2023 academic. The award is limited to full-time studies at an accredited tertiary institution. Students must reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality including the rural areas.
This programme aims to develop students and learners with potential and performing learners within the Municipality’s municipal area, affording partiality to individuals from historically disadvantaged societal groups and individuals with disabilities.
Bursaries will be allocated for a period of one (1) year to allow students to undertake an undergraduate or Postgraduate full-time Degree or Diploma in the following study fields namely, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Infrastructure.
Application forms are available at all municipal offices, libraries, the Youth Office and Oudtshoorn Thusong Service Centre during normal work hours (07:30-16:00). Applications will only be considered if it is correctly and fully completed and the following documentation is attached:
- Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate/Statement of results
- Proof of registration at any tertiary institution
- Certified copy of identity document
- Proof of residential address
- Combined household income (Affidavit/Payslip)
An application form accompanied by a curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) must be submitted to Ms M Ayford, Senior HR Officer: Skills Development or Mrs R January, Senior Clerk: Skills Development, Oudtshoorn Municipality, Corner of Voortrekker Road and Baron Van Reede Street).
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.