PHUMELELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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REQUIREMENTS:
● Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/ Political Sciences/Social Sciences/ Law or equivalent,
● A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at senior management level, preferably in Local Government,
● Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector;
● Extensive Experience in financial Management, policy development and management, strategic planning and implementation, program management, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on services delivery.
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The appointed candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and a suitable vehicle for proper performance of his/her functions and discharge of duties; Willingness to work irregular hours with extensive traveling; Compliance with limitation of political rights as contained in the Municipal Systems Amendment Act, No 7 of 2011.
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (MFMP) (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965) or Certificate Program in municipal Development (CPMD) or attaining within 18 months from date of appointment and registration with a Professional body will serve as a strong recommendation.
 
COMPETENCIES:
LEADING COMPETENCIES: Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance.
 
CORE COMPETENCIES: Moral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analyzing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.
 
KNOWLEDGE:
The candidate will be expected to demonstrate:
● Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
● Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
● Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers;
● Good governance;
● Audit and Risk Management establishment and functionality; and
● Budget and Finance Management
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Reporting directly to Council, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate;
● Development of a comprehensive municipal strategy to ensure effective and efficient human capital administration,
● Management of service delivery plans and goals for the provision of community and emergency services functions.
● Oversee proper implementation of planning and reindustrialization strategies.
● Ensure Good Governance & Public Participation, Basic Service Delivery & Infrastructure
Development, Institutional Transformation & Development, Management, Local Economic Development & Tourism and Financial Viability with the MFMA, National Treasury Regulations and all relevant legislation.
● Direct the development of financial systems, manage revenue and expenditure, risk, budgeting and audit compliance.
● Ensure the development and implementation of performance management systems.
● Ensure implementation of council policies and resolutions. Communicate effectively with all municipal stakeholders.
● Display and build the highest standard of ethical and moral conduct.
● Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);

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APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
1. Applicants must download and fill in an Application Form (Annexure C) directly from the Government Notice No. 21 of 17 January 2014 (Annexure C). No Applications will be considered if it is not on the Official Application Form. The application form must be accompanied by detailed CV with contactable references, recently certified original copies of qualifications, Identity document, driver’s licence and covering letter depicting the reference number of the post applied for and enclosed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the post: Municipal Manager . Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered;
2. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof thereof;
3. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, criminal record check and signing of indemnity forms;
4. Recommended candidates will be subjected to a competency based assessment over 2 day’s prior appointment in terms of Annexure A (Competency framework for Senior Managers) of Notice No.21 of Government Gazette No. 37245 of 17 January 2014;
5. The successful candidate will be required to sign an Employment Contract on or before assumption of duty, a Performance Agreement within 60 days of appointment and the necessary Disclosure of Financial Interest Forms as well as undergoing the necessary Security Vetting Processes;
6. The incumbent will be stationed at Phumelela Local Municipality’s head office situated in Vrede, but may be deployed anywhere within the municipality depending on the operational requirements;
7. Due to the large number of applicants, correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within a period of two months after the closing date of the advertisement, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
8. The successful candidate will be reporting directly to the Mayor;
9. The municipality reserves a right not to appoint any applicant to this position;
10. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified;
11. Fraudulent qualifications, information or documents will disqualify any applicant
 
Applications must be directed to: The Mayor: Mr MD Kobeni, Phumelela Local Municipality, Private Bag X 5, VREDE, 9835, or hand-delivered at the office of the Municipal Manager, No 52 Cnr Kuhn & Prinsloo Street, Vrede
 
Further enquiries may be directed to: The Manager Human Resources,
Mr. RT Tshabalala at tel. 058 913 8300 during office hours.
 
CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2022 
 
Cllr MD Kobeni
MAYOR