VICTOR KHANYE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - MUNICIPAL MANAGER

COMPETENCY AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: As prescribed in section 8 and 9 of the Local Government: Regulations on the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers promulgated in the Government Gazette No. 37245 on the 17 January 2014 or registered to obtain the said CPMD/MFMP or equal certificate within the 18 months of employment. {NB - In line with the National Treasury Government Gazette No. 40593 published and effective as on the 03 February 2017 – the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 2003 (act No. 56 of 2003) Exemption from the Regulations 15 and 18 of Municipal regulations on minimum competency levels, 2007. Any applicable not meeting the minimum competency levels in the unit standards for each competency as required in terms of the regulations should acquire the said minimum competencies within 18 months from appointment date and MUST sign an agreement to that effect}. 
 
KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. MUST have extensive knowledge of the public office environment. MUST be able to formulate the engineering master plan, project management and implementation. 
 
CORE FUNCTIONS: 
• Act as Head of the municipality and as the Accounting Officer, guide and be responsible for all employees and budget of the municipality. 
• Develop and implement the municipality’s performance management system. 
• Manage the municipality and its administration in accordance with the constitution of the republic, local government – municipal finance management act, local government – systems act, and other relevant legislation applicable to the municipal environment. 
• Managing the provisions of services to local communities in the affairs of the municipality. 
• Managing, appointing and managing staff discipline. 
• Ensuring effective and efficient utilization of the municipality’s resources. 
• Promoting sound labour relations and compliance by the municipality with applicable labour legislation. 
• Advising officer bearers with regards to the legal implications of the Council decisions, managing communication between office bearers and personnel. 
• Administering and overseeing the implementation of municipal policies, by – laws and other relevant provincial and national legislation. 
• Ensuring sound management of all assets, income and expenditure of the municipality. 
• Discharge liabilities of the municipality in an efficient and effective manner.
• Implementing the strategic goals for the municipality through co – operative and innovative teamwork. 
• Oversee the management of all equipment and capital resources to ensure accountability by all departments including but not limited to - infrastructure and roads, electricity and water services. 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate will be required to – 
• Sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and to disclose any financial interests; and 
• Undergo security vetting {the outcome of which may nullify the appointment} and competency assessment. 

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PLEASE NOTE: 
1. The appointment of a candidate is at the Victor Khanye Local Municipality’s sole discretion, taking into account all relevant legislation, council policies and procedures, notwithstanding the Employment Equity goals. 
2. The submission of an application gives the Victor Khanye Local Municipality the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant’s background. Such an inquiry will include but not limited to current and previous employers as well as academic institutions. 
3. Applicants who have not been responded to within six weeks of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 
4. Victor Khanye Local Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment in the above position, and that if the appointment process is to be taken forward any correspondence it will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. 
5.Applications must be submitted on the prescribed employment form which can be printed from the Municipality’s website www.victorkhanyelm.gov.za and must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, together with certified copies of all relevant qualifications and or certificates, identity document and valid & unendorsed driver’s license to: 
 
The Acting Municipal Manager, Victor Khanye Local Municipality, PO Box 6, Delmas, 2210 
 
Or Hand Delivered to: 
 
Victor Khanye Local Municipality, Cnr. Samuel Road & van der Walt Street,  Delmas, 2210 - @ the office of the Executive Director Corporate Services, Office 17. 
 
6. Applications applying for the above position MUST comply with Regulations 37245, Local Government Regulations on the appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers published in the Government Gazette – 17 January 2014. 
 
7. Only posted or hand delivered applications will be accepted. All applications MUST reach the municipality before the closing date to be considered – No late applications will be accepted. 
 
 
Further enquiries regarding the above positions can be directed to: The Acting Municipal Manager, Ms. ST Matladi or Executive Director Corporate Services Mr. TM Mashabela on 013 665 6000 
 
CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2019 at 10:00am 
 
Notice17/ 2019