WALTER SISULU LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

​The Walter Sisulu Local Municipality is a Category 2 Municipality. It is situated within the Joe Gqabi District Municipal Area, in the Eastern Cape. The municipality is looking for the services of vibrant, committed and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:
 
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DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES 
PERMANENT POSITION 
(The office is based in Burgersdorp) 
Appointment will be made in terms of section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 as amended. Appointment is subject to compliance with the prescribed higher educational qualification, experience and attainment of demonstrated evidence of competence, advanced or superior competency level as measured against the competency requirements for Senior Managers as set out in the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers. 
 
REMUNERATION:
An all-inclusive remuneration package based on the upper limits for senior managers as published on 30 May 2024 is on offer 
Minimum R913 969 / Midpoint R1 026 932 / Maximum R 1 123 501 
An additional 7% remote allowance will paid to the employee.
 
REQUIREMENTS

• South African Citizenship or permanent residency within the Republic of South Africa is an essential requirement. 
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences /Law or equivalent qualification. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle management level. 
• Proven successful strategic management experience in administration is essential. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management systems.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services. 
• Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers. 
• Ability to display and implement the core competencies as stipulated in the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers. 
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) and related legislation. 
• A valid Code B driver’s licence. 

 
MINIMUM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: 
Applicants must meet the competency requirements prescribed in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels for Accounting Officers, Senior Managers, Finance Officials, and Other Officials Responsible for Supply Chain Management of Municipalities and Municipal Entities. Applicants who do not meet the above competency requirements must attain such within 18 months from the date of appointment. 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 
The following competencies are required in terms of the Local Government: Competency Framework for Senior Managers:

• Strategic direction and leadership. 
• People Management 
• Program and Project Management 
• Financial Management 
• Change Leadership 
• Governance Leadership 

 
In addition to the above the following core competencies that enhance contextualized leadership are also required: 

• Moral Competence 
• Planning and Organizing 
• Analysis and Innovation 
• Knowledge and Information Management 
• Communication
• Results and Quality Focus 

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
The incumbent will report directly to the Municipal Manager and will be expected to assume total responsibility for: 

• Strategically leading, managing and performing duties of the Directorate by developing and implementing departmental objectives, policies, procedures, systems and controls in order to ensure an efficient and effective support service function to the Municipality. 
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Human Capital Management (HCM) function within the Municipality by developing and implementing an integrated Human Resources Strategy that directs and monitors all deliverables associated with the HCM function. 
• Directing and providing advice pertaining to occupational health and safety related matters within the Municipality. 
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Legal Services function by developing and implementing a Legal Services Strategy that drives and monitors all deliverables associated with the provision of legal services in support of all operations of the Municipality. 
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Information Communication Technology, Council Support, Auxiliary Services, Security Services functions within the Municipality in order to ensure existence of effective secretariat and record keeping functions within the Municipality. 
• Performing all functions, duties and responsibilities as contained in relevant local government laws and management of staff towards fulfilling core basic service delivery functions of the Directorate. 
• Promoting sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation within the Directorate. 
• Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal manager or other delegating authorities within the municipality. 
• Performing any other function that may be assigned by the municipal council or the Accounting Officer in the capacity as the Director: Corporate Services of the municipality. 
• Assuming overall responsibility for all income and expenditure as well as budget management related matters of the Directorate. 
• Complying with all other legislated duties as contained in various legislative instruments guiding the operations of the Local Government sphere.

​It is important to note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the required assessment processes. Previous and current employers and references will be contacted and candidates must also be willing to have their qualifications, criminal records, driver’s licence and credit record verified. 
 
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV’s together with the prescribed ‘Senior Manager Application Form’ with contactable references, certified copies of original certificates with a covering letter to: Walter Sisulu Local Municipality, Human Resources Section or Post applications to: P.O. Box 13, BURGERSDORP, 9744. 
 
Council subscribes to the policy of affirmative action. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Walter Sisulu Local Municipality is under no obligation to fill the position after the advertisement thereof. 
 
Enquiries can be directed to HR Manager, Mr Sipho Sontashe at 051–653 1777 
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 November 2025 
 
Applications together with your CV’s must be addressed to: 
Attention: Human Resource Office 
Municipal Manager 
Walter Sisulu Local Municipality 
No. 1 Jan Greyling Street 
BURGERSDORP
9744
 
KHAYA GASHI 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER