Vacant Post: Director Community Services (Contract appointment)

Phokwane Local Municipality in Hartswater, Northern Cape, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment

DEPARTMENT           :           Community Services

POSITION                  :           Director Community Services (Contract appointment)

LEVEL                        :           Manager Directly Reporting to the Municipal Manager

REFERENCE             :           03/21

CENTRE                     :           Hartswater, Northern Cape

1. Annual Total Remuneration Package:

Total annual remuneration package of R846,307 (minimum), R950,907 (midpoint) to R1,040,327 (maximum). A Remote Allowance not exceeding 4 % of the Total Annual Remuneration Package may also be payable.

1. Term of Appointment:

Fixed 5 year contract

1. Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Science / Public Administration / Law or equivalent.
• 5 year relevant experience at middle or senior management level in local government or a related field
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management, e.g. (CPMD / MFMP) (NQF 6)
• Registration with a recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation
• A sound knowledge of and exposure to, local government and its operations
• Sound knowledge of budget and financial management
• Sound visionary, strong leadership and management skills, strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• A clear understanding of the developmental challenges facing local government
• The proven ability to liaise and interact with individuals, role players and agencies on a senior level in all three spheres of government
• The ability to develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the strategic objectives of the municipality
• The ability to integrate service delivery in the context of the council’s IDP and oversee the related budget and implementation
• A track record of leading change management initiatives
• Functional computer skills in all applications
• Driver’s licence

1. Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• Lead and direct the provision of Traffic and Community Safety; Fire and Rescue; Disaster Management; Library services, Spatial Development and Planning, Building Regulations, Solid Waste Management; Parks and Recreation and Cemeteries to the community in a sustainable and equitable manner
• Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the strategic objectives of the Municipality
• Integrate service delivery in the context of the Council’s IDP and oversee implementation
• Manage the directorate budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan

Providing advice and support to Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate

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