DEPARTMENT : Corporate Services
POSITION : Director: Corporate Services (Contract appointment)
LEVEL : Manager Directly Reporting to the Municipal Manager
REFERENCE : 08/22
CENTRE : Hartswater, Northern Cape
- 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.
- Term of Appointment:
Fixed 5 year contract
- Minimum Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/ Management Science/ Law/ other relevant field or equivalent qualification, registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level7 with a minimum of 360 credits:
- Certificate in Municipal Finance Management, e.g. (CPMD / MFMP) (NQF 6) – In the event that the successful candidate does not meet this requirement, the candidate shall be afforded the period of 18 month to obtain the said qualification)
- Minimum of Five (5) years’ Experience at middle management level performing HR related functions:
- Have proven successful management experience in administration:
- Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, GNR 21, GG37245 dated 17 January 2014:
- Successful complete all the Prescribed Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards as required in Regulation 7 provided for in Government Regulation No.493, published in GG 29967 dated 15 June 2007, as amended by GN.R 1146 AS published in GG 41996 dated 26 October 2018, alternatively with Government Notice Regulation, No. 1146 of 26 October 2018, as promulgated in Government Gazette No.41996
- Excellent facilitation and communications skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Northern Cape: • Adherence to Schedule 2 of Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014
- A Code B driver’s license
- Own transport Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of government and with all relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge:
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislations
- Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems
- Proven successful management experience in administration
- Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including Human Capital, Legal Services,
Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Council Committee Support services,
Registry, Communications and Customer Relations Act, and other coordination and
oversight of all specialized support functions
- Knowledge of local government environment, excellent communication and negotiating skills
at all levels of local government
- Good skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive
Core functions:
- Human Resources Management
- Legal Service
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Communications & Customer Relations Management
- Administration Services
- Council and Committee administration
- Corporate support to other directorate Terms of appointment: including signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act and declaration of financial interest.
NB: Please Note:
- No late or faxed applications will be considered;
- Candidates are required to send an Application and comprehensive CV
- Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should also disclose financial interests;
- If no communication has been received from us within two (2) months after the closing date, please consider your application not successful. The Municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.
- Canvassing for the appointment is strictly prohibited and any collaborating evidence thereof will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement on an annual basis
Applications should include a fully completed Annexure C Application Form, Detailed Curriculum Vitae, recently certified copies of qualifications, a recently certified copy of the Identity Document and Driver’s License (certified copies must not be older than 3 months).
All the above must be addressed and posted to the following, marked on the envelop “application: Senior Managers ( Reference number)”
The Acting Municipal Manager
Att: B. Mgaguli
Phokwane Local Municipality
Private Bag X3
Hartswater
Northern Cape
8570
Enquiries may be directed to the Acting Municipal Manager, Ms Busisiwe Mgaguli at 053 474 9700 during office hours between 08:00 – 16:00.
Closing Date: 17 June 2022 at 12H00
Phokwane Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
To download or read the entire document please click on the button below.