POSITION | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES |
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ABOUT | This position is a five (05) years term contract which is based in Emalahleni Head Office. The incumbent will be subjected to signing an employment contract, a performance agreement, disclosure of financial interest and undergo security vetting. |
SALARY | R1 188 638 (minimum); R1, 415 047 (midpoint) and R1, 596 747 (maximum). |
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS | Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law or equivalent; Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level and must have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector, A valid driver’s license, Registration with a relevant professional body, Must have completed Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: | Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislations; Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Understanding of council operations of powers as well as Social Services, Traffic Management Services, Disaster Management Services, Emergency Management Services, Registration and Licensing as well ensuring the integration of Sport Activities in the Municipality. Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.5 of 2000). |
CORE MANAGERIAL & OCCUPATIONAL | *Programme and Project Management *Financial Management *Service Delivery Management *Problem Solving Management *People Management & Empowerment *Client Orientation & Customer Focus *Communication *Competence in Self-Management *Knowledge of Performance Management & Reporting *Willingness to work irregular hours*A strategic thinker who possess leadership qualities with strong general management skills, with ability to develop and formulate policy, procedures and systems *Understanding the transformation challenges and change management *Well developed conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills and computer literate *Resource management skills *Financial and budgeting skills *Ability to manage performance *The ability to identify and develop opportunities to the benefit of the municipality *A foresighted developmental strategist on practical ordinary and intelligence security issues *Sensitivity for the political and strategic objectives of government, especially local government will be an added advantage. |
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS | The successful candidate will be responsible to lead, direct and manage staff within the Community Services directorate so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Disaster Management Services, Fire and Rescue Services, Social Services, Traffic Management Services, Registration and Licensing, Sports, Arts and Culture amongst other responsibilities; Efficiently manage and control the budget for the Department; Prepare and submit required reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures; Develop and implement the Department’s Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager. |
CLOSING DATE | 11 December 2020 |
ENQUIRIES | Executive Director: Corporate Services |
PLEASE NOTE:
- THAT NO FAXED OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
- FEMALES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY