City Manager: City of Ekurhuleni: CMAN50000 at City of Ekurhuleni

Key performance areas:

• Strategically manage and coordinate the use of Council resources so that an economic, effective and efficient service is delivered
• Ensure the strategic planning for the City of Ekurhuleni Council so that it is in alignment with the relevant legislation, political priorities, budget, human resources capacity and the needs of the community
• Ensure the provision of efficient and effective service safety, health, water, waste and electricity, roads and civil works, sports, art and culture, human resources, community services, human settlement, local economic development and tourism, development planning and finances
• Maintain overall responsibility as the Accounting Officer for all income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets and the discharge of all liabilities and proper compliance with the, MFMA and other relevant legislation
• Ensure the provision of efficient and effective service in each of the Customer Care Centres (CCCs) so that the specific needs of the communities within the CCCs are met as well as capacitating of ward councillors
• Develop and maintain relationships at provincial and national government levels so that there is an understanding at these levels of the needs and requirements of the Council and to ensure that these needs are reflected in the regulations and budgetary allocations
• Develop and maintain relationships at all government levels so that joint strategies on issues such as crime prevention, poverty alleviation, job creation and economic growth and development can be achieved through shared expertise, experience and resources
• Network with all stakeholders so that their views are understood and reflected in priorities and concerns of operations with the overall view to improve the service delivery of Council
• Manage and monitor the performance of senior staff so that the performance targets are achieved
• Ensure the implementation of an Employment Equity Plan that is in line with the Employment Equity Strategy of Council
• Monitor and control the budget of the Municipality
• The authority of the post is subject to the overall authority of the Mayoral Committee

Core Requirements:

TURNAROUND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• To strategically lead, direct, and manage the administration of the City of Ekurhuleni in order to comply with the follow turnaround responsibilities:
• Build a coherent vision that characterizes the CoE as a unicity in terms of its long-term plan, the five-year business plan (IDP) and the annual operational plans
• Manage and recommend a review of the Growth and Development Strategy
• Analyse the development potential of the Municipality
• Align the current vision, strategies, objectives and operational plans and service delivery institutions
• Design and implement a turnaround plan for the Municipality

MINIMUM COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS & CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Meeting the skills and competency requirements set in Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, as amended, and relevant regulations thereof
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/ Political Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Law; or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• A Master’s Degree in Management Sciences, Business Administration or Business Leadership will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ managerial experience, of which about 5 years must have been at a “senior management level” within the Local Government (Municipality).
• Proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector.
• Advance knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers.
• Good governance
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality.
• Budget and finance management.
• Comply with the MFMA Unit Standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2027
• The ability to maintain and strengthen synergies amongst a diverse management team
• The ability to direct, integrate, and coordinate across all operational functions
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of risks and compliance management methodologies
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of and proven track record and ability to execute the various legislation applicable to local government administration
• High-level communication, financial and budgetary skills
• Performance management skills
• Good understanding of, and experience in, stakeholder relationship management, including working in and with a multi-party-political environment
• Proven experience in Infrastructural development (Capex and repairs and maintenance /Opex)
• Proven experience in Financial and Business Acumen