Director Administration at Frances Baard District Municipality

Job requirements: 

• B Degree in Public Administration, management sciences, law or equivalent qualification; a post graduate qualification in Public Administration will be an added advantage.
• The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
• If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Five years’ experience at middle management.
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, auxiliary services, administration of archives and records management, disaster management, human resources management, property and facilities management, information technology management, environmental health and disaster management. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

Key Performance Areas: Development of the department’s long and short term goals, objectives and programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and programmes and to enable effective functioning of the Department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts. To provide an advisory service to the municipality on complex issues relating to human resources management, employee relations, environmental health, disaster management and other administrative governance and compliance matters. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Department. To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications and Memorandum of Agreements for the identification and appointment of service providers to support the Administration Services Directorate with projects and programmes. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the Districts Disaster Management Plan and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. 
To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the implementation of the Districts Environmental Health Management Plan and implement the appropriate measures to give effect to Council’s resolution and the objectives of the IDP. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with maintaining compliance with Human Resources national, regional and local collective agreements applicable to the local government sector. To oversee the management responsibilities associated with the maintaining and promoting an effective employee relations climate within the municipality. To direct and control the identification, planning and management of the Information Technology requirements for the district and local municipalities and conduct evaluations to determine conformity with service level agreements. To evaluate and align administrative governance systems and procedures associated with the management of the Archives and Records of the Municipality. To direct and control the maintenance and security of municipal offices facilities and project manage building improvement or the construction of new office facilities. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the administrative reporting requirements in relation to the activities and deliverables of the various functions within Administration Services. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards.