Director: Community and Social Services at Moqhaka Municipality

• Reporting to the Municipal Manager, the Director Community and Social Services is a custodian of Traffic Management, Security Services, Fire and Rescue Services, Parks and Cemeteries, Solid Waste Management and Sports and Recreation. The position operates at a strategic level; the incumbent will assume overall responsibility for strategic direction and leadership of the Directorate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent. Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage or attainment of this competency requirement within 18 months in terms of the Treasury Regulations. A valid driver’s license Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) or similar recognized relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in Middle Management position in Local Government level / public service.

Knowledge:

• Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. An extensive knowledge and understanding of community services and public safety functions. Understanding of legislation related to health service management, Parks and Recreation, Cemeteries, Traffic Management, Fire & Rescue, Disaster Management and Solid Waste Management. Extensive planning and management skills, good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, conceptual and analytical skills. Excellent communication and report writing skills. Extensive knowledge and understanding of Local Government-related legislations. Knowledge and understanding of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills and competencies:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation and Council’s operations. Strategic leadership and management. Strategic financial management. Governance System and performance management, ethics and values in public sector. People management. Program and project management. Change leadership. Report writing and presentation skills.

Key performance areas

• Manage the entire Community and Social Services Directorate and provide advice on Local Government legislative prescripts. Strategic planning, organizing, lead and controlling all activities of the Directorate. Draft and control Directorate’s activitybased budget. Develop and implement the Directorate SDBIP, lead and direct staff to ensure implementation. Develop strategies that enhance service delivery in the Municipality and promote good relations and participation of beneficiaries. Responsible for all assets, income and expenditure related to Directorate. Ensure that municipal services within area of responsibility are provided to the local community in an equitable manner taking into consideration quality cost and time. Consult the local community about municipal services within area of responsibility provided. Support municipal strategy

Deadline:15th December,2025