Director Community Services at Ngqushwa Local Municipality

Requirements:-

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law/ Environmental Sciences or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification is required.
• Minimum of (5) five years relevant experience at middle/senior management level.
• Certificate of completion in Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of key and related Local Government Legislation and Regulations (viz, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, MFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, National Environment Management Act; National Road Traffic Act etc.) is required.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and Performance Management systems.
• Knowledge and proven experience in policy development and by-laws.
• Proven experience in management of projects in the field of waste management, community services and protection services.
• Good knowledge of Council operations and delegation of powers is required.
• Proven experience and knowledge of risk management.
• Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality

Additional Requirements:-

• Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government which amongst others, is Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Structures Act.

Responsibilities:-
Reporting to the Municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level and provides strategic support to the business functions within Ngqushwa Local Municipality with the main focus being:-

• Implementation of the strategic goals as identified in the Integrated Development Plan of the Municipality.
• Ensuring the effective management and compliance of legislation and policies in respect of Key Performance Areas.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and by-laws relevant to the environmental health and community services.
• Execute the approved budget in line with the Service Delivery & Budget Implementation Plan.
• Enforce compliance with all relevant statues.
• Prepare and control the directorate budget.

Deadline:19th December,2025