Director: Corporate and Shared Services REF NO: EXT/23/24/03 at Polokwane Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law or equivalent.
• A certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme MFMP or CPMD will be an added advantage.
• Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete the competency in line with the regulation on exemption from minimum competency levels.
• Five (5) Years' experience at middle management level. Have proven successful management experience in administration.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, including: Human Capital Management; Legal services; Facilities management; Information communication technology; and council support; Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000); Good governance.
• Labour Relations Act, and other Labour –related prescripts Legal background and human capital management, and Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
• Public finance management.
• The political landscape of South Africa.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ms word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A valid driver's licence. Municipal legal administration, Strategic capability and leadership.
• Programme and project management, change management.
• Knowledge management.
• Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Policy formulation and implementation.
• Advanced strategic planning.
• People management skills; Strong ethics, Discipline and transparency, independent and accountable, motivated, outcome, and results driven. Ability to work under pressure and meet the deadlines.

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Provide strategic direction and monitor implementation of the strategic objectives of the Directorate.
• Oversee the management of human resources in accordance with municipal legislation and other legislation applicable to the municipality; Manage recruitment and retention of the required talent in the municipality; Mange organizational transformation and development in the municipality.
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with OHSA.
• Improvement of the employee wellness through implementation of employee assistance programmes.
• Improve relationship between employer and employee through sound labour relations practice.
• Ensure cost effective management of the Directorate's budget and the timely implementation of resolutions related to directorate.
• Ensure that an effective electronic information management system is available and optimally utilized to enhance service delivery.
• Manage the provision of transversal professional labour relations, legal and secretariat services to the municipality.
• Responsible for development of organisational policies and procedures.
• Participate in strategic management of the municipality by advising the Municipal Manager on issues pertaining to Corporate and shared services Directorate.
• Provide an effective and sustainable fleet operation system.