Director: Corporate Services at Stellenbosch Municipality

• Remuneration package: As determined by appropriate Government Notice for the Upper Limits of the Total Remuneration Packages for Municipal Managers and Managers that are directly accountable to the Municipal Manager. The total cost of employment: Minimum R 1 631 130.00- Maximum R 1 793 446.00 (as amended from time to time by Government Regulations - category 5 municipality) as per the Upper Limits Notice published on 5 August 2026.
• The appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and 57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (Act No. 32 of 2000) and the related Regulations. Offices are based in Stellenbosch

Minimum requirements:  

• Completed post graduate degree in Public Administration/Management Science/Law, or an equivalent qualification which is registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credit  Minimum 7 years at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must have been at senior management level (director or higher), executive management level and municipal management experience will be an added advantage  The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014  The incumbent must be in possession of the required unit standards for Senior Managers as prescribed by the Minimum Competency Regulations (CPMF/MFMP) as laid down in the Government Gazette No 40593  If the employee is not competent as prescribed, he/she must obtain competency within a period of 18 months from date of appointment  Valid Code B driver's license.

Key performance areas:  

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of the Corporate Services Directorate related to oversight management of the Information Communication Technology; Administrative Services; Human Resources Management; Performance Management; Legal Services and Compliance; Property Management; Municipal Building Maintenance; Document Management; Committee Services; Councillors' Support and the provision of corporate support to other Directorates  Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policy and procedures in accordance with the strategic goals and SDBIP of the Municipality  Advise other municipal departments in matters related to the activities listed above  Responsible for the development of policies of the Directorate  Draft and monitor implementation of strategic planning of the Directorate  Responsible for the preparation and management of the Directorate's budget.

Other requirements:  

• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation pertaining to local government  Sound knowledge and understanding of institutional and municipal governance systems and performance management  Sound knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)  Legal background and human capital management  Knowledge of coordination and insight of all specialized support functionsStrong visionary, leadership and innovative abilities with strategic thinking and decision-making skills  In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and the statutory requirements relating to the post  Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three ofcial languages of the Western Cape.