Director Strategic Governance at Alfred Nzo District Municipality

DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC GOVERNANCE EMPLOYMENT TERM: PERMANENT

• TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R 965 958.00 (Minimum) - R 1 103 953.00 (Mid-point) - R1 224 083.00 (Maximum).
• STATIONED PLACED: ALFRED NZO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OFFICES

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Matric/ Grade 12• Bachelor Degree in Public

• Administration / Finance/ Legal or Equivalent at NQF Level 7. Minimum of Five (5) years' experience at Middle Management Level. Have proven successful in Administration in Local Government A valid Driver's License. Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation. Good knowledge of Performance Management System. Proven record on strategic, visionary and innovative leadership. Extensive Knowledge of Financial Governance and Institutional Governance Systems in Local Government environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Good understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers;
• Good governance; Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality and Budget and finance management.
• Additionally, the following competencies as described in the Local Government Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior Managers dated 17 January 2014 are essential:

CRITICAL LEADING COMPETENCIES: 

• Strategic Direction and Leadership
• People Management Financial Management 
• Program and Project Management
• Change Leadership 
• Governance Leadership

CORE COMPETENCIES: 

Moral Competence 

• Planning and Organizing Analysis and Innovation Knowledge and Information Management Communication
• Results and Quality Focus.
• A successful candidate will enter into performance-based employment contract with the Council (represented by Municipal Manager) as required by s57 of the Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000. Moreover, successful candidate will sign performance Agreement with financial interest disclosure and Person Development Plan (PDP).
• Candidates must be ready to undergo security vetting as required by regulation 10 (3)(h) of the regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Directs various functions and strategic support services in the Office of the Municipal Manager to ensure that the office accountable and compliant to enhance service delivery. Manages and lead the MM Office in the areas of Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Service
• Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) & Annual Reports;
• Performance Management System (PMS), Budget of the MM; Risk Management, SPU Programs, legal activities, Water Service Authority, Inter Governmental Relations and Communication through the application of specific procedures to ensure standards are maintained and, deadlines and instructions complied with.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025