Director: Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation REF NO : EXT/23/24/02 at Polokwane Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Developmental Studies/Public Administration or equivalent.
• A certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD) MF will be an added advantage. Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Candidates without MFMP or CPMD will be given 18 months to complete competency in line with the regulation on an exemption for minimum competency levels.
• Five (5) years of experience at middle management in the local government /public sector.
• Exposure to the corporate or business sector will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver's license.
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of the legislation regulating municipal governance.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation. Good knowledge of performance management system.
• Good governance and good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy framework act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000) Extensive knowledge and understanding of local government administration. Understanding of local government transformation.
• Understanding of relevant local government legislation, the political landscape of South Africa, and municipal legal administration. Strong ethics, discipline, transparency, independent, accountability, motivated, outcome, and results-driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be a team player. Strategic capability and leadership, program and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management, service delivery innovation, client orientation and customer focus, communication skills, accountability and ethical conduct, policy formulation and implementation, advanced strategic planning, and people management skills.

 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Report or represent the Directorate in various committees: Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee, IDP Rep Forum, District IDP Forum, Project Management Forum, and Performance Evaluation Panels.
• Oversee the development of the IDP and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan.
• Ensure compliance with the Performance Management System Legislative Framework.
• Facilitate the strategic planning session and compile strategic planning report.
• Ensure the improvement of the Risk Management control and governance processes.
• Provide an objective assurance; and add value and improvement to the Municipality operations and governance processes.
• Develop and implement an intergovernmental protocol through the coordination of IDP.
• Advise the Municipal Manager and Council on all functions of the Directorate.
• Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters pertaining to the Directorate.
• Facilitate Performance Management for the whole Municipality.
• Strategically plan, organize, lead, and control all the activities performed by the Directorate.
• Ensure that the activities of the Directorate are aligned with the IDP and facilitate Performance Management of the Directorate.
• Oversee project management functions within the municipality.