Division Manager: Stakeholder Engagement at Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) 
• A Honour’s degree in Communications, Public Relations,
• Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field (NQF Level 8) 
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience in stakeholder engagement, public participation, or communications 
• At least three (3) years’ experience at a management level in local government or public sector environment.

Proven experience in: 

• Public participation 
• Stakeholder management 
• Media and communication strategy 
• Governance and intergovernmental relations 
• Sound knowledge of Municipal Legislation and Frameworks 
• A Code B driver’s licence Registration with a professional body (PRISA or similar) will be an advantage.

Competencies: 

• Strategic leadership and people management 
• Excellent written and verbal communication 
• Stakeholder engagement and community relations 
• Governance, ethics, and accountability 
• Project and programme management 
• Negotiation and conflict management 
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, Public Participation Strategy, and Annual Communication Plan 
• Provide strategic advice to the Municipal Manager, the Executive Mayor, and Council on stakeholder issues, risks, and opportunities 
• Lead multi-stakeholder processes that support the municipality’s IDP, budget, service delivery, and intergovernmental relations 
• Coordinate and manage IDP and Budget public consultations, Mayoral Izimbizo, outreach programmes, and community engagements 
• Oversee the functioning and support of Ward
• Committees, Traditional Leadership Structures 
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 4 of the Municipal Systems Act on community participation 
• Develop mechanisms for feedback from communities, service delivery monitoring, and complaints resolution

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.