Executive Director: Corporate Services at West Rand District Municipality

REMUNERATION :

• R1 291 138.00 (Min) – R 1 322 125.00 (Low) – R1 353 856.00 (Mid) R1 386 348.00 (Upp) – R1 419 621.00 (Max) (All-Inclusive Remuneration Package of a Grade 3 Municipality in terms of Notice 54505 of 14 April 2026)

REQUIREMENTS:
HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• Matric
• B Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law; or equivalent
• Minimum Competency Levels as Prescribed in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007 (Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD)/Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). Should the successful candidate not be in possession of all the credits/modules for CPMD/MFMP, the WRDM will afford the incumbent 18 months to complete the programme.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) year minimum relevant experience at middle management level; and
• Have proven successful management experience in administration.

KNOWLEDGE

• 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 and Logistical management
• Payroll Administration and Management
• Information Communication Technology
• 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
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
• Any other required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B 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:

• The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following:
• Development, implementation and management of strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the Department.
• Providing Strategic leadership on municipal administrative support, records management and secretarial/committee services
• Provide strategic leadership on Legal Advisory Services
• Review and updating institutional systems of delegations.
• Development and review of policies and Council by-laws
• Providing strategic leadership and direction on Human Capital Management including Payroll Management
• Providing strategic leadership in ensuring effective and functional Council and Council Committees
• Providing effective leadership and direction on ICT services
• Providing strategic leadership and direction on effective implementation of Performance Management
• System for employees below senior management
• Providing strategic leadership and direction in efficient Communication and Marketing functions within the region
• Any other task given by the Municipal Manager. (The Executive Director: Corporate Services reports directly to the Municipal Manager).