General Manager-CDS at Nkangala District Municipality

The NDM is committed to the improvement of the physical, socio-economic and institutional environment in order to address triple challenges through sustainable development and service excellence.

• To promote and pursue key national, Provincial and local development goals as enriched in vision 2030
• To be inclusive and caring org...
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  General Manager-CDS

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Masters , Matric
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Mpumalanga
  • Job Field Project Management 

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12 (Matric Certificate)
  • A recognized relevant degree at NQF level 7 in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law or -equivalent.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver`s license.
  • No criminal record
  • Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognized relevant professional body will be added advantage.
  • Must have completed a CPMD or MFMP programme or be able to complete such within 18 [eighteen] months from the date of assumption of duties.
  • A Master’s Degree in Community Development / Social Sciences will be an added advantage.

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • A practical knowledge of health services management.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of all local government legislations and all policies that governs Municipalities and relevant to the department.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
  • Knowledge of the statutory requirements regarding the position and the ability to comply therewith.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

  EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of five (05) years' experience at middle management and have proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
  • Understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers,
  • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework;
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation applicable to Local Government;
  • Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000). Good governance.
  • Good knowledge of financial management including: revenue management; supply chain management;
  • Budgeting;
  • Good management of expenditure;
  • Ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership

  MINIMUM REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Strategic direction and leadership; People management Financial management; Governance leadership, ethics, and values in financial management; Programme and Project management; Change management; Governance leadership; Planning and organising; Moral competence; Analysis and innovation; knowledge and information management; Communication; Results and quality focus.

  KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  Reporting directly to the Accounting Officer, the recommended candidate will:

  • Assist the Municipal Manager with the overall governance of the Municipality.
  • Provide management advice to Council, the Accounting Officer as well as the Executive Management Team.
  • Develop and implement key strategies / Business Plans to ensure effective implementation and management of systems, processes, procedures and controls relating to Community Development Services
  • Develop and manage the directorate's budget such that expenditure is in line with Council, MFMA and supply chain requirements.
  • Coordinate and support local Municipalities.
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structure.
  • Ensure sound labour relations within the department.
  • Establish a Performance Management System and ensure adherence thereto;
  • Liaise with stakeholders local, provincial and national.
  • Further the successful candidate will be responsible for leading, direct and managing staff within the Community Development Directorate so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives, viz: -
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Provide support and directive to Waste and environmental management, Parks and Recreation Management, Health Services Management, Cemetery Management, Public Safety; and *Parks and recreation management.
  • Facilities Management, Licensing, Security and Disaster Management.

  Deadline:26th September,2025

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  Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to Nkangala District Municipality on e-recruit.nkangaladm.gov.za to apply

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