Manager Mayoral Support at Nongoma Local Municipality

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid matric certificate
• National Diploma in Public Administration/ Public Management or Relevant qualification (NQF Level 6)
• Computer literacy
• 3-4 years relevant experience
• Code EB drivers' license

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Interpersonal Relationships- The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the Municipality.
• Communication -The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
• Service Delivery Orientation- The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals.
• Coaching and Mentoring- The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimizing their talent.
• Direction Setting -The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy in and commitment to the goals of the unit.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Prepare, manage, and control the Office of the Mayor's annual operational budget, ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of the Office within the budgetary constraints of the Council.
• Facilitate and provide administrative and political support to the Mayor with regards to the functions of the office.
• Development and implementation of strategic and operational policies in the office of the Mayor.
• Lead and manage all staff in the Office of the Mayor to ensure efficiency/effectiveness in the Office of the Mayor.
• Deal with high-level of confidential correspondence on behalf of the Mayor that does not require political advice, but requires a direct response from the Mayor.
• Oversee the provision of communications services for the Mayor
• Organize and prepare media briefings and interviews in liaison with the communications unit.
• Serve as liaison between administration and the Mayor.

Deadline:12th September,2025