Municipal Manager at Naledi Local Municipality

• The Municipal Manager will be appointed on a fixed-term contract from date of appointment, not exceeding a period of one year after the election of the next Council of the municipality.
• Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 50737 dated 30 May 2024 ( Minimum R 1 152 941.00 Midpoint R 1 325 220.00 and Maximum R 1 497 499.00 an 4% remote allowance per annul)

KEY REQUIREMENTS (As per Regulations)
Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration / Political Science / Social Sciences / Law, or an equivalent and relevant NQF Level 7 qualification.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience at senior management level.
• Proven experience in institutional transformation, strategic leadership, financial management, service delivery innovation, and good governance.
• A valid motor vehicle driver's licence.
• No criminal record (verification will be conducted).
• Compliance with minimum competency requirements for Municipal Managers as prescribed in Regulation 4 read with Annexure A of the 2014 Regulations.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo competency assessments as part of the selection process

CORE COMPETENCIES
As per the Senior Managers Regulations, candidates must demonstrate:

• Strategic Direction and Leadership
• People Management
• Program and Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Management
• Governance, Ethics, and Values in Public Service

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The Municipal Manager will:

• Be the Head of Administration and Accounting Officer of the Municipality.
• Provide strategic leadership, manage municipal operations and administration.
• Implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and municipal policies.
• Ensure sound financial management, compliance with the MFMA, MSA, and other legislation.
• Promote public participation and accountable, ethical governance.
• Strengthen cooperative governance, intergovernmental relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee performance management for the entire municipality.
• Ensure effective service delivery and organisational stability