Endumeni Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Umzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and means “a place of thunderstorm” in isiZulu. Being at the heart of the KwaZulu- Natal battlefields, Endumeni is a dynamic, developmentally focused Municipality working in partnership with all its people for the promotion of the sustainable...
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Bachelor's degree in public administration / political science/social science/law or equivalent relevant qualification
Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development Programme (CPMD) as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007 or attainment of this competency requirement within 18 months in terms of the Treasury Regulations failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after applicable period.
A valid SA Motor Driver's Licence and own appropriate transport No criminal record
Five [SJ years' relevant experience at senior management level within local government and;
Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. ...
Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers;
Good governance;
Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality;
Budget and finance management; Knowledge of Local Government powers and functions, including assignment of national and provincial functions.
Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
Communication, Accountability and ethical conduct; and Knowledge of co-ordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
Successful candidate will be -
Required to sign an employment contract, Performance agreement and to disclose any financial interests.
Subject to background screening, security vetting and will be subjected to competency assessment.
Comply with the functions of the Municipal Managers as prescribed in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000
Provide and ethical Strategic leadership and management to achieve the vision of the municipality
Development and management of an economically effective, accountable c:1dministration which is equipped to implement municipality Integrated Development Plan to operate in accordance with the Municipal Performance Management System and to understand need of the community
Responsible for all income and expenditure of the municipality and all assets, discharge of all liabilities of the municipality as well as proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation
Management of the provision of services to local communities in a sustainable and equitable manner
Appointment, training, discipline and effective utilisation of staff as well as promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislations
Advise the political structures and political office - bearers of the municipality as well as carrying out their decisions
Administration and implementation of the municipality by - laws and other legislations
Exercise any power and performing and duties delegated by the municipal council or by other delegated authorities of the municipality
Facilitate participation by the local community in the municipal affairs of the municipality
Develop and maintain a system for the assessment of the community satisfaction with municipal services
Represent the municipality at provincial and national level
Performance of any other function that may be assigned by the Municipal Council and as an Accounting Officer
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