Re-advertisement: Director Corporate Services at Walter Sisulu Municipality

REMUNERATION:
An all-inclusive remuneration package based on the upper limits for senior managers as published on 30 May 2024 is on offer
Minimum R913 969 / Midpoint R1 026 932 / Maximum R 1 123 501
An additional 7% remote allowance will paid to the employee.
REQUIREMENTS

• South African Citizenship or permanent residency within the Republic of South Africa is an essential requirement.
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences /Law or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle management level.
• Proven successful strategic management experience in administration is essential.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation.
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management systems.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services.
• Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers.
• Ability to display and implement the core competencies as stipulated in the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations, the Preferential
• Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) and related legislation.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.

MINIMUM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must meet the competency requirements prescribed in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels for Accounting Officers, Senior Managers, Finance Officials, and Other Officials Responsible for Supply Chain Management of Municipalities and Municipal Entities. Applicants who do not meet the above competency requirements must attain such within 18 months from the date of appointment.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
The following competencies are required in terms of the Local Government:

• Competency Framework for Senior Managers:
• Strategic direction and leadership.
• People Management
• Program and Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Leadership
• Governance Leadership

In addition to the above the following core competencies that enhance contextualized leadership are also required:

• Moral Competence
• Planning and Organizing
• Analysis and Innovation
• Knowledge and Information Management
• Communication
• Results and Quality Focus

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The incumbent will report directly to the Municipal Manager and will be expected to assume total responsibility for:

• Strategically leading, managing and performing duties of the Directorate by developing and implementing departmental objectives, policies, procedures, systems and controls in order to ensure an efficient and effective support service function to the Municipality.
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Human Capital Management (HCM) function within the Municipality by developing and implementing an integrated
• Human Resources Strategy that directs and monitors all deliverables associated with the HCM function.
• Directing and providing advice pertaining to occupational health and safety related matters within the Municipality.
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Legal Services function by developing and implementing a Legal Services Strategy that drives and monitors all deliverables associated with the provision of legal services in support of all operations of the Municipality.
• Assuming overall responsibility for the Information Communication Technology, Council Support, Auxiliary Services, Security Services functions within the Municipality in order to ensure existence of effective secretariat and record keeping functions within the Municipality.
• Performing all functions, duties and responsibilities as contained in relevant local government laws and management of staff towards fulfilling core basic service delivery functions of the Directorate.
• Promoting sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation within the Directorate.
• Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal manager or other delegating authorities within the municipality.
• Performing any other function that may be assigned by the municipal council or the Accounting Officer in the capacity as the Director: Corporate Services of the municipality.
• Assuming overall responsibility for all income and expenditure as well as budget management related matters of the Directorate.
• Complying with all other legislated duties as contained in various legislative instruments guiding the operations of the Local Government sphere.