Senior Committee Officer at Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Requirements: 

• A Matric (Grade 12) 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Governance,
• Law, Political Science or an equivalent relevant qualification (NQF Level 7) 
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in committee administration, governance support or a local government
• environment 
• At least two (2) years’ experience at a supervisory or senior administrative level
• Experience within a District Municipality or similar government institution 
• Exposure to electronic agenda and resolutions management systems 
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and committee systems 
• Advanced minute-taking and report-writing skills Records and information management 
• Computer literacy (MS Office, electronic committee and document
• management systems) 
• Required to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays when Council and Committee meetings are scheduled 
• High level of responsibility, accuracy and confidentiality required 
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: 

• Strategic capability and leadership 
• Governance and legislative interpretation
• Planning, organising and coordination 
• High-level communication and report writing 
• Decision making and problem-solving 
• Ethics, integrity and professionalism.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.