Jobs at John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Engineering/B Tech: Engineering; or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years work-related experience at middle management level, or as
• programme/project manager and 3-4 years must be at professional/management level engineering management experience;
• A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) is a Compliance with the requirements contained in the Minimum Competency Levels Regulations, Notice No. 493,
• Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 or the ability to complete it within 18  months, as contained in Notice 91 of 03 February 2017 and promulgated in Government
• Gazette No, 40593. Failure to comply with this, will result in automatic termination of service within 1 month after expiration of this period.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement
• Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000);
• Knowledge of geographical information systems and
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.

Key Performance areas:

• Draft & ensure the implementation of the departmental SDBIP;
• Prepare and take control of the departmental budget;
• Provide general strategic management to ensure that the department meets the five(5) Key
• Performance Areas and the outcomes of LGTAS;
• Ensure effective coordination of the implementation of LED strategy and DGDS in the District;
• Responsible for aligning the DGDS and LED strategies with the new priorities and policies of national and provincial governments;
• Ensure effective coordination of social and labour plans (SLP’s) to benefit the entire district;
• Ensure functionality of the district Business processing Operation and Outsourcing;
• Establish tourism Association in the district, in line with the Northern Cape Tourism Entities Act;
• Coordinate the implementation of CRDP in the district
• Facilitate the creation jobs/employment opportunities in the district;
• Coordinate Strategic Planning and Organisational Performance Management;
• Responsible for the overall management of Department.

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Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Financial Management/ Accounting / Auditing /Risk
• Management / Performance Management / Information Technology/ or Law coupled with relevant experience.
• Strong and dynamic leadership skills, sound knowledge of legislation applicable to local government, analytical reasoning ability, and good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong legal background will be an advantage
• Good governance, risk management, internal control, performance management, information technology, legal and/or financial management experience.
• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of internal and external auditors.
• A minimum of two years’ experience of serving on an oversight body.
• Applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on their position as members of the
• Audit, Risk & Performance Committee and should keep abreast with the developments of local government and other relevant matters.
• Members not employed in the public sector will be remunerated in line with the Audit
• Committee Charter as approved by Council. All members are reimbursed for travelling and related expenses when required to travel to attend meetings.

Key Performance Areas

• As an advisory Committee to the Municipal Council, Political Office Bearers, Municipal
• Manager and Management of the Municipality, the APC will advise, in line with its Charter on matters relating to:
• Internal financial controls and internal audits;
• Risk management; - Accounting policies; -
• The adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information;
• Performance management;
• Effective governance;
• Compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, the Annual Division of Revenue
• Act and any other applicable legislation;
• Performance evaluation; and
• Any other issues referred to it by the Municipality.
• Review the annual financial statements, respond to Council on any issues raised by the
• Auditor-General in the audit report.
• Carry out such investigations into the financial affairs of the Municipality on request.
• Report quarterly to the Municipal Council in terms of the Committee’s responsibilities.
• Membership with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.