Vacancies 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.

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• Remuneration: All-inclusive package will be in terms of the Government Gazette on the Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Manager.
• Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 50737 dated 30 May 2024 ( Minimum R 965 958.00 Midpoint R 1 103 953.00 and Maximum R 1 224 083.00 an 4% remote allowance per annul)

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Management Sciences / Law, or equivalent.
• A postgraduate qualification in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level, and proven successful management experience in administration.
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) or
• Certificate in Executive Municipal Development Programme (CPMD) in line with the Minimum Competency Levels as per Government Notice No. 493, published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007.
• A valid Code B driver’s license.
• No criminal record.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and management
• Strategic financial management
• Change management
• Governance, ethics and values in financial management
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulation the preferential
• Procurement Policy Framework Act,2000(Act No 5 of 2000)
• Knowledge of local government legislation and municipal administration
• Knowledge of Corporate support services including the following:-
• Human Capital management
• Legal Services
• Facilities management
• Information communication technology and Council Support

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Corporate Services Directorate.
• Oversee human resource management, legal services, records management, information communication technology (ICT), and administrative support.
• Develop and implement policies, systems, and procedures in line with
• municipal objectives and legislative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with good governance practices, performance management, and sound labour relations.
• Manage the Directorate’s budget, assets, and staff effectively and efficiently.
• Provide support to the Municipal Manager, Council, and its Committees.

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• Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 50737 dated 30 May 2024 ( Minimum R 965 958.00 Midpoint R 1 103 953.00 and Maximum R 1 224 083.00 an 4% remote allowance per annul)

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration /Law; or equivalent(NQF Level 7)
• 5 Years’ experience at middle management level or as programme/project manager
• Proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.
• Appropriate managerial experience in any of the municipal health, disaster management and community services
• Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions
• (SACSSP) or any other professional body will be an added advantage.
• A valid drivers license and no criminal records.
• Experience and knowledge in public office management, public participation
• and public service delivery would be an added advantage 
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work under pressure 
• Ability to interact at all levels of government  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are recommended 
• Computer Literacy including MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word  
• Valid driver’s license and no criminal record.

Key Performance Areas

• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Community
• Services Director, which includes but is not limited to:
• Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate.
• Competence in Self-Management (Setting and agreeing on service delivery standards) in waste management, public safety, environment health, park and recreation,cemeteries, Libraries and Community facilities.
• Interpretation of and implementation within the legislative an national policy frameworks.
• Managing departmental budget , assets and Human Resources in accordance with the MFMA and related legislation.
• Complimenting the integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Services Delivery and
• Budget implementation (SDBIP) objectives.
• Ensuring compliance with the Municipal systems Act and all other applicable legislation.
• Promoting community participation and stakeholder relations

KNOWLEDGE

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation including the Municipal System Act ,Municipal Finance Management
• Act(MFMA).Municipal Structure Act and related regulations.
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management and reporting.
• Understanding of council operation and delegation of powers as well as: - Health service management, cemetery management, Public safety, Parks and recreation management
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment
• Competence in policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation
• Knowledge of more than one functional municipal field / discipline
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (Mediation and Arbitration)
• Competence as required by other national line sector departments
• Skills in governance, public mobilization and participation
• Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality

CORE COMPETENCIES (as per Regulations)

• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader
• Strategic leadership and management,.
• people management, operational financial management.
• financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, program
• and project management, legislation, change and governance leadership, policy
• and implementation, supply chain management, audit and assurance.