MUNICIPAL MANAGER

REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R1 011 686.00 (Minimum) or R1 176 380.00 (midpoint) or R1 341 073.00 (maximum) per annum (as per Government Gazette No.40117)

REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum qualification of an appropriate Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Political Sciences / Social Sciences / Law or equivalent. •nA minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a senior management level. • A post graduate qualification and/or CPMD/MFMP will be an added advantage. • An incumbent must have a driver’s licence and be computer literate.

KNOWLEDGE: • 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 and a proven record of successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector.

COMPETENCIES/KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following: • An economical, effective, efficient and accountable administration. • The management of the Municipality’s administration in accordance with the Municipal Systems Act and other legislation applicable to local government. • The implementation of the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, and the monitoring of progress with implementation of the plan. • The management of the provision of services to the district community in a sustainable and equitable manner. • The appointment of staff other than those referred to in Section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act. • The maintenance of discipline of staff, promotion of sound labour relations and compliance by the municipality with applicable labour legislation. • Advising the political structures and political office bearers. • Managing communications between the Municipality’s administration and its political structures and political office bearers. • Facilitating participation by the local community in the affairs of the Municipality. • Developing and maintaining a system whereby community satisfaction with Municipal services are assessed. • The implementation of national and provincial legislation applicable to the Municipality, and the performance of any other function that may be assigned by the Municipal Council. • Give support to local municipalities in terms of legislation applicable to a District Municipality. Administering and implementing the Municipality’s by-laws and other legislation. • Responsible for all income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities and proper diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation and implementing strategic goals of the Municipality through cooperation and innovative team work.

Enquiries: Lebepe NG or Ms Mathebula TM. Tel. 015-811 6300.
WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Please forward your application through the prescribed form (www.mopani.gov.za) together with your comprehensive CV and recent certified copies of your qualifications and the identity document to: The Acting Municipal Manager, Mopani District Municipality, Private Bag x9687, GIYANI, 0826.
Z83 forms and fax applications will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will immediately disqualify any application. MDM reserves the right not to fill any of these posts
should there be no suitable candidate identified. Late submissions will be disqualified. Should you not receive any response within two (2) months after the
closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful. Submission without certified copies of qualifications will not be considered.
The successful candidate will undergo security vetting, competency assessment and may be required to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.

Source: https://www.mopani.gov.za/vacancies/vacancies.php