Manager In the Municipal Manager Office at Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

•  An appropriate Degree/National Diploma qualification at level 7, majoring in Public Administration – extensive management experience preferably in local government, Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management systems.
• Proven high level communication (verbal and written skills) A sound understanding of Municipal and Council functions to take charge of overall management off the municipal manager office, Knowledge of Local Government legislation, the New Staff Regulations and the Municipal Finance Management Act, a valid driver’s License.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Ensure that the office of the Municipal Manager is properly geared to optimally perform in accordance with the provisions of section 55 of the Municipal Systems Management Act, 2000, Assisting the Municipal Manager in development of economical effective and accountable administration, Monitoring and evaluation of performance of all municipal departments.
• Ability to formulate and influence short, medium, and long term and long term service delivery plans to deliver on municipal strategies and goals.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic investment alliances with various stakeholders.
• Ensure municipal transformation and organizational development, basic service delivery,local economic development, municipal financial viability and management, good governance and public participation

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent planning, leadership presentation and organizational skills, Communication experience in the public sector,
• knowledge of current communication trends, knowledge of the IGR Framework, administration, national orders, MSA, and local government, strategic leadership and management skills.
• 5 year fixed term contract linked to the Municipal Manager tenure in office.