Job Description

Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department in the following functional
areas: Supply Side and Area- Based Operations, Customer Relations Management,
Service Delivery Optimisation, Catalytic Projects, Programme Management and Fleet
Management & Administration.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Contributes to service delivery systems of a complex nature and provides

supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer, Senior Management team and
Council.

• Management of service delivery plans and strategic objectives for service

provision through the formulation of short, medium and long-term service
delivery plans.

• Ensure an analytical and methodical structuring of projects and project planning

for adequate control over projects.

• Supports and comply with the Supply Chain Management function.
• Ensure financial management and budget implementation within the areas of

responsibility.

• Supports the implementation of the performance reporting process within the

area of responsibility.

• Supports and implements good governance, ethics and values in management.
• Guide and understand the management of risk for the municipality within the

area of responsibility and analyse internal audit reports when considering risk.

• Supports and contributes to the formulation of policy and the municipalitys

Bylaws within the area of responsibility.

• Supports the audit process with the area of responsibility, in order to obtain the

annual and optimum level of assurance from the Auditor-General.
Competencies

• STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP- Provide and direct a vision for the

institution, and inspire and deploy others to deliver on the strategic institutional
mandate.

• PEOPLE MANAGEMENT- Effectively manage, inspire and encourage people,

respect diversity, optimise talent and build and nurture relationships in order to
achieve institutional objectives.

• PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT- Able to understand program and

project management methodology; plan, manage, monitor and evaluate specific
activities in order to deliver on set objectives.

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Able to compile, plan and manage budgets, control

cash flow, institute financial risk management and administer procurement
processes in accordance with recognised financial practices. Further to ensure
that all financial dealings are managed in an ethical manner.

• CHANGE LEADERSHIP- Able to direct and initiate institutional transformation on

all levels in order to successfully drive and implement new initiatives and deliver
professional and quality services to the community.

• GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP- Able to promote, direct and apply professionalism

in managing risk and compliance requirements and apply a thorough
understanding of governance practices and obligations. Further, able to direct
the conceptualisation of relevant policies and enhance cooperative governance
relationships.
Essential Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Administration or Management

Sciences or Law or in the Built Environment field or related and equivalent
qualification.

• A certificate of minimum municipal competencies from an accredited institution

or obtainable within 18 months from date of appointment.

• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years managerial experience of which at least 5 years must be at a middle

management in a local government context will be an added advantage.
Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances Yes
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration MINIMUM: R2 219 302
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HLENGIWE MHLONGO
Contact Telephone 031 3227736