Job Description

Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 2 219 302 to R 3 399 184 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type
Fixed Term Contract

Workplace:

4th Floor, Alberton Civic Centre, Alwyn Taljaard Street, Alberton

Purpose:

The key purpose for this position is to ensure that resources are used effectively, efficiently and economically through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of financial management framework and operational delivery.

Key performance areas:

Translate organizational strategy into operational objectives whilst ensuring delivery of functional strategic sport creation, arts and culture delivery and health (primary health care and environmental health) and social development plans. Effectively lead and management the Community Services. Provide preventative and curative healthcare services in the City, e.g. primary health care, child and maternal healthcare as well as HIV/AIDS programme through effective management of the relevant teams while full accountability lies with the appointed HoD: Community Services. Provide City social and developmental service throughout the City, including early childhood development and indigenous programmes. Provide City and implement environmental health services and programmes City-wide. Ensure the integrity and effective administration of SRAC Management delivery processes. Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, services providers and relevant legislative agencies and structure. Provide overall direction in terms of programme management and implementation. Ensure integration of business processes and systems enabling sustainable service excellence Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability. Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, assigning tasks, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy. Ensure that strategy and operating model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget. Provide, implement and promote arts, culture and heritage programmes tailored for the elite, developmental and mass communities in the city. Provide library services, facilities and knowledge in the city
Effectively manage and lead the department.

Core Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management/ Social Science/Health Sciences/ Arts/Culture/Sports/Library Sciences or relevant equivalent NQF level 7 qualification MBA/MBL will serve as an added advantage. Registration with the Health Council of South African or any other relevant registration with any relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage. 10+ years' management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management level. Strong leadership, strategic planning and management skills Extensive experience in stakeholder relation management Advanced project and programme management skills Proven strategic, visionary acumen and drive. Business and financial acumen Excellent people and communication skills
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.


Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.


Appointments will be made on a permanent basis to comply with the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022 and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.


Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver's license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.


Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.



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