MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Makhado Municipality, a dynamic equal opportunity and affirmation action employer, hereby
invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for the following position:
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
This is a fixed term contract for a period of five (5) years
Total Remuneration Package: will be in terms of General Notice No 351 of 2020
promulgated in Government Gazette No 43122 of 20 March 2020 which stipulates
remuneration packages for Category 4 municipalities as follows:
Total Remuneration package: Minimum R 1,160,847
Total Remuneration package: Midpoint R 1,349,824
Total Remuneration package: Maximum R 1,538,800
REQUIREMENTS
- B-degree in public administration/political sciences/social
sciences/law or Equivalent qualification. - A postgraduate qualification in fields related to
public administration will be an added advantage. - Certificate in Municipal Finance
Management or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with
minimum regulations on competency level in terms of Government Gazette 29967 dated 15
June 2007 will is an added advantage. - Five years relevant experience at senior management
level, have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector. - Extensive knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to Local Government and
financial management, service delivery innovations and strategic capabilities. - Candidates
who have undergone competency test and have shown to be competent or above will be
preferred. - Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and
Outlook). - Valid driver’s license and NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 Years relevant experience at a senior management level
- Have proven
successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and
legislation. - Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
management. - Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers.
- Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, and budget and
finance management. - Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
- Good facilitation
and communication skills in at least two of the official languages of the Limpopo Province.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- The overall management of the Municipality in order to
ensure efficient and effective provision of services, promoting economic growth, facilitating
social and economic development, and long term sustainability of the Municipality. - The
development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration
which is equipped to implement the municipality’s integrated development plan, to operate in
accordance with the municipality’s performance management system and to understand the
needs of the local community. - Perform all functions, duties and responsibilities as
contained in the relevant local government legislations such as, but not limited to, theConstitution, MFMA, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, Promotion of
Administrative Act, etc. - Ensuring the streamlining of staff towards core basic service
delivery. - Responsible for the overall management of the municipality. Provide general
strategic management to ensure that the municipality meets the five (5) Key Performance
Areas and the outcomes of LGTAS: Handling the implementation of the Integrated
Development Plan, Effective governance, Internal Financial Control and Internal Audits,
Risk Management, Accounting Policies, Review the Annual Financial Statement to provide
the Council of the Municipality with an authoritative and credible view of the financial
position of the Municipality. - Promote labour relations. *Render strategic leadership during
development, implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and
Performance Management System (PMS) by providing suitable performance indicators. - Perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. It will be expected of candidates to be subjected to through evaluations. Previous and
current employers and references will be contacted. Verifications will be done on
Qualifications and criminal records.
2. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interest. Original qualifications
certificates must be produced upon enquiry and before appointment.
3. Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance
agreement.
4. The candidates recommended for appointment to the post of Municipal Manager must
undergo a competency assessment.
Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer upholding the Employment Equity Act.