DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES

Mafube Local Municipality
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
64 J.J Hadebe Street
P O Box 2
FRANKFORT, 9830
Phone : 058 813 8110
Fax : 058 813 3072
E-mail: [email protected]
Enquiries: Adv. M.F Lepheana OUR REF: 10/1/1
Date: 04th January 2023
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Mafube Local Municipality comprises of the following towns: Frankfort, Villiers, Tweelingand Cornelia. Mafube Local Municipality subscribes to the principles of affirmative action and all accompanying regulations that seek to address the imbalances of the past and need to appoint a suitable and experienced person in the under mentioned position. People with the skill and expertise to discharge the duties of the under mentioned position are invited to apply.
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
JOB TITLE DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES
TERM OF APPOINTMENT Permanent
PLACE TO BE STATIONED Frankfort municipal offices
REMUNERATION PACKAGE As per the Total Remuneration Package for senior managers, published in Government Gazette No.47538 dated 18 November 2022 for a Category 3 municipality:
MINIMUM MIDPOINT MAXIMUM
R907 864 R1 037 559 R1 150 465
The pay scale will be determined by competence based assessment outcome, experience and qualifications.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/ Management Science/ Law/ other relevant field or equivalent qualification,
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level preferably in the local government environment Have proven successful management experience in administration
• A valid driver’s license and a suitable vehicle for proper performance of duties.
• Willingness to work irregular hours with extensive traveling.
• Adherence to Schedule 2 of Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
• A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) - (if not in possession thereof, the appointee will be afforded 18 months to obtain the qualification in terms of Government Gazette 29967 as amended by Government Gazette 41996)
• A relevant post graduate qualification
• Registration/membership with a relevant recognized Professional body
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIESAND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Must meet competency levels (Leading & Core Competencies) for Senior Managers as published in the Government Gazette No 37245 dated 17 January 2014
• Good knowledge and understanding of Local Government-
environment,relevant policies and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance
systemsand performance management
• Proven successful management experience in administration
• Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including Human Capital, Legal Services, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Council Committee Support services, Registry, Communications and Customer Relations Act, and other coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000
• Good Governance, Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions
• Ethical, integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy * Diplomacy and commitment to providing progressive democratic and accountable government * Strategist and excellent corporate planner * Excellent communication (written and verbal) and motivational skills * Interpersonal skills and Customer focused * Advanced negotiation skills * conceptual and Analytical thinker * Diversity management skills. * Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Developing, implementing and managing strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and aligning it with the Municipality's strategic objectives
• Managing Human Resources portfolio in accordance with Labour Legislation and various national and divisional Collective agreements
• Managing Corporate Administration functions, which relate to the
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Reporting to the Accounting Officer, will be responsible for:
• Leading and providing strategic direction to the Corporate Services Directorate, ensuring the Municipality is provided with an
effective support service regarding Corporate Administration,
Human Resources and Legal Services
• Contribution towards the development of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as the strategic document of the institution together with the Service Delivery Budget & Implementation Plan (SDBIP)
• Developing, implementing and managing strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and aligning it with the Municipality's strategic objectives
• Managing Human Resources portfolio in accordance with Labour Legislation and various national and divisional Collective agreements
• Managing Corporate Administration functions, which relate to the
provision of Records Management, Council and Committee
Secretariat
• Managing and facilitating Legal Services, including updating Statutes and Council By-laws
• Facilitating and managing the Directorate staff, budget planning, implementation, and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan
• Advising the Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.
• Providing advice and support to Council and other Office Bearers on all functions of the Directorate
• Providing visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilization of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and in the fulfillment of its statutory mandate.
• Ensure that municipal Performance Management System is fully implemented in the Directorate
• Integrating functional output with other directorates
• Ensure compliance in all areas of work.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
• Human Resources Management
• Legal Service
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Communications & Customer Relations Management
• Administration Services
• Council and Committee administration
• Corporate support to other directorate
APPLICATIONS
We appreciate your demonstrated interest of being part of Mafube Local Municipality.
• Only SA citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply
• Application form: The applicant must submit an original completed standard application form (Annexure C of the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers) which can be downloaded directly from www.govonline.co.za, together with their CV containing at least three contactable references (telephonically and e-mail) and originally certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications, ID/ proof of permanent residency, and driver's license. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof thereof.
The Acting Municipal Manager: Adv. M.F Lepheana; P.O Box 2; Frankfort; 9830, alternatively the applications can be hand delivered at the municipality during office hours to no. 64 JJ Hadebe Str, Frankfort, in the office of the Administrator,
Office no 9, First Floor.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to vetting processes (i.e.
reference and qualification checks as well as any previous
misconduct or criminal record verification) to determine suitability.
• Applicants submitting their curriculum vitae in response to this
advertisement specifically agree and authorize Mafube Local
Municipality and or/ its representatives to undertake the
necessary confirmation/ certification of any information or
documents in the curriculum vitae. The applicant therefore gives
consent that their personal information may be accessed for
verification purposes in adherence to the POPI Act (include
signed consent letter).
• Recommended candidate(s) will be subjected to a two-day
competency based assessment for prior appointment.
• The successful candidate: Will be stationed at the
administrative offices of the Municipality as situated in Frankfort;
but will be expected to regularly visit the towns that comprise the
municipality, furthermore Council reserves the right to place and
move the candidate anywhere within the municipal jurisdiction.
• The appointee will be expected to sign an employment contract
before assumption of duty, and performance agreement and
disclosure of financial interest within 60-days of appointment and
then annually thereafter.
• On appointment the appointee should not be holding any political
office in a political party whether in a permanent, temporary or
acting capacity.
• NOTE: No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
• The Municipality reserves the right to reference check all short
listed candidates and verify their qualifications.
• The employer reserves the right not to fill the position if no
suitable candidate is found.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only and
applicants who have not been contacted within 30-days from the
closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Direct or indirect canvassing for preferential treatment will result
in automatic disqualification of affected candidate.
• The appointment will be made in compliance with the
provisions of the relevant sections of the Local Government
Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 3 of 2022, and other
relevant Legislation and Regulations.
• CONTACT PERSON FOR
ENQUIRIES
Adv. M.F Lepheana, Tel: 061 978 6196
• CLOSING DATE OF
APPLICATIONS
13th February 2023 at 12:00
NB: CANDIDATES INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR THEIR TRAVELING
EXPENSES
Approved by:
Adv. M.F Lepheena
Acting Municipal Manager