Government EntityEmfuleni Local Municipality
    LocationGauteng, Vanderbijlpark
    Reference NumberC11/ED
    SalaryR 1 887, 000 (Minimum), R 1 978,663 (Mid-point), R 2 074, 778 (Maximum)
    Centre / LocationVanderbijlpark
    Closing DateSeptember 28, 2026
    Source and Applicationemfuleni.gov.za

    CLUSTER SHARED SERVICES
    3. POSITION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SHARED SERVICES(1 Post) Ref C11/ED-SSRE-ADVERT (CANDIDATES WHO
    APPLIED PREVIOUSLY MUST REAPPLY)
    CONDITION OF Permanent Employment Contract. Appointed candidate will be required to sign employment contract, annual
    EMPLOYMENT performance agreement and to annually disclose his/her financial interests. The candidate to be appointed
    will be stationed at the Head Office: Main Building in Vanderbijlpark – Corner Klassie Havenga and Frikkie
    Meyer Street.
    REMUNERATION R 1 887, 000 (Minimum), R 1 978,663 (Mid-point), R 2 074, 778 (Maximum)
    REQUIREMENTS Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law/B. Com Degree in Industrial Relations
    or equivalent. A Postgraduate Qualification/Honours/Masters Degree in the relevant field will be an added
    advantage. A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD)/ Municipal Finance Management
    Programme (MFMP). Note: Candidates who do not have the CPMD/MFMP will be allowed to obtain such a
    certificate within 18 Months if appointed. Have proven successful institutional transformation within the public
    or private sector. The incumbent must have the leading and core competencies as per Government Gazette
    No. 37245.
    COMPETENCIES Advanced understanding of institutional Governance Systems and performance management. Advanced
    knowledge of Audit and Risk Management establishment and functionality. Budget and Finance
    Management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proven ability to offer visionary, strategic and
    innovative leadership to diverse stakeholders including other spheres of government, community and
    business. Must be a South African Citizen or a permanent resident. Strategic direction and leadership,
    change leadership, results and quality focus, Excellent communication skills. Knowledge and Information
    Management, Analysis skills, innovation, Planning and organising.
    EXPERIENCES 5 – 10 year’s relevant experience at Senior Management level in Corporate/Public administration field.
    DUTIES The post operates at a strategic level to provide strategic support to all of the business functions within
    Emfuleni Local Municipality. Develop and implement sound, effective organisational development
    programme and initiatives that support organisation wellness, opportunities or personal development and
    growth, Management of employees’ relations matters, quality induction, training, diversity management and
    the development of a productive work culture. Advise and assist in the preparation of Legal Documents,
    Contracts, Policies, Procedures, Practices or other matters having legal significance to the management and
    operations of the municipality. Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant with the Law, responsible for
    managing Corporate Services strategy and policy development by identifying issues that affect business
    results. Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the municipality complies with all applicable Codes of
    Corporate Governance, Responsible for overseeing the provision of support to other clusters in relation to
    Shared Services, including Fleet Management, Facilities and Information Technology administration. Ensure
    that all matters are executed in accordance with policies, Collective Agreement and applicable Legislation,
    the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational
    Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act etc.

    Requirements

    Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Management Sciences/Law/B. Com Degree in Industrial Relations or equivalent. A Postgraduate Qualification/Honours/Masters Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage. A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD)/ Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP). Note: Candidates who do not have the CPMD/MFMP will be allowed to obtain such a certificate within 18 Months if appointed. Have proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector. The incumbent must have the leading and core competencies as per Government Gazette No. 37245. Competencies: Advanced understanding of institutional Governance Systems and performance management. Advanced knowledge of Audit and Risk Management establishment and functionality. Budget and Finance Management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proven ability to offer visionary, strategic and innovative leadership to diverse stakeholders including other spheres of government, community and business. Must be a South African Citizen or a permanent resident. Strategic direction and leadership, change leadership, results and quality focus, Excellent communication skills. Knowledge and Information Management, Analysis skills, innovation, Planning and organising. Experience: 5 – 10 year’s relevant experience at Senior Management level in Corporate/Public administration field.

    Duties

    The post operates at a strategic level to provide strategic support to all of the business functions within Emfuleni Local Municipality. Develop and implement sound, effective organisational development programme and initiatives that support organisation wellness, opportunities or personal development and growth, Management of employees’ relations matters, quality induction, training, diversity management and the development of a productive work culture. Advise and assist in the preparation of Legal Documents, Contracts, Policies, Procedures, Practices or other matters having legal significance to the management and operations of the municipality. Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant with the Law, responsible for managing Corporate Services strategy and policy development by identifying issues that affect business results. Develop and oversee the systems that ensure the municipality complies with all applicable Codes of Corporate Governance, Responsible for overseeing the provision of support to other clusters in relation to Shared Services, including Fleet Management, Facilities and Information Technology administration. Ensure that all matters are executed in accordance with policies, Collective Agreement and applicable Legislation, the Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Relations Act etc.

    Source / Circular Reference

    emfuleni.gov.za