MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (The position is linked to the political term of the mayor)

MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (The position is linked to the political term of the mayor) Salary: R843 304,43 per annum (Car and cellphone allowance applicable over and above standard municipal bene?ts) REQUIREMENTS: A Degree in Public Management / B Degree in Political Science. Code EB driver's license. Five (5) years' experience of which 3 years must be supervisory level RESPONSIBILITIES: Leading and managing all staff in the of?ce of the Mayor to ensure ef?ciencies and effectiveness in the of?ce of the Mayor. Preparing, managing and controlling the of?ce of the mayor's annual operational budget. Ensuring the effective and ef?cient functioning of the of?ce within the budgetary constraints of the council. Facilitating and providing administration and political support to the Mayor with regard to all functions in the Mayor's of?ce. Overseeing the development and implementation of the strategic and operation policies in the of?ce of the Mayor according to legislation and Council policies and procedures. Dealing with the high-level and con?dential correspondence on behalf of the Mayor that does not require political advice, but requires a direct respond from the Mayor. Responsible for the provision of communication services for the Mayor. Organising and preparing for media brie?ng and interviews in liaison with the communication unit. Serving as liaison between administration and the Mayor. Monitoring the implementation of resolution.