Manager: Strategic Support

Post : Manager: Strategic Support
Salary : R397 045.41 – R471 954.63 per annum
Duration : Permanent
Center : Frankfort
Ref : HR07
Qualifications and Experience
B Degree in Public Management or Administration or equivalent, 5 -8 years’ experience in
Management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare, manage and control the capital and operational budget of the Office of the Municipal
Manager to ensure effective and efficient functioning within budgetary constraints of Council,
Motivate the Office’s budgetary needs for approval by Council and monitor expenditure against
the budget, Compile and recommend operational policies in respect of the Unit’s functional
activities, Draw up strategic business plans for funding and grants purposes, Oversee the
development and implementation of strategic and operational policies in the Office of the
Municipal Manager according to legislation and Council policies and procedures, Advise and
support the Municipal Manager on administrative and strategic decisions so that the Municipal
Manager takes and makes informed and legitimate decisions, Oversee the provision of an office
management service/function to the Office so that an effective and efficient protocol,
administration, secretarial, registry, reception and visitors’ management function is provided to
the Office. Handle high-level and confidential correspondence to the Office of the Municipal
Manager that requires response from the Municipal Manager, Follow - up with relevant and
accountable Directorates on the implementation of resolutions, Manage and co-ordinate the
compilation of reports required by the Office of the Municipal Manager, Work closely with the
Personal Assistant (PA) to the Municipal Manager on proper time management and diary
commitments of the Municipal Manager, Oversee the management of all equipment and capital
resources within the Office, Monitor the updating and maintenance of assets register in the
office at all times, Maintain the assets and asset register for the Unit, Manage the administrative
processes and systems and maintain good working conditions, Lead and manage all staff in
Office of the Municipal Manager, to ensure efficiency in the Office and that staff meet objectives
and targets in line with Council’s requirements and resource constraints, Identify designated
staff responsibilities, authority and personal performance measurement criteria, Implement staff
development and training to achieve overall objectives, Oversee the provision of an internal
communications service in the municipality with the Communications Specialist, Manage proper
interface and communication between the all Executive Offices to ensure efficient and effective
service delivery to the community of Mafube Local Municipality, Attend meetings and functions
on request and behalf of the Municipal Manager to ensure that the Municipal Manager’s time is
used efficiently, Work closely with COGTA and SALGA to make sure that all documents are
available, consolidated and quality is up to standard, Manage the communication between the
Municipal Manager and the Directorates.
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Directorate : Office of the Municipal Manager