Company Name : uMhlathuze Municipality
Job Title : Municipal Manager
Ref Number: 02272016
Location : Richards Bay
Closing Date : Monday, 10th October 2016
Duration : 5-year fi xed-term contract
Municipal Manager :
Job Description :
Key performance areas :
** Assume responsibilities of an Accounting Offi cer and Head of Administration
** Manage the interface with the Executive Mayor and Council so that the administration is aligned with the priorities of Council
** Provide advice and support to the Executive Mayor, Executive Committee and Council in respect of the priorities of the Council
** Provide leadership and accountability in Audit, Risk Management and all other Government matters
** Ensure development and implementation of Performance Management System as prescribed in the Municipal System Act
** Manage the Municipality’s administration in accordance with the Constitution, Local Government Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Finance Management Act and other applicable legislation.
** Promote and develop an economic, effi cient and accountable administration.
Preferred Skills :
Minimum requirements :
** A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Political Sciences/Social Sciences/Law or equivalent
** A Certifi cate in Municipal Financial Management or Certifi cate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is essential
** 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level and proven successful institutional transformation within the public or private sector
** 3-4 years must be at a professional management level
** Good knowledge and understanding of policy and legislation
** Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
** Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers
** Good governance
** Audit and risk management establishment and functionality
** Budget and fi nance management.
For administrative enquiries, contact the Manager :
** Human Resources Administration, Gugu Mthembu at tel. (035) 907-5184/5475/5154.
How to Apply :
** All applicants must forward an application form (obtainable in Government Gazette No 37245) or it can be downloaded from our website .umhlathuze.gov.za), accompanied by a detailed CV with certifi ed copies of certifi cates should be forwarded to:
The Department :
Corporate Services,
City of uMhlathuze,
Private Bag X1004,
Richards Bay 3900
or
submit to HR offi ce during offi ce hours between 07:30- 16:00 or e-mail: vacancies AT umhlathuze.gov.za
Applicants must note that their appointment is subject to the following reference checks :
** Qualifications, criminal records, security vetting and record of dismissed staff members contemplated in section 57A of the Municipal Systems Act and they will be expected to sign employment contract, a performance agreement and a disclosure of fi nancial interest.
Appointments are made according to the Local Government Systems Act, 2000 and Local Government :
** Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers as published in 17 January 2014.
** Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought.
** Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.
** Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualifi cation of applications
Closing date: 10 October 2016
Please note :
** If you receive no notifi cation regarding this advertisement within three months of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
** City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications.