Municipal Manager Job at Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in Port Elizabeth

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(FOUR-YEAR FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT)

POSITION CODE: 5627

Job purpose:

    Providing leadership and direction in the administration of the Municipality through effective strategies to fulfil the objectives of developmental local government provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and any legislative framework that governs local government.
    Fostering relationships between the municipal Council and the administrative arm of the Municipality, as well as with other key stakeholders.
    Creating an environment that defines the purpose and role of local government as a means of involving people in shaping the future of communities.
    Creating an enabling environment to promote the economic growth of the Municipality and fast track service delivery.

Requirements:

    A post-graduate degree/diploma or a higher education qualification at NQF Level 7.
    A Certificate in Municipal Financial Management or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) (a recommendation).
    Eight (8) years’ proven experience in a senior management position.
    Extensive and practical knowledge of local government.
    Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of and experience in the application of legislative prescripts.
    A valid Code B driver’s licence (minimum).

Core competencies:

    Strategic leadership and management.
    Strategic and operational financial management.
    Governance, ethics and values in financial management.
    Financial and performance reporting.
    Risk and change management.
    Project management.
    Legislation, policy and implementation.
    Stakeholder relations.
    Supply Chain Management.
    Audit and assurance.

Key Performance Areas:

    Assuming responsibilities as Accounting Officer and Head of Administration.
    Managing the interface with the Executive Mayor and the municipal Council so that the administration is aligned to the IDP priorities of the Council.
    Providing advisory and support services to the Executive Mayor, Mayoral Committee and Council in accordance with the priorities of the Council.
    Providing leadership and accountability in audit, fraud, risk management and governance matters.
    Ensuring the development and implementation of the Performance Management System, as prescribed in the MSA.
    Facilitating public participation by local communities in the affairs of the Municipality.
    Strategically managing the use of Council’s resources to ensure economic, effective and efficient service delivery.
    Managing the Municipality’s administration in accordance with all applicable local government legislation.
    Ensuring sound co-operative governance, strategic partnerships and alliances with other spheres of government.
    Managing the provision of services to local communities in a sustainable and equitable manner.
    Promoting sound labour relations and compliance by the Municipality with applicable labour legislation.
    Demonstrating a knowledge and understanding of transformation and change management.
    Proven experience in local economic development, integrated development programmes and sustainable urban development and expertise in dealing with risk and fraud management.
    Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of government and with all relevant role-players.
    Developing/Reviewing the organogram in line with Section 66(1) of the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, Act No. 32 of 2000.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS REQUIREMENTS:

As part of the selection criteria, prospective candidates will be required to undergo competence/psychometric assessments to determine their suitability in respect of applicable core managerial and occupational competencies, as well as financial supply chain management competencies, as prescribed in the regulations on minimum competencies and municipal performance.


Should the necessity to determine equivalence of qualifications be required, such responsibility will rest with the applicants, and this should be established via a relevant verification authority.



Applicants must pass the minimum requirements for a security clearance, as required for the above post. If it is not possible to screen the applicants with regard to a security clearance within the time-frame prescribed herein, any appointment must be subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary security clearance.

Note: Applications in envelopes marked "Confidential", stating the specific position for which application is being made and containing a detailed curriculum vitae, with certified copies of supporting documents, must reach the Acting Executive Director: Corporate Services, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality at PO Box 116, Port Elizabeth 6000, on or before MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2013 (before 12h00). Please do not submit original supporting documentation, as this will not be returned.