Remuneration
Remuneration package per annum: R 956 012 (Minimum), R 1 074 171 (Midpoint) R 1 175 182 (Maximum) all inclusive (As determined by notice No: 53882 of 18 December 2025 for a Category 2 municipality on upper limits for senior managers.
NB:
The pay scale will be individually determined by competence-based assessment outcome, experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS / CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A remote allowance of 7% of the total annual remuneration package
Requirements
Adherence to Minimum Competency
Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette N37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government: Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended will apply.
A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent.
Excellent communication, Facilitation and report writing skills
Extensive knowledge and understanding of local government-related legislations
Knowledge and understanding of MS Word and PowerPoint
A valid driver's license
Years of Experience
Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience at Middle Management Level
Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector
ADDED ADVANTAGE
A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP)
Registration with the South African Council for Social Services, Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognised relevant professional body.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management
Understanding of Council Operations and delegation of powers, as well asHealth services management
Cemetery management
Public safety, and Parks and recreation management
Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000
Good Governance, Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts
Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions
Must possess the Minimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette N37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government:
Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended. Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance Leadership. Core
Competencies:
Moral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analysing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.
Ethical, integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy
Diplomacy and commitment to providing progressive democratic and accountable government
Strategist and excellent corporate planner Excellent communication (written and verbal) and motivational skills
Interpersonal skills and Customer focused Advanced negotiation skills
Conceptual and Analytical thinker Diversity management skills.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Core functions
Report directly tthe Municipal Manager on key departmental activities.
Overall management of the community services department. Implement the integrated development plan as well as strategic goals of community services department.
Understanding legislations related tparks and recreation, cemeteries, traffic management, disaster management, human settlement and social and waste management.
Enforcing compliance will all legal requirements and by-laws applicablewithin the department.
Responsible for human settlement, law enforcement and security management.