Umsobomvu Local Municipality

1. Mayoral Driver
2. SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES

Mayoral Driver

Directorate : Corporate Services
Division : Office of the Mayor
Place of work: Colesberg
Duration : Fixed-term contract linked to the term of office of the Mayor
Salary : T Grade 6 (R158 628.00 per annum) plus normal fringe benefits applicable to local
government and a cellphone allowance.

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Grade 10
• Basic literacy
• Drivers Licence code B or EB (Former code 08)
• 0-1 years’ experience required.
• General understanding of the municipal operations will serve as an added advantage.
• Advanced driving course and skills will serve as an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Oral Communication: Communicates basic instructions to peers; and receive and understand
  instructions correctly.
• Task Accountability: The ability to understand and follow basic instructions and be held
  accountable for task accomplishment. Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled, cleaned and ready
  for use. Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed. Driving the Mayor for official trips to certain
  destinations for scheduled public events and functions. Ensure that vehicle is serviced as per
  schedule. Recording travelled kilometres in the logbook and submitting the logbook to the
  supervisor.
• Work Place Safety: Promotes the principles of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Vehicle Safety: Preparing the car and its occupants for the journey. Make sure the vehicle is safe
  and roadworthy. Complies with road signals, signage and road markings. Conducting and recording
  details of vehicle safety inspections.
• Driving Behaviour: Guiding and controlling the car. Using the road in accordance with governing
  traffic laws. Interacting appropriately with other road-users

Closing date: The closing date shall be 03 May 2024 at 16:30

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST use the official Application for Employment and supplement it with a comprehensive CV
together with certified copies of qualifications and MIE Background screening form obtainable from the
municipality’s website and Human Resource Management Office. Applications including all relevant
documentation must be submitted to: The Municipal Manager, Umsobomvu Municipality, 21A Church
Street, Colesberg, 9795 or e-mailed to apiwe@umsobomvumun.co.za. Should applicants not receive any
response within three months after the closing date, please accept that your application has not been
successful. All enquiries must be directed to the Human Resource Section. Canvassing and/or lobbying of
Councilors and or municipal officials will result in the disqualification of an applicant. No late applications
will be considered.

Inquiries to be directed to Apiwe Khalankomo at 051 753 0047 or apiwe@umsobomvumun.co.za

SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES

PLACE OF WORK: Colesberg

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

Salary scale: Minimum: R 827 289 .00 – Midpoint: R 919 210.00 – Maximum: R 1 011 131.00,
plus a remote allowance of 7 % and a performance-based bonus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Law/ Management Sciences/
  Environmental Studies or Equivalent Qualification.
• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme as prescribed in terms of Municipal
  Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels.
• Successful completed all the Prescribed Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards as required
  in Regulation 7 provided for in Government Regulation No. 493, published in Government Gazette
  29967 dated 15 June 2007, as amended by GN. R 1146 as published in GG 41996 dated 26
  October 2018, alternatively with Government Notice Regulation, No. 1146 of 26 October 2018, as
  promulgated in Government Gazette No.41996.
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three local official languages.
• No criminal record.
• A valid driver’s license and own motor vehicle to execute duties.
• Adherence to Schedule 2 of Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professionals (SACSSP), or
  similar recognized relevant body will be an added advantage.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:
The post is a permanent employment as provided for in the amended Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act, No. 3 of 2022, and includes signing of an employment contract and
performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act and declaration of
financial interest.

WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Five (5) years at middle management level.
  SENIOR MANAGER: COMMUNITY SERVICES
• Have proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance
  management, and good knowledge of community services.
• Good communication skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation and Council operations
  and delegation of powers.
• Good knowledge of core- functions services, including, Health service management, Cemetery
  management, Public Safety, Environment and Waste Management, Parks and Recreation
  Management.
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and Preferential Procurement
  Policy Framework Act (Act No.5 of 2000).
• Design programmes and develop policies to promote an enabling environment for communitybased programmes as guided by the Municipal IDP.
• Provide strategic leadership in relation to the development, implementation, monitoring and
  reporting on Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) of the directorate.
• Overhead controls and management of Municipal Parks, Cemeteries, Recreation Facilities/
  programmes, Disaster Management/Firefighting, Public Safety, Driving License Centre, Waste
  Management and Libraries.
• Develop and implement key strategic/ business plans including Waste Disposal & Management
  Plan, Disaster Management Plan, Transport Plan, Traffic & Licensing Plan and Environmental
  Management Plan.
• Manage departmental budget, human resources & other resources in accordance with local
  government legislation and treasury regulations.
• Manage efficient provision of municipal services.
• Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems.
• Direct and control key deliverables and outcomes for the department.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure legislative, regulatory, policy, practices and operating standards compliance.
• Performance of other responsibilities assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
As stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Government Notice 21: Regulations on Appointment
and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers No.21 published in Government Gazette
No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures
   representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
2. Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on
   the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
3. No late applications will be considered.
4. Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” (Application Form) as per
   Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government
   Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 which is obtainable from the
   internet at www.gpwonline.co.za, or on the Municipal Website; www.umsobomvumun.co.za
   (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified) and supplement it with a detailed
   C.V.
5. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of
   qualifications, criminal record and employment history/reference check and competency
   assessment and should disclose financial interest.
6. Umsobomvu Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and
   recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, cost of advertisement, travel
   and subsistence allowance to attend interviews, etc., should it be discovered that the successful
   candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted in the contravention of the
   Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment Act No. 3 of 2022 or any other
   relevant legislation.
7. Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councilors for the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and
   proof thereof will result in the automatically disqualify the applicant.
8. In the event that an offer of employment is unreasonably declined, the applicant shall be liable for
   all costs incurred by the municipality including advertisement, travel and subsistence allowances
   to attend the interviews and assessment and assessment costs.
9. Suitably qualified applicants must submit: their application form and CV, certified copies of
   academic qualifications, Identity Document and Driver’s License and address same to:
   The Municipal Manager, Municipality, Private Bag X 6, Colesberg, 9795, or hand delivered at
   Umsobomvu Municipal Offices, 21A Church Street, Colesberg, at the Human Resources
   Office. E-mailed applications to be addressed to themsile@umsobomvumun.co.za
10. Written communication will only be with shortlisted candidates and if no communication has been
    received from the municipality within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your
    application not successful.
11. The municipality reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint any person.
12. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants not contacted
    within 30 days of the closing date may safely assume that their applications were not successful.
    The Council nevertheless appreciates the interest shown by applicants.

CLOSING DATE: The closing date shall be 12 May 2024 at 16:30.

Enquiries: Mr. T.W. Msengana (Municipal Manager) Tel. 051 7530 0040 or e-mail to
themsile@umsobomvumun.co.za during office hours.

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All the best with your applications.