Magareng Local Municipality

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HOD: COMMUNITY SERVICES (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The Magareng Local Municipality, with its Head Office in Warrenton located in the Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape, seeks a competent and visionary leader to Head its Community Service Department. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with innovative and strategic thinking ability, strong communication skills and a quality and driven attitude.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and proven competence is on offer, plus 4% remote allowance, the total remuneration package is excluding a performance based bonus. Negotiable in terms of Government Gazette No. 50737 of 27 May 2024. i.e Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Managers;

Annual Total Remuneration Package:

Municipal Categorisation	Total Remuneration Package per annum        (Minimum)	Total Remuneration Package per annum (Midpoint)	Total Remuneration Packager per annum (Maximum)
2	R913 969	R1 026 932	R1 123 501

Term of Appointment:

• Permanent Appointment. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement with the Municipality

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor Science Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Law or equivalent.
• Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007,  e.g  CPMD, MFMP, etc, If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment  in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017 as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• No criminal record.

Years of experience:

• 5 years of relevant experience at middle management level and have proven successful institutional transformation within public and private sector.

Core Competencies:

• As stipulated in Annexure A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.

Key Performance Areas

This post operates at a strategic level to provide strategic support to all the functions within the Magareng Municipality with the main priorities being:-

• Overall Management of the Community  Services Department;
• Local Economic Development Management;
• Manage Parks and Recreations which include Libraries;
• Manage Public Safety which includes Municipal Traffic and Securities;
• Housing and Land Use Management
• Cemetery Management and Landfill site.
• Manage Develop Plans and Programmes for the Department within the Municipality in line with IDP objectives.
• Human Resource Management within the Community Services Department
• Liaison and communication
• Maintenance of vehicle and equipment.
• Management of Health and Safety within the Department.
• Compilation of all policies and procedures related to Community Services to ensure the smooth running of the Department;
• Support and advice the Accounting Officer and other Senior Managers in the Execution of their functions on matters related to Community Services;
• Perform any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer of the Municipality

Please Note:

No late or faxed and/or electronic applications will be considered.

Only hard-copy applications will be considered.

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 obtained from the Internet at www.gpwonline.co.za. ( failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications, criminal record and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should also disclose financial interests.

Magareng Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, travel  etc., should it be discovered that the successful candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted to the contravention of the provisions of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amended Act or any other relevant legislation.

Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councillors for the purpose of being appointed is not allowed and proof thereof will result in the disqualification of an applicant.

If you meet the stated requirements, submit an application form as per “Annexure C”, a detailed CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity document and driver’s licence (certified copies must not be older than 3 months) should be addressed to The Acting Municipal Manager, P.O. Box 10 Warrenton Northern Cape 8530

Technical Enquiries : Mrs Corney Lentsoe (HOD: Corporate Services) @ 053-4973111 during office hours (08:00 – 16:00).

Closing Date: 08 November 2024

If no communication has been received from the municipality within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application not successful. The municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.

MUNICIPAL MANAGER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The Magareng Local Municipality ,with its Head Office in Warrenton located in the Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape, seeks a competent and visionary leader to Head its Administration. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with innovative and strategic thinking ability strong communication skills and a quality and driven attitude.

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and proven competence is on offer, plus 4% remote allowance, the total remuneration package is excluding a performance based bonus. Negotiable in terms of Government Gazette No. 50737 of 27 May 2024. i.e Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Managers;

Annual Total Remuneration Package:

Municipal Categorisation	Total Remuneration Package per annum        (Minimum)	Total Remuneration Package per annum (Midpoint)	Total Remuneration Packager per annum (Maximum)
2	R1 113 168	R1 232 763	R1 368 368

As the Accounting Officer and the Head of the Administration the incumbent will assume overall responsibility for the Strategic Direction and Leadership of the Municipality.

Term of Appointment:

• A fixed term contract of employment, not exceeding one year after the next Local Government Elections to be negotiated, including signing of the employment contract and performance agreement in-terms of Section 57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act and declaration of interest of financial interest.

Years of experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience at a senior management level, and must have proven successful institutional transformation record in the public or private sector.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:

• B Degree in Public Administration/Political Science/Social Science/Law; or equivalent.
• Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e South African Qualification Authority, Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of Municipalities, e.g CPMD, MFMP, etc, If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment  in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017 as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593.
• A postgraduate qualification in the fields related to public administration will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.

• No criminal record.

Core Competencies:

• As stipulated in Annexure A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Advanced understanding of municipal council operations and delegations of powers.
• Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, and budget and finance management.
• Ability to be innovative and strategic leader.
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three local official languages.            

Responsibilities:

• The Municipal Manager, as Head of the Administration and the Accounting Officer, will be responsible for the general performance of the organisation and to manage and direct the administrative and operational aspects of the municipality in order to achieve the strategic objective of the Council;
• Compliance with the functions of the Municipal Manager as prescribed in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000;
• Provide strategic and ethical leadership and management to achieve the vision of the municipality;
• Development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, to operate in accordance with the Municipal Performance Management System and to understand the needs of the local community;
• Responsible for all income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities of the Municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation;
• Management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner;
• Appointment, training, discipline and effective utilisation of staff as well as promotion of sound labour relations;
• Promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation;
• Advice the political structures and political office-bearers, manage communications between political structures and political office-bearers of the municipality as well as carrying out their decisions;
• Administration and implementation of the Municipality’s policies, procedures, by-laws and other legislation;
• Exercise any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal council, or by other delegated authorities of the Municipality;
• Facilitate participation by the local community in the affairs of the Municipality;
• Develop and maintain a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with municipal services;
• Represent the municipality at provincial and national fora;
• The performance of any other function that may assigned by the Municipal Council and as Accounting Officer.

Please Note:

No late or faxed and/or electronic applications will be considered.

Only hard-copy applications will be considered.

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 obtained from the Internet at www.gpwonline.co.za. ( failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications, criminal record and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should also disclose financial interests.

Magareng Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, travel and subsistence allowance to attend interviews, etc., should it be discovered that the successful candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted to the contravention of the provisions of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment Act or any other relevant legislation. Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councillors for the purpose of being appointed is not allowed and proof thereof will result in the disqualification of an applicant.

If you meet the stated requirements, submit an application form as per “Annexure C”, a detailed CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity document and driver’s licence (certified copies must not be older than 3 months) should be addressed to The Executive Mayor P.O. Box 10 Warrenton Northern Cape 8530

Technical Enquiries : Mrs Corney Lentsoe (HOD: Corporate Services) @ 053-4973111 during office hours (08:00 – 16:00).

Closing Date: 08 November 2024

If no communication has been received from the municipality within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application not successful. The municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.

                                                            Notice issued by:-

Cllr Neo Mase

Executive Mayor: Magareng Local Municipality

Magrieta-Prinsloo Street

P.O. Box 10

WARRENTON

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE

8530

Tel: 053 497 3111 during office hours (07:30 – 16:00)

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All the best with your applications.