City of uMhlathuze

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The City of uMhlathuze is one of the fastest growing municipalities in South Africa, offering the ideal
combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following position that is based in Richards Bay – Civic Centre: Applications must reach the address as indicated. 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.

CITY MANAGER

REF: S56002/2024

CLOSING DATE 20 January 2025

OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL Top Management

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION
PACKAGE In terms of the Government Gazette Notice No. 50737, dated 30 May 2024.

ADVERTISED City Press, Internal and Website.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT
On a fixed-term employment contract until 31 July 2027 or for a period not
exceeding one year after the election of the next Council of the Municipality.

YEARS’ OF EXPERIENCE At least 10 years’ experience at a senior management level, five (5) years
of which must have been at a Municipal Manager level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification registered
  on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level
  8 with a minimum 360 credits in a field relevant for the senior
  management position (A relevant Bachelor Degree in Public
  Administration / Political Sciences / Social Sciences / Law; or a
  relevant qualification).
• NQF level 9 qualification will be an added advantage.
• A certificate in Municipal Financial Management (MFMP) or
  Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is
  essential. 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, failing which, the employment contract
  will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable
  period;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Budget and financial management Skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Exceptional leadership ability with a highly innovative, influential
  and collaborative approach to leadership.

KNOWLEDGE

• 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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Assume responsibilities of an Accounting Officer and Head of
  Administration;
• Manage the interface with the Mayor and Council so that the
  administration is aligned with the priorities of Council;
• Achieving excellence in local government service delivery,
  infrastructure investment, and municipal operations
• Building a city administration that demonstrates the developmental
  local government ideal in honest, responsive manner
• Providing the Directorates with leadership and direction;
• Developing and maintaining strategic collaborative relationships
  with key stakeholders by executing decisions of the political
  structure; advising and guiding the strategic management structure
  on functional matters and executing policy decisions,
• Developing and implementing strategic business plans and policies,
  which enable and support the City’s strategic objectives/priorities
  and ensuring decision-making and performance accountability.

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES

REF: S56003/2024

CLOSING DATE 13 January 2025

OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL Top Management (Section 56): Managers directly reporting to The City
Manager

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION
PACKAGE In terms the Government Gazette Notice No. 50737, dated 30 May 2024.

ADVERTISED City Press, Internal and Website

LOCATION To be stationed at the Richards Bay Civic Centre but functioning in the
whole municipal area of the City of uMhlathuze

TERM OF APPOINTMENT Permanent employment in terms of the amended Municipal Systems Act
dated 17 January 2022.

YEARS’ OF EXPERIENCE

• 15 years’ working experience, of which at least seven years must have
  been at middle management level in the public sector.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12/ Matric certificate;
• At least an NQF Level 7 in the field of Humanities/Human Resource
  Management/ Business Management/ Public Administration/ Law.
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Public Management,
  Management Sciences, Law or any other study field related to the
  position;
• A valid driver’s licence;
• A certificate in Municipal Financial Management (MFMP) or Certificate
  Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is essential. 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,
  failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within
  one month after the applicable period;
• Proven experience in successful institutional transformation in
  the public or private sector;
• Advanced understanding of Council/ Municipal operations and
  delegation of Powers;
• Budget and financial management skills.

KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and
  legislation;
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional governance
  systems and performance management;
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, including: Human
  Capital Management; Administration, Legal Services; Facilities
  Management; Records Management; Information Communication
  Technology and Council Support;
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the
  Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,2000 (Act No.5 of
  2000);
• Good governance;
• Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related
  prescripts;
• Legal background;
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support
  functions.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Leading and directing the Corporate Services Department;
• Ensure the Municipality is provided with an effective support services
  regarding Corporate Administration, Human Resources, Information
  Technology, Councillor Support and Legal Services;
• Manage corporate administration functions which relate to the provision
  of records management, Council and Committee secretariat;
• Manage and facilitate Legal Services, including updating policies and
  Council bylaws;
• Managing the Directorate’s budget planning, implementation and budget
  review to support priorities and deliveries in the context of IDP;
• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to diverse workforce, to
  ensure optimal utilisation of the Council’s resources in terms of
  implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and in the
  fulfilment of its legislative mandate;
• Manage Human Resource portfolio in accordance with labour legislation
  and collective agreements;
• Provide support and advice to Council and City Manager;
• Implement service delivery budget implementation plan.

NB: All applicants must forward an application form (obtainable in Government Gazette, No. 37245) or can be downloaded from our website: www.umhlathuze.gov.za. Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV with copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, should be forwarded by email to SM_Vacancies@umhlathuze.gov.za . Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered during the week to the City of uMhlathuze Civic Centre (5 Mark Strasse Road, Richards Bay) between 07h30- 16h00

For administrative enquiries, contact: Mr V Singh on (035) 9075196

The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, we intend to promote and uphold representativity in the Municipality regarding Race, Gender and Disability

PLEASE NOTE: It would be expected of shortlisted candidates to be subjected to competency assessments and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. All applications must be submitted with an official application form, detailed CV, copies of qualifications and Identity Document, the names of three references from current and previous employers. The application form is available from the Municipal website or the Human Resources Section (Department: Corporate Services). Failure to adhere to the above will result in automatic disqualification.

Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act The appointment and Conditions of Employment will be in accordance with the applicable and relevant local government legal framework.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.
Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications