Advisor: Municipal Governance

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Advisor: Municipal Governance
Based in Kwazulu-Natal Province (Durban) Ref: 25/06/25
Cluster: Municipal Capabilities and Governance Remuneration
package: A competitive salary
6 Months Fixed-Term Contract

“Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact”.

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Advisor: IGR and Strategic Relations, the role will support the Senior Advisor: Municipal Governance in developing informed and quality advice and support to municipalities and ensuring the implementation of the hands-on support strategy.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
▪ Planning and Organizing skills
▪ Business communication, especially report writing including feedback & presentation
▪ Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports
▪ Understanding of the South African Local Government environment, including the policy and legislative framework
▪ Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
▪ A relevant NQF Level 7 Bachelors Degree in Local Government Law/Social Science/Public Administration/Public Policy/
Development Studies /Intergovernmental Relations
▪ At least 3 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year has been at an equivalent level within a medium to large-sized
organisation
▪ A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
▪ Sector Knowledge and an understanding of the policy, legislative, governance and regulatory frameworks governing the
sector; and those applying to the LG Sector

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS:
▪ Research and Benchmarking • Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects.
Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists. Under leadership and guidance
from Senior Advisor perform desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges within the sector/ professional discipline
(Collect data, examine relevance and synthesise). Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update
municipal profiles; Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/
presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for
the sessions.
▪ Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy) •Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of
accountability; Liaise with stakeholders in ensuring the credibility of the municipal governance and be the voice of municipalities
on all governance matters; Represent municipalities at relevant forums/ meetings/ committees within the sector/ professional
discipline; Support the development of reports to the working groups; Support the participation in all municipal governance related
forums and processes; Support the Senior advisors to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA
position for mandating; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of
the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation; Represent SALGA and the Municipalities at
relevant external fora.

▪ Support Advice and capacity building • Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions
in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the implementation of the
municipal governance hands-on support strategy and processes. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/
improve programme implementation
▪ Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting • Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and
payments are based on agreed milestone; Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the
management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including Monitoring & Evaluation; Maintain records as per SALGA policy
and ensure that all project records are up loaded into the company knowledge management system; Support the preparation of
audit files for each project prior to audit. Support the reporting on progress against milestones;
▪ Stakeholder Management • Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s
capacity to make an impact; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Support the creation of reports
to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Within the scope of area of accountability build and
maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility;
▪ Governance, Compliance and Risk Management • Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Support the
identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline.
Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline;
▪ Teamwork • Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an
ongoing basis. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance;
Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes; Support the Executive
and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA; Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team
to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities;

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position online at
www.cvspaces.co.za

Closing Date: 03 July 2025

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