Gamagara Local Municipality Jobs

EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Gamagara Local Municipality with its head office in Kathu and located in the John Taolo
Gaetsewe Region, Northern Cape province, is an equal opportunity employer and invites
applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY SERVICES

(PERMANENT POSITION)

This advertisement is in accordance with the Government Gazette No. 50737 of 30 May 2024:
Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.32 of 2000) Local Government: Upper
Limits of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly
Accountable to Municipal Managers. Total annual remuneration package of R 965, 958
(minimum) to R 1 103, 953, (midpoint) to R 1, 224, 083 (maximum). Category 3 Municipality. A
Remote Allowance of not exceeding 7 % of the total annual remuneration package of the
Senior Manager may also be paid.

Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Social Science/Public Administration/Law; or equivalent
Five years’ experience at middle/senior management level; and a proven successful
institutional transformation within public or private sector. Added advantage;* Registration with
the South African Council for Social Service professionals (SACSSP), or similar recognized
relevant professional body. * Minimum competency as per the National Treasury: Local
Government, MFMA; Minimum Regulations on competency level, Gazette 29967 issued on
the 15 of June 2007, Applicants without the relevant competency will be given 18 months to
complete the competency. Knowledge; * Good Knowledge and understanding of relevant
policy and legislation. Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance
systems and performance management; * Understanding of council operations and
delegation of powers, as well as Health service management, cemetery management, Public
safety; and Parks and recreation management.

Key Responsibilities. * Develop and implement a community services strategy* Co-ordinate
developmental Environmental and waste management, traffic and law enforcement services
and community liaison, fire and Disaster, Libraries, sports, arts and culture. * Develop and
implement a departmental budget management* Develop department strategic
programmes and operational plans.Manage departmental performance and risk management Plan and implement the departmental budget and SDBIP. Provide inputs and
manage IDP programmes. Perform any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the
Municipal Manager.

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

This advertisement is in accordance with the Government Gazette No. 50737 of 30 May 2024:
Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.32 of 2000) Local Government:
Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and
Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers. Total annual remuneration
package of R 965, 958 (minimum) to R 1 103, 953, (midpoint) to R 1, 224, 083 (maximum).
Category 3 Municipality. A Remote Allowance of not exceeding 7 % of the total annual
remuneration package of the Senior Manager may also be paid.

Requirements: *bachelor’s degree in public administration/Management Sciences/law; or
equivalent experience. *Five (5) years’ experience at middle management level and must
have proven successful management experience in administration. *Compliance with the
MFMA. *Minimum competency levels in unit standards as per Government Notice No. R493 of
Gazette no. 29967 of 15 June 2007. *A person who does not meet minimum competency level
in unit standards will be given an opportunity to attain the minimum competency level within
18 months from the date of appointment. Registration with the relevant professional
body/institution.

Key Responsibilities. *Manage a department with the following functions: human resources,
Information Communication Technology, registry and auxiliary Services, administrative
services, facilities management, council support and overall financial management, including
systems and controls of the department, provide strategic leadership for corporate service
department, provide direction in terms of what the department needs to support overall
strategy of the Municipality. *Ensure supervision on the development and implementations of
operational policies. *Ensure compliance with all pieces of legislation pertinent to local
government; optimize excellence within the department at corporate level. *Ensure that
compliance with risk management system implementation within the department is executed.
*Ensure the municipality has a good internal and external communications system, manage
departmental performance and risk management, Plan and implement the departmental
budget and SDBIP. Provides inputs and manage IDP programmes. Co-ordinate transformation
and organizational Development programs for the Municipality. Perform any other duties or
functions that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager.

DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND TOWN PLANNING

This advertisement is in accordance with the Government Gazette No. 50737 of 30 May 2024:
Local Government Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No.32 of 2000) Local Government:
Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and
Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers. Total annual remuneration
package of R 965, 958 (minimum) to R 1 103, 953, (midpoint) to R 1, 224, 083 (maximum).
Category 3 Municipality. A Remote Allowance of not exceeding 7 % of the total annual
remuneration package of the Senior Manager may also be paid.

Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Science/Architect, Bachelor Degree in Town and
Regional Planning or Development studies; or equivalent. Five years’ experience at
middle/senior management level; and a proven successful Professional Development/ Town
and Regional Planning experience. Added advantage; Project management certificate or
diploma. Registration with the relevant professional body/institution. Minimum competency as
per the National Treasury: Local Government, MFMA; Minimum Regulations on competency
level, Gazette 29967 issued on the 15 of June 2007, Applicants without the relevant
competency will be given 18 months to complete the competency. Knowledge; * Good
Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. Good knowledge and
understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; * Good
knowledge of supply chain management regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000), Knowledge of geographical information system,
Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning and Understanding of council
operations and delegation of powers.

Key Performance Areas
Develop and implement the Integrated Development Planning of the Municipality, Manage
and guide Local Economic Planning, manage the Geographic Information System and spatial
planning. Develop department strategic programs and operational plans. Manage
departmental performance and risk management. Plan and implement the departmental
budget and SDBIP. Provide inputs and manage IDP programmes. Perform any other duties or
functions that may be assigned by the Municipal Manager.

To apply for the above post use: a prescribed application form in terms of the Local
Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) issued on the 17th January 2014
(Government Gazette: Local Government Regulations for Appointment and Conditions of
Employment of Senior Managers), obtainable from our municipal website, reception/ HR
office, An application not made on the prescribed official form will not be considered. No fax,
emailed, Z83 applications forms will be accepted.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of original
academic qualifications certificates (not older than 3 months) copy of an identity documents
and driver’s license.

The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security and reference check as well as
competency assessment, as per the regulation. The appointed candidate will be required to
sign an employment contract, a performance contract and a disclosure of financial interest.

Failure to comply with the above request will disqualify your application.
Enquiries: Mr. Kabelo Appie (Human Resource Management), Tel: (053-723 6000)

This posts are based in Kathu.

Please forward application to: Mr. L. Seetile, The Municipal Manager, Gamagara Local
Municipality, P.O. BOX 1001, KATHU 8446, or hand-delivered at CNR Hendrick Van Eck & Frikkie
Meyer Road at Municipal Receptio

Canvassing for appointment is strictly prohibited and any collaborating evidence thereof will
disqualify the applicant.

Closing date: 12nd September 2025

We wish you all the best with your applications