Director: Corporate Services

To apply, check the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

ZF Mgcawu District Municipality invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position within its
establishment:

DEPARTMENT : Corporate Services
POST : Director: Corporate Services
CENTRE : ZF Mgcawu District Municipality (Upington),
Northern Cape

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE:
In terms of Gazette No. 55150 of 15 August 2026, i.e. Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package
Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to the Municipal Managers.

Salary: R1 227 126

R1 256 577

R1 286 735

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

REQUIREMENTS:
 B Degree Public Management, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law or equivalent
 Certificate in Municipal Finance in terms of Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency
Levels as determined by Local Government: MFMA, 2003 (Act no 56 of 2003)- if successful
applicant does not comply with the aforementioned it is expected of him/her to complete
required unit standards within 18 months of appointment as a condition of employment.
 5 years’ minimum relevant experience at a Senior Management Level and have a proven
institutional transformation record in the public or private sector;
 The required core and leading competencies as stipulated in Annexure A of the Regulations on
Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in
Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014;
 Advance knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
 Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
 Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of power;
 Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, budget and finance
management;
 Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader;
 Adherence to Schedule 2 of Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014; and
 Valid driver’s licence.

Core functions and Knowledge:
Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
management
Good knowledge of corporate support services, including:
Human capital management;
Legal services;
Facilities management;
Occupational Health
Security Services
Cleaning Services
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
Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts;
Legal background and human capital management; and
Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.

Terms of appointment:
Signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the
Municipal Systems Act and declaration of financial interest.

Please Note: No late 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 obtainable from the internet at www.gpwonline.co.za, or on the Municipal
Website; www.zfm-dm.gov.za (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified).

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications,
criminal records and charges for misconduct; employment history/reference check and competency
assessment and should disclose financial interest. Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.
ZF Mgcawu District Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and
recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, 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
No. 3 of 2022 or any other relevant legislation. Curriculum Vitae’s will not be returned.
ZF Mgcawu District Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013
(POPIA), Applicants agree that their personal information maybe recorded and processed by the
Municipality.

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.

If you meet the stated requirements, a detailed CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity
Document and Driver’s License (certified copies must not be older than 3 months) should be
addressed to The Municipal Manager, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Private Bag X 6039, or hand
delivered at C/O Dr. Nelson Mandela Driveway and Upington 26 Driveway Upington 8800, or
emailed to tc@zfm-dm.gov.za

Enquiries: Municipal Manager: SA Tatas-Titus Tel. 054-3372800 during office hours (07:30 – 16:30) or
email statastitus@zfm-dm.gov.za

If no communication has been received from us 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.

We wish you all the best with your applications