City of Ekurhuleni Fixed Term

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1. Manager: Walk-in Centre
2. Senior Political Advisor
3. Speechwriter &Council Liaison
4. Snr Strategic Advisor: Service Delivery & Special Programmes
5. Snr Manager: Internal Support
6. Manager: Special Programmes

Manager: Walk-in Centre

R 875 391.00 to R 1 172 602.00 – Total cost to compan

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant accredited Business Degree
• 3 – 5 years’ experience at management level in a similar environment within local government
• Municipal Finance Management Programme NQF Level 5 would be an added advantage
• Operational Planning and reporting skills
• Knowledge of information management skills
• Service delivery innovation

Core Responsibilities:

• Implement strategic capability and leadership to manage a functional unit within a division that is accountable for the delivery of set objectives within specified time frames and costs
• Manage and implement operational processes to demonstrate and drive the application of policy, laws, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices to plan, make recommendations and apply changes appropriate to improving services delivery and monitor its effectiveness
• Maintain governance and minimize risk to ensure that no incidents on non-compliance result and risks are appropriately mitigated
• Manage and implement financial processes to ensure the effective use of finances and curtail costs in the Department
• Practice a customer service orientation to ensure effective operations management and service delivery within the division, ensuring compliance with the Batho Pele principles
• Practice people management to lead and manage teams within the context of defined processes, meeting performance parameters and clarify roles to achieve operational goals
• Facilitate and coordinate internal and external stakeholder management programmes
• Implement an aligned excellence culture, which builds enduring, rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional customer service.

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Senior Political Advisor

R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,448 – Total cost to company

Minimum Requirements:
• B Degree in Political Science or relevant NQF Level &
• Excellent office management, leadership and analytical skills
• Ability to demonstrate resilience and to function effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of and interpretation of legislative framework, service delivery, imperatives and implementation thereof
• Ability to understand and observe protocol
• 5 years’ experience in understanding political environment

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide consulting services and political advise to the Executive Mayor on associated CoE cluster, Department or group of Departments information
• Lead and facilitate key developments while providing specialist coaching to key stakeholders, leaders and executives
• Track and monitor political party developments, issues, points of public interest and advise on appropriate and sound action plans and responses
• Advise on press coverage, online and social media strategies that will contribute to positive media exposure and image building
• Develop the members public image by enhancing personal strengths and providing coaching in debate performances
• Analyse political strategy, message and media representation to formulate, advice on and implement associated political strategies
• Define tactical plans, goals and objectives to enable the achievement of subject matter standards regarding governance, risk and compliance
• Define and monitor financial control, corporate governance and compliance

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Speechwriter &Council Liaison

Remuneration

R 636,424.00 to R 844,737.00 – Total cost to company

Minimum Requirements:
• B A National Diploma in Journalism / Media Studies/Communications or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Clear knowledge of local government process and political environment.
• Advanced linguistic proficiency
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• Innovative thinker
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar environment
Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for research, content, writing and editing of speeches, columns, publications and other material for the media for publication
• Conduct research on service delivery issues related to all spheres of government.
• Develop and maintain an effective electronic archiving system of research information, speeches and political reports.
• Provide the Executive and Council with support / information on issues of interest to the media
• Develop communication plans for various campaigns, both internally and externally
• Work with information specialists on the development of the City’s websites and social media content.
• Maintain press clippings and communicate news / issues to employees
• Monitor the industry publications, media and current affairs in relation to the performance of the Executive.
• Work with other departmental stakeholders and partner on issues related to the Executive communication objectives
• Timeously respond to public records requests made by the news media

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Snr Strategic Advisor: Service Delivery & Special Programmes

Remuneration

R 1,122,769.00 to R 1,457,319.00 – Total cost to company

Key performance areas:
• Provide multi-disciplinary, functional focused advise to provide organisational advisory & evaluation services to the Office of the Executive Mayor, in service of organisational goals & objectives that guide sustainability & long term improvement
• Compare relationships between policy application and practice implementation with associated principles, theory, practice and report specialist area impact
• Influence the development of overall research agenda by highlighting areas of concern, potential opportunities and areas requiring further investigation
• Research, benchmark, analyse and make recommendations on legislative and international protocols focusing on potential advisory services
• Influence the development of tactical plans and objectives to enable the achievement of subject matter policy and practice regarding governance, risk and compliance
• Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture, which enables rewarding relationships and allows others to provide exceptional customer service
Core Requirements:

• Relevant Business B. Degree or Equivalent NQF Level 7
• MFMA Certification will be an advantage and background in Public Service
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Effective communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• People management and empowerment skills

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Snr Manager: Internal Support

Remuneration

R 1,236,037.00 to R 1,612,657.00 – Total cost to company

Minimum Requirements:
• Relevant Business Degree / Diploma / equivalent
• 5 – 8 years of experience in a similar environment
• Financial management skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge and information management skills
• People management and empowerment skills
• Risk management skills
• Effective communication skills

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, lead and control administrative and financial support practices, ensuring compliance with the organisational administration
• Perform strategic capability and leadership to contribute towards effective performance of the division and the Department at large in deploying its strategy
• Perform operational process to ensure effective and efficient execution of assigned tasks and thereby contribute towards the achievement of performance goals by the division
• Apply governance and risk management to ensure promotion of good governance, compliance with applicable legislative and policy prescripts and effective and efficient management of risks by the Department
• Apply financial process to contribute towards prudent financial management by the Department at large

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

Manager: Special Programmes

Remuneration

R 1,122,769.00 to R 1,457,319.00 – Total cost to company

Minimum Requirements:
• Relevant B Degree or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Financial management skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• People management and empowerment skills
• Risk management skills
• Effective communication skills
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Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Mayoral programs which include stakeholders, target groups and public partnerships
• Maintain strategic relationships for purposes of expectation management, knowledge sharing and integration
• Coordinate, prioritise, direct, control and enhance resources to produce results and meet operational objectives and goals to ensure the smooth running of the unit
• Provide feedback on governance, risk and compliance practices and escalate unresolved issues via appropriate channels for investigation and resolution
• Positively influence and enable financial control, corporate governance and compliance to ensure that expenditure is only incurred in terms of the provisions of the MFMA and other relevant prescripts
• Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture, which enables rewarding relationships and allows others to provide exceptional customer service to ensure the achievement of the highest standards of customer relations management

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).
Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.

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All the best with your applications.