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Police023 541 8000
Ambulance10177
Fire084 279 6430
Traffic023 541 1320
Refuse023 541 1320
Electricity023 541 1320
Hospital023 5411300
Thusong023 541 426
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Police 023 541 8000
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Refuse 023 541 1320
Electricity 023 541 1320
Hospital 023 5411300
Thusong 023 541 426

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Closing Date: 26 November 2021
Salary: 992 705.00 - 1 195 857.00 PA

MUNICIPAL MANAGER
(Negotiable between R 992 705.00 and R 1 195 857.00 pa) + Rural Allowance of 4% of Total Annual Remuneration Package
The Municipal Manager, as Head of the Administration and Accounting Officer, will be responsible for the general performance of the organization and to manage and direct the administrative and operational aspects of the Municipality in order to achieve the strategic objectives of Council.
Duties/Responsibilities:
 The development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement the municipality’s integrated development plan, to operate in accordance with the municipality’s performance management system and to understand the needs of the local community;
 The management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner;
 The appointment, training, discipline and effective utilisation of staff;
 The promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation;
 Advising the political structures and political office bearers, managing communications between these parties as well as carrying out their decisions;
 The administration and implementation of the municipality’s by-laws and other legislation;
 Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the municipal council, or by other delegating authorities of the municipality;
 Facilitating participation by the local community in the affairs of the municipality;
 Developing and maintaining a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with municipal services;
 The performance of any other function that may be assigned by the municipal council and as accounting officer;
 Responsible for all income and expenditure of the municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities of the municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable municipal finance management legislation.
In order to meet the needs of the Prince Albert Municipality, the successful applicant will conform to the following requirements:
 At least a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration/Political Sciences/Social Sciences/Law, or equivalent registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits;
 Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA qualification ID No 48965) for accounting officers of municipalities as is provided for in Regulation 493 published in GG. 29967 dated 15 June 2007 and amended by Regulation 1146 published in GG. 41996 dated 26 October 2018;
 A post graduate qualification in fields related to public administration will be an added advantage;
 5 Year minimum relevant experience at a senior management level and have a proven institutional transformation record in the public or private sector;
 The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers in Regulation 21 published in GG. 37245 dated 17 January 2014;
 Advanced 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 powers;
 Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, budget and finance management;
 Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader;
 Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape;
 Valid driver’s license and NO criminal record.

ADVERT - MUNICIPAL MANAGER (173.2KB) Application form (52.87KB) Last published 02 November 2021