CONTRACTUAL MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 222/ 2018

VACANCY

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, awaits applications for the appointment in the following vacancy:

CONTRACTUAL MANAGER: OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR

REQUIREMENTS:                                   

• Relevant NQF level 7 qualification And/ OR NQF level 6 qualification with at least 7 years Administration experience in the Government Sector;
• At least (5) years relevant experience;
• Understanding of Kouga Municipality and the South African Political Landscape;
• Strategic thinking ability;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, organizing, coordinating, problem solving, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Computer Literate;
• Valid Driver’s Licence with own transport;
• Must be able to handle highly pressurized situations;

DURATION:              Linked to the term in Office of the Current Executive Mayor

SALARY:                 R668 368.09 – R810 048.54 (All Inclusive Package)

DUTIES:

• Facilitate and provide administrative and political support to the Executive Mayor regarding all functions in the Executive Mayor’s Office;
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and operational policies in the office of the Executive Mayor in terms of legislation, Council policies and procedures;
• Prepare, manage and control the annual operational budget of the office of the Executive Mayor;
• Manage all staff in the Office of the Executive Mayor;
• Deal with all correspondence in the office of the Executive Mayor;
• Provide communication services to the Executive Mayor including speech writing and the management of any Mayoral social media platform;
• Organise and prepare for media briefings and interview in liaison with municipality’s Communication department;
• Manage the arrangement off all Mayoral Events and Projects;
• Drafting off all necessary internal and external reports and presentations;
• Serve as liaison between the office of the Executive Mayor and the administration.   

All applicants must submit a formal application form and include their CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity documents and driver’s license. All applications must be submitted electronically to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday,14 December 2018 at 12:00. For any inquiries contact Mr. D De Jager: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Non-submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
2. Canvassing of councillors.
3. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

Kouga Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action which is non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                               P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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