Director: Corporate and Digital Services

 KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

       VACANCY

       REFERENCE NO: 2/2023

The Kouga Local Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment in the following key vacancy:

Director: Corporate and Digital Services

Permanent Employment Contract

SALARY: An all-inclusive package ranging from R 1 070 906, R 1 259 888, to R 1 448 871 per annum is payable in line with Government Gazette No. 47538 dated 18 November 2022, Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32/2000): Total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers, subject to the signing of a performance contract, a performance agreement and declaration of financial interests.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant NQF level 8 qualification;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience at senior and middle management, of which at least two(2) years must be at senior management level in a municipal environment;
• Have proven successful management experience;
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of Kouga Area of jurisdiction;
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with the Minimum regulations on competency levels of 2007;
• A Valid Code 8 Driver’s License and own transport;

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislations;
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems;
• Good knowledge of Corporate Support Services, including Administration and Auxiliary services, Digitalization Services, Council Committee Support services, Registry, Building & Maintenance, Human Resources, Information, Communication & Technology and oversight of all specialized support functions;
• Knowledge of local government environment, excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of local government;
• In depth knowledge of Digitalization Services;
• Good skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and ability to be decisive.

Expertise:

• The incumbent must have strong strategic management expertise.
• Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy frameworks governing the local sphere of government and, in particular, the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).

 Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate services projects from conceptualization, design, contract management, quality assurance and compliance and ensure proper integration to the municipality’s IDP, Departmental SDBIP and other strategic objectives;
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and SOP’s relating to the corporate & digital services functionality;
• Manage the Departments Capital and Operational budget in terms of the requirements of the MFMA and municipal accounting standards;
• Procure services of professionals, contractors, goods and services in terms of the municipal Supply Chain Management Policy;
• Manage all contracts and tenders according to approved SLA’s, terms of reference, letters of appointment and contracted project time lines;
• Manage the Human Resources of the Directorate in a highly unionized environment, to ensure labour stability and minimise disputes;
• Manage the integration of the Directorate's functions with those of the other service delivery directorates;
• Driving the digitalization strategy of the institution.

All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, certified identity document, certified driver’s license and the names of three references (with their e-mail addresses) from current and previous employers and a fully completed application form, as available from the municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za , and applications must also be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za.    Administrative enquiries may be directed to Mrs. M Rossouw at tel no: 042 2002 200.

Applications must reach recruitment@kouga.gov.za on or before Monday, 23 January 2023 at 12:00.

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.

Applicant must be willing to relocate to the Kouga Area.

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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