KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
NOTICE NO: 3/2025
VACANCY
Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, has the following vacancy available:
IDP OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant NQF level 6 qualification in Public Administration or Public Management;
- 3 years relevant experience;
- Code B driving license;
- Thorough knowledge of IDP planning and coordination processes and Local Government Sector processes;
- Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Must understand the concepts of the project management cycle
- Attention to detail;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SALARY: R394 591.02 – R512 205.98 per annum
TASK: 12
DUTIES:
- Interpreting the Municipality’s service delivery objectives and requirements stipulated in legislation directing the planning, drafting, adoption and review phases;
- Interacting with the local community structures and setting up consultative processes to foster understanding of local level development needs and priorities and, clarify the organization’s role and process;
- Examining the applicability of the Local planning process to the agreed framework for Integrated Development Planning in the area;
- Assessing and identifying sources of funding to support programme/ project roll out;
- Participating in the IGR and interacting with LED and IDP representatives;
- Monitoring progress with respect to identified and approved projects against specific key performance indicators and measures;
- Establishing reasons for deviations or constraints impacting critical outcomes;
- Mapping and seeking approval on alternatives and/ or solutions to address alignment to community priorities and statutory requirements in terms of the Integrated Development Plan;
- Participating in various meetings (internal and external forums) and provides comments/ opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality;
- Responding, through the collection of factual information and/ or conducting the necessary investigation/ research, to enquiries and concerns on service delivery from the general public, councilors, government departments, etc;
- Collaborating with external departments/ agencies on specific issues pertaining to the formulation, drafting and implementation of the Integrated Development Plan;
- Preparing investigational and procedural reports and summaries detailing functional progress and/ or outcomes for submission to the Manager: IDP for consideration and inclusion in specific Committee Agendas;
- Compiling notices, agendas and minutes of functional meetings and attending to the circulation;
- Updating system information databases with specific project and/ or qualitative and quantitative information on Integrated Development Projects and opportunities, extracting reports and information for dissemination;
- Formulating responses to correspondence and enquires from the general public, Councilors and Officials, referring to policies and resolutions of Council;
- Maintaining records of work in progress, notices and correspondence, updating, filing and/ or removing obsolete records and, retrieving information for reference.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license’and PrDP. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document 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 Thursday, 24 January 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Mr. L Desha: 042 200 2200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Canvassing of Councillors.
- 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.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR. C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
6330
