KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
NOTICE NO: 172/2022
VACANCY
Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, encourages applicants from the designated groups to apply for the following vacancy:
MANAGER: IDP
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Development Studies/Economics Sciences/ Town Planning/ Public Management or related;
- 5 years relevant Local Government experience, of which 2 years must be in IDP;
- Thorough knowledge of IDP planning processes and Local Government Sector processes;
- Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices;
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills;
- High level computer Literacy: Office Applications;
- Sound communication skills;
- Good computer knowledge in office applications;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
SALARY: R589 470.77 – R765 178.27 Per Annum (Excluding vehicle allowance)
TASK: 16
DUTIES:
- Manage and Co-ordinate all processes relating to IDP and ensure Municipal legislative compliance in this area;
- Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term objectives/ plans and controls associated with integrated development planning;
- Implementing new developments and legislative imperatives supporting IDP development procedures and policies;
- Presenting action plans of IDP interventions through the implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Development Plan necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the relevant stakeholders for consideration and inclusion into the Municipality’s short/ medium-term performance and service delivery plans;
- Managing the development of the IDP Review Process Plan and liaise with all relevant municipal Department and other spheres of government to ensure alignment of plans;
- Consultation with the District Municipality, ensure alignment of Municipality’s IDP process with the District IDP Framework;
- Preparing submissions/ reports to specific Portfolio Committees for perusal and discussion;
- Plans and implements the formulation of specific policies and procedures associated with the IDP;
- Costing project proposals and preparing reports and plans for submission to the Municipal Manager via Director:PDT, and making necessary budgetary provisions on three-year capital budget;
- Manages key requirements associated with the formulation and/ or review of the Integrated Development Plan;
- Controls the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the Section;
- Preparing capital and operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved sectional budget allocations;
- Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current IDP developments, problems and constraints;
- Manages specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. 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 Friday, 16 December 2022 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.
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
