Manager IDP: Strategic Services

KOUGAMUNICIPALITY(EC 108)

 VACANCY

NOTICE NO: 199/2010

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

MANAGER IDP: STRATEGIC SERVICES

 REQUIREMENTS:

A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Planning and Development and/or equivalent qualification NQF 6 Planning and Development;

Relevant hands-on managerial experience in Local Government Development Programmes (minimum of three years);

Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation;

Strategic planning skills and sound knowledge of strategic processes, good communication and facilitation skills;

Code 08 Drivers Licence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Strategically manage and direct the development and effective implementation of the IDP, budget integration and the performance management system and ensure Integrated Environmental Management and Sustainable Development;

Ensure that the annual review of the IDP and the Performance Management System are in compliance with legislation and Council’s Policy;

Strategically direct municipal transformation by ensuring an acceptable level and quality of public stakeholder participation in municipal strategic planning, budgeting and institutional performance management;

Provide strategic support to the Municipal Manager on matters relating to the IDP, Budget Integration and Performance Management;

Manage staff and the section on a day-to-day basis to ensure the effective running of the IDP Section;

Strategically manage and direct the process of implementing, monitoring and reviewing the IDP;

Monitoring and overseeing the alignment of all strategic sector plans with the IDP;

Direct the process so as to ensure that the Municipality gives effect to and conducts its affairs in a manner that is consistent with the IDP and achieves the strategic sector plans, development priorities and objectives as reflected in the IDP.

Prepare regular monthly reports on the IDP, budget integration and performance manage-ment via the appropriate agendas and strategic committees.

POST LEVEL: 1

SALARY: R298248.00 per annum

BENEFITS: Housing allowance or subsidy under certain conditions;

Medical Aid Scheme;

Pension/Provident Fund Scheme;

13^th Bonus cheque;

24 Days leave per annum;

80 Days sick leave in a three year cycle.

Sealed applications marked “Manager IDP: Strategic Services” must reach the Human Resources Manager on or before Friday, 29 October 2010 at 12:00.

Application forms will be available at the Municipal Offices in Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Hankey, Patensie, Loerie and Thornhill. Enquiries in this regard can be directed to Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 200.

DISQUALIFICATION:

Please note that the following can lead to the disqualification of applicants:

1. Non submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
2. Canvassing of Councillors.

NB: Short listed applicants will be subjected to a screening process.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CHECKED BY:

MR. B FAULKNER

ACTING MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES

APPROVED BY:

DR. EM RANKWANA                                                                            P.O. Box 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                      Jeffreys Bay

For Placement: 21 October 2010

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