CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY - CDM

1 CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY . BOX 4100 TEL: 015 294 1000. POLOKWANE FAX: 015 295 4010. 41 BICCARD STREET E-MAIL: POLOKWANE WEBSITE: DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. POSITION: EXECUTIVE MANAGER STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES (5 YEAR FIXED TERM. CONTRACT). LEVEL: MANAGER DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER. TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R919 R1 081 1 244,039. (IN LINE WITH THE UPPER LIMIT OF TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAYABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER AND MANAGERS DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE. MUNICIPAL MANAGER, government GAZETTE NO. 40117 DATED 01 JULY 2016 WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JULY 2016). REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Public Administration or equivalent, a post graduate degree in Public Administration will be an added advantage; 5 years' experience at middle management level, have proven successful management experience in administration and be in possession of a valid driver's license.

2 Minimum competency levels in the higher education qualification as defined in the government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. LEADING MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management, financial management; change and governance leadership, planning and organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management; communication as well as result and quality focus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Understanding of local government policies and legislations; National, Provincial and local government Policy Frameworks and Constitutional requirements .Intergovernmental Relation Framework, Municipal Administrative procedures, Financial and Performance management reporting, Strategic planning and management, Programme/project management, Compilation of management reports, Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.)

3 5 of 2000). RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Manager Strategic Support reports to the Municipal Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Provide strategic and operational support to the Strategic Support Services component; Coordinate, manage and monitor the implementation of the Service Delivery Budget and Implementation Plans (SDBIP); Coordinate and monitor the activities and programmes of the Section56 Managers in line with the Organisational SDBIP; Ensure proper reporting for both the Offices of the Municipal Manager and the Executive Mayor; Provide leadership role to support the Municipal Committees like Mayoral Committee and Council; Provide support and advisory role to the Municipal Manager; Provide leadership role on both internal and external stakeholder relations; Provide strategic support on Intergovernmental Relations; Coordinate and monitor the IGR activities for the DISTRICT .

4 Ensure quality assurance on all reports submitted to Management; Strategic Support Services;. Mayoral and Council; Provide support and advisory role with regards to public relations and special programmes. Provide management and support role on audit and risk management processes, Ensure effective and efficient compliance on Financial Management regulations. DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES. POSITION: EXECUTIVE MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES: (5. YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT). LEVEL: MANAGER DIRECTLY REPORTING TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER. TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R919 R1 081 1 244,039. (IN LINE WITH THE UPPER LIMIT OF TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PAYABLE TO THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER AND MANAGERS DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE. MUNICIPAL MANAGER, government GAZETTE NO.)

5 40117 DATED 01 JULY 2016 WITH EFFECT FROM 01 JULY 2016). REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor Degree in Building Sciences / Architect / Degree in Town and Regional Planning and/Development Studies or equivalent; a post-graduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage and 5 years'. experience at middle management level, have proven successful Professional Development / Town and Regional Planning experience. Management experience in development planning and local government planning environment. The incumbent must be in possession of a valid driver's license. Minimum competency levels in the higher education qualification as defined in the government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 will be an added advantage. LEADING MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Strategic direction and leadership; People management, Program and project management, financial management; change and governance leadership, planning and organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge and information management; communication as well as result and quality focus.

6 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good Knowledge and Understanding of relevant policies and legislations; Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; Good knowledge og GIS and integrated development planning framework and inter-governmental systems, strategic planning; spatial and environmental planning, local economic development; Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000). Project management certificate or diploma or Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with planning professional body will be an added advantage. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Municipal Manager the incumbent will be responsible to lead, direct and manage staff within the Development Planning and Environmental Management Services department so that they are able to meet their departmental and organizational objectives.

7 The incumbent will be responsible for the following: Development and review of the IDP, Spatial Planning Environmental planning and management, formulate, develop and manage economic development policies and LED. Strategies. Facilitate research on economic development to stimulate local economic development through job creation, support SMMEs and investment promotion. Efficiently manage and control the budget for the Department; Prepare and submit required reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant political structures; Ensure support to category B Municipalities in the DISTRICT on development planning, land use management , environmental management and transport planning related matters; Develop and implement the Department's Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP); Perform any other related functions as requested by the Municipal Manager.

8 _____. This advertisement is line with the local government : Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers ( government Gazette 37245 dated 14 January 2014), Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels ( government Gazette 29967 dated 15 June 2007) and Upper Limit of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers ( government Gazette 40117 dated 01 July 2016). The candidate recommended for appointment to the post shall be required to undergo a competency assessment in line with section 16(1) of local government : Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers ( government Gazette 37245. dated 14 January 2014). To apply interested candidates must submit a fully completed application form available from our website: , duly signed, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications, driver's licence and Identity Document to the Municipal Manager, CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY , P O Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700 or hand deliver applications at 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane at the registry desk.

9 Applications that are not on the applicable application form, faxed or e mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to Ms Priscilla Shilubane at (015) 294 1087. CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. CDM reserves the right not to make appointments. If you do not hear from us within 120 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates will undergo security vetting; need for signing of an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest and screening by contacting the necessary reference checks; contacting a candidate's current or previous employer; determining the validity of a candidate's qualification and verifying whether a candidate has been dismissed previously for misconduct or poor performance by another employer.

10 The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement as well as to disclose their financial interest. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 26 September 2017. MS THUSO NEMUGUMONI. ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER.