MUNICIPAL MANAGERRemuneration package: R1 152 941 (minimum); R1 325 220 (midpoint) and R1 497 499 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice No: 50737 of 30 May 2024 on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality).• Contract appointment from date of appointment until one year into the new term of Council In order to meet the needs of the Knysna Municipality, the successful applicant will conform to the following requirements: • Bachelor Degree in Public Administration / Political Sciences / Social Sciences / Law or equivalent; • Minimum of 5 years work related experience at senior management level; • Proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector; • Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant Policy and Legislation; • Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; • Good Governance; • Audit and risk management establishment and functionality; • Budget and finance management; • Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; • Valid driver's license and own vehicle; • The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014. • Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the excemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • The development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement the Municipality's Integrated Development Plan, to operate in accordance with the Municipality's performance management system and to understand the needs of the local community; • The management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner; • The appointment, training, discipline and effective utilization of staff; • The promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable Labour Legislation; • Advising the political structures and political office bearers, managing communications between these parties as well as carrying out their decisions;• The administration and implementation of the Municipality's By-laws and other Legislation; • Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the Municipal Council, or by other delegating authorities of the Municipality; • Developing and maintaining a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with Municipal services; • The performance of any other function that may be assigned by the Municipal Council and as Accounting Officer; • Responsible for all income and expenditure of the Municipality; all assets; the discharge of all liabilities of the Municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable Municipal Finance Management Legislation; • Facilitate the co-ordination of the economic development initiatives;DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICESRemuneration package: R965 958 (minimum); R1 103 953 (midpoint) and R1 224 083 (maximum) per annum (as determined by Notice 50737 of 30 May 2024 on upper limits for Senior Managers for a Category 3 Municipality)• Permanent AppointmentREQUIREMENTS: • At least a Post Graduate in Public Administration/Management Sciences /Law; or equivalent at NQF Level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits. • Minimum of seven (7) years' work related experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level; • Have proven successful management experience in administration • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; • Good knowledge of corporate support services, including: • Human capital management;• Legal Services; • Facilities Management; • Information communication technology; and • Council support;• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000); • Good Governance; • Labour Relations Act, and other labour-related prescripts;• Legal background and human capital management; and • Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions. • The required core competencies as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014. • Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards is a recommendation. In terms of the excemption from Regulations 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 officials not compliant will be granted 18 months from date of employment to comply with the aforesaid regulations.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Leading and directing the Corporate Services Directorate, ensuring the Municipality is provided with an effective support service regarding Corporate Administration, Human Resources, Public Participation and Legal Services • Developing, implementing and managing strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and aligning it with the Municipality's strategic objectives • Managing the Human Resources portfolio in accordance with Labour Legislation and various National and Divisional Collective Agreements • Managing Corporate Administration functions which relate to the provision of Records Management, Council and Committee Secretariat • Managing and facilitating Legal Services, including updating Statutes and Council By-laws • Managing the Directorate's budget planning, implementation and budget review to support priorities and deliverables in relation to the Integrated Development Plan • Providing advice and support to Council, the Municipal Manager and other office bearers on all functions of the Directorate • Providing visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilization of the Council's resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate • Controlling and preparing the Directorate's budget • Advising the Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.Please note:• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.• All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and ID document, the names of three references from current and previous employers and a fully completed official application form section 54a and 56 managers, as available from the municipal website or the Human Resources Department, to be e-mailed to ****** for Municipal Manager and ****** for Director: Corporate Services respectively.• Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 54 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of Senior Managers.• Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.Closing Date: 22 JULY 2024Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process upon completion thereof.PHAAHLE S MALEPENG ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGERThe Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.The Knysna Municipality, which lies strategically within the southern region of the Western Cape, in the middle of the Garden Route and stretches from Sedgefield in the West to Brackenhill in the East, require suitably qualified and experienced persons to lead the Municipality as Director and Municipal Manager. Knysna strives towards rendering a high quality service to all its residents and is fully committed to a policy of Employment Equity.
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