Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences / Public Administration /Law; or equivalent(NQF Level 7) 
• 5 Years’ experience at middle management level or as programme/project manager
• Proven successful institutional transformation within public or private sector.  Appropriate managerial experience in any of the municipal health, disaster management and community services
• Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) or any other professional body will be an added advantage. 
• A valid drivers license and no criminal records.
• Experience and knowledge in public office management, public participation and public service delivery would be an added advantage 
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work under pressure
• Ability to interact at all levels of government 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are recommended 
• Computer Literacy including MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word 
• Valid driver’s license and no criminal record.

Key Performance Areas

• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the Community Services
• Director, which includes but is not limited to: Providing strategic leadership in the Directorate.
• Competence in Self-Management (Setting and agreeing on service delivery standards) in waste management, public safety, environment health, park and recreation, cemeteries, Libraries and Community facilities.
• Interpretation of and implementation within the legislative an national policyframeworks. 
• Managing departmental budget, assets and Human Resources in accordance with the MFMA and related legislation. 
• Complimenting the integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Services Delivery and Budget implementation (SDBIP) objectives. 
• Ensuring compliance with the Municipal systems Act and all other applicable legislation.
• Promoting community participation and stakeholder relations.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation including the Municipal System Act, Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Municipal Structure Act and related regulations. 
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management and reporting. 
• Understanding of council operation and delegation of powers as well as: – Health service management, cemetery management, Public safety, Parks and recreation management 
• Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment 
• Competence in policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation 
• Knowledge of more than one functional municipal field / discipline 
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (Mediation and Arbitration)
• Competence as required by other national line sector departments 
• Skills in governance, public mobilization and participation
• Exceptional and dynamic creativity to improve the functioning of the municipality.

CORE COMPETENCIES (as per Regulations): 

• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader
• Strategic leadership and management, People management, operational financial management.
• Financial and performance reporting, risk and change management, program and project management, legislation, change and governance leadership, policy and implementation, supply chain management, audit and assurance.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025