• REFERENCE NO: 2025/SM-OPS/01
• (Total Remuneration Package applicable to Category 2 Municipality to be negotiable as per the latest Gazette on Upper Limits for Senior Managers)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in management science/public administration/law, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years middle management experience preferably in municipal in a Local Government Sphere.
• A Municipal Finance Management Programme Competency Certificate (CPMD) will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy
• A valid Code B Driving Licence

Core Competencies:

• Strategic direction and leadership People management Programme and Project management Financial management Change management
• Governance leadership

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management Knowledge and practical experience of municipal strategic planning process and community participation
• Knowledge of Municipal Supply Chain
• Management Regulations and the role of bid committees.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide strategic direction and monitor the implementation of the strategic objectives of the department in the Office of the Municipal Manager
• Develop and manage operational tools and work control systems for the IDP & IGR Communication & Public Participation, Council & Executive Support, Institutional Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, and Special Programmes
• Ensure cost effective management of the department’s budget and timely implementation of council resolutions related to the department.
• Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters relating to the department.
• Ensure that the activities of the department are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the department through a well-developed Service Delivery and Budget Implementation
• Plan and Strategically plan, organise, lead and control all  the activities performed by the department.