Municipal Manager Two (2) Year Fixed – Term Contract) at Emalahleni Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• A recognised Bachelor Degree in Public Administration /Political Sciences/ Social Sciences, Law and/ or relevant or related field of study, at NQF level 7, such qualification having been obtained from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 5 years relevant experience at a senior management level
• 5 years 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
• Advanced understanding of council operations and delegation of powers Good governance
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality
• Budget and finance management
• Attainment of required minimum competencies for Senior Managers in terms of Government Gazette No 29967 on Minimum Competencies will be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Carry out the duties of the Municipal Manager as contained in section 55 of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000.
• Strategic planning and ensure that a strategic management culture exists within the institution.
• Inform and develop an economical, effective, efficient and accountabl administration.
• Manage the municipality’s administration in accordance with Municipa! Systems Act and other applicable legislations.
• Manage provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner.
• Exercise any powers and duties delegated by the municipal council or sub delegated by other delegating authorities of the municipality to the municipal manager.
• Provide sound and strategic advice to political structures and office-bearers, manage communication between them, administer and carry out their decisions.
• The implementation of the municipality’s integrated development plan, and the monitoring of the progress with implementation of the Serve Delivery and
• Budget Implementation Plan.
• Carrying out the decisions of the political structures and political office bearers of the municipality as per the adopted delegation framework in terms of section 59 of the Local Government:Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998.
• Appoint staff other than those referred to in terms of section in terms of section 56 of the MSA, subject to the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
• Ensure effective utilisation, training and discipline of staff.
• The management of the provision of services to the local community in a  sustainable and equitable manner.
• Ensure implementation of national and provincial legislation applicable to the municipality.

Deadline:23rdc October,2025