Senior Advisor: Performance Management at South African Local Government Association

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Reporting to the Senior Manager: Performance Management, this role is required to provide support, assistance and advice to build and to enhance the capacities of municipalities with the development, implementation and institutionalisation of functional and effective performance management systems and practices; to ensure compliance with the legislative and regulatory environment governing performance management in the local government sector – aimed at driving high performance, good governance, ethical leadership and effective oversight and management for improved service delivery, accountability and consequences management.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Expert knowledge and experience in the performance management and the governance environment
• Expert knowledge of all related legislative and regulatory frameworks that governs the performance management environment in local government
• Sector Knowledge and a sound understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and in particular those applying to the LG Sector and SALGA
• Staying abreast of new developments in the area or responsibility
• Working knowledge of the developments (globally and in South Africa) in the related professional disciplines reporting to the position
• Working Knowledge of the LG Sector and the relevance of SALGA in the space
• Working Knowledge of SALGA Mandate, value chain, business model; and core business objectives
• Guide, support and provide professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/professional discipline
• Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our ‘s ethos beyond just doing the job

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant qualification in Industrial Psychology/ relevant HR Field at NQF 7
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience of which at least 4 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation
• Valid Driver’s license & Travelling Required
• Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive stakeholder engagements at all levels
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS

• Performance Management Solutions to Municipalities: Provision of PMS support to municipalities underpinned by the PMS Value Chain or Model Support the team with the diagnostic analysis of the current status quo of HR systems and practices in municipalities
• Provision of and PMS Capacity Building Support and Advice to Municipalities: Facilitate the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities
• Governance Support, Compliance and Risk Management: Support the promotion of performance management and good governance improvement initiatives in municipalities to realise transformation change
• Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting: Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities
• Programme / Project Management: Implement appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E
• Research and Benchmarking: Under the guidance of the Senior Manager provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in Performance Management (locally and internationally), to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately designed (with regards to both policy response and effective models of service delivery)
• Representation at External Fora (Lobbying and Advocacy: Ensure that the interests of SALGA are properly represented and present on relevant topics of performance management system at all relevant meetings, committees, forums or departments as and when required.
• Stakeholder Management: The incumbent will be required to carry out any reasonable functions within the scope of the cluster as and when required
• Financial and Expense Monitoring: Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of the monthly expenditure in area of accountability
• Teamwork: Participate and support organisational multi-disciplinary efforts aimed at improving municipal performance management systems
• Internal and External Stakeholders: SALGA Employees (National & Provincial), SALGA Executive Management and Senior Management Teams

Deadline:28th October,2025