Assistant Director: Administration MN 4156/26

REQUIREMENTS

-Relevant B degree in Administration or equivalent (Public Management, Administration). -Valid drivers’ licence. -Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation. -Project/Programme Management and Financial Management skills and experience. -Competent in implementation, interpretation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -Computer literate (MSWord, MS Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects). -Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail. -Report writing skills. -Proven knowledge of procedures and regulations of building control and land use. 3-5 years relevant work experience related to Administration. Experience in land use and building control within local government authority will be added as an advantage.

DUTIES

-Responsible for generating related reports and execution of Council Resolutions. -Comment on the legal aspect of applications. -Integrated Development Plan and Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan administration and support. -Preparing daily correspondence, tender documents and adverts. -Overall supervision and management pertaining to admin tasks, personnel and formulation of strategic planning. -Ensuring a high standard of report to Council and correspondence to external organizations. -Drafting of Agendas, attending meetings and compiling minutes. -Liaise with other departments in respect of concurrent issues. -Oversee typing, filing and copying of documents and reports to ensure efficient and effective administrative support. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management. -General personnel and administration management. -Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY          R 532 032.00 p.a – R 572 820.00 p.a ( Level 04 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                                                                Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 874 359.80 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability). The municipality does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent recruitment activities, please report the matter immediately to the Fraud Hotline on 010 496 2662. Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.