CHIEF OF STAFF: OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR - MN 4202/26

REQUIREMENTS
-A relevant B-Degree or equivalent qualifications (NQF 7). A Post Graduate Degree (NQF 8 or higher) will be an added advantage. Valid Driver’s License. Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements as per Government Gazette 29967. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Skills and competencies associated with the vocation: adaptability, analytical thinking, empowerment, communication, leadership, presentation, conflict and stress management, negotiation, problem-solving, office/diary management, strong administrative skills, writing & typing skills. Strong understanding of political/organisational policies, procedures and practices. Previous experience in a political office is an added advantage. Proven experience in stakeholder management. Excellent report-writing skills. A professional, hardworking, highly motivated, and self-disciplined person with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Ten (10) years of relevant experience in management functions, including 3 years at Senior Management level within Local Government.

DUTIES
Perform a variety of professional, technical, budgetary, analytical, and administrative duties to coordinate the functions related to the Office of the Executive Mayor. Manage, plan, and organise integrated programmes to achieve service delivery objectives and outcomes associated with the municipality's mandate. - Develop effective strategies to promote open, ethical, professional, and accountable systems of governance. - Manage and implement projects approved in the IDP and Capital Budget. - Responsible for Mayoral Events; oversee speech writing for the Executive Mayor. - Attending all Mayoral Events, which may include attendance outside normal working hours. - Maintain sound financial management in accordance with Council policy and procedure. - Management of tasks/activities associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity, and discipline. - Conducting political research and updating or advising the Executive Mayor accordingly. - Attend to public queries and direct such to relevant departments as may be necessary. - Oversee the coordination of all meetings and/or appearances of the Executive Mayor and catering for the logistics and security of the Executive Mayor. - Management of Assets within the /section. - Perform any other related ad hoc duties or functions as required/instructed by Management.

SALARY               R1 206 522.16 p.a. (Total package inclusive of all benefits)

         (Fixed term contract, linked to the term of office)

 Closing date: 06 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 12:00

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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

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.