Director: Office of the MM - MN 4174/26

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12. Bachelor’s degree in public administration/ law/political science/social sciences/economics/industrial psychology/human resource management or equivalent NQF 7 qualification. Code EB (08) driver’s license. Meet MFMA minimum competency requirement or qualify for dispensation -Statutory/regulated certification specific to vocation - Proven financial management skills. Computer literate (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint). Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills. Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. Five to ten (05 – 10) years relevant local government experience of which 5 years must be at middle management level, reporting to a Municipal Manager or Executive Director.

DUTIES

Oversee operational/Strategic duties within Office of the Municipal Manager. Ensure efficient and effective services within the Office of the Municipal Manager. Coordinate office staff activities and provide assistance where needs/gaps are identified. Monitor performance through the departmental SDBIP applicable to the section. Responsible for monitoring PMDS of subordinates. Maintain relationships, develop communication structures, align council policies and practices. Gather information by way of questionnaires and needs analysis to improve services. Project management, implement, coordinate and manage assigned capital projects on infrastructure development as approved in the IDP and annual Capital Budget. Provide oversight of assigned infrastructure development projects specified by the Municipal Manager. Manage the performance management system of professional consultants and relevant contractors on these projects - Intergovernmental Relations: Attending and representing the Municipal Manager at various IGR Forums including Local, District, Provincial and National engagements promoting good governance. Stakeholder holder management included but not limited to representing the Municipal Manager, with mandate obtained, at various key stakeholder engagements including local developments, key business partners, industry business chambers including District, Provincial, and National levels. Attend to critical complaints received and disposing of same through applicable processes and procedures prescribed. Attend and coordinate various committees, as directed by the Municipal Manager, representing the office of the Municipal Manager. Coordinate effective communication on behalf of the Office of the Municipal Manager. Submission of statutory/mandatory reports within timeframes. Support in the development of strategic planning processes with Mayoral Committee, HOD’s, and Management levels 1-4 - Assist with the development of pre-feasibility studies on special projects - Financial Management  - ensure compliance with the requirements of the MFMA and Councils procurement policies and applicable regulations - Logistics Management and Assets – manage all assets, assigned ensuring the safe keeping, maintenance and utilisation thereof  - Personnel management – inform the sections Staff Establishment based on operational staffing requirements - Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as and when required or instructed by Management. Oversight of annual reporting drafting, reviewing and submission; Coordinate and facilitate Performance Management of Managers reporting to the Municipal Manager

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

         (Fixed term contract, linked to the term of office of the current Municipal Manager)

 Closing date: 30 SEPTEMBER 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.