FIVE YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT – (BUT NOT 1 YEAR AFTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION

Total Remuneration Package: R1 046 220 – R1 158 623 – R1 286 072 (Upper Limit Regulations)

Minimum Requirements for the post include: B degree in Public Administration / Political Sciences /Social Science/ Law or equivalent; 5 years relevant experience at a Senior management level in Local Government; Proven Institutional Transformation Records in the Public and Private Sector; Advanced knowledge and understanding of applicable policy, legislation, institutional management system and performance management; Advanced understanding of the Municipal Council’s activities and risk management, budget and finance management; Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.5 of 2000); The ability to engage strategically with the Mayor and Councillors, communities and residents; An appreciation of the centrality of the Integrated Development Plan for effective service delivery; An aptitude for strategic / operational planning and implementation management, decision making, leadership, innovation and motivation; Compliance with the requirements as stipulated in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Skill Levels, Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No 48965 for Accounting Officers of Municipalities e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc. If newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of appointment in accordance with Government Notice, No 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593; Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies as prescribed in the Performance Regulations; Core competencies as set out in the Local Government Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers published under GN21 in GG 378245 of 17 January 2014; Computer skills; A valid driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities: The overall management of the Municipality in order to ensure: efficient and effective provision of services; promotion of economic growth; facilitation of social and economic development; long term sustainability of the Municipal; perform all functions, duties and responsibilities as contained in relevant local government legislation such as, but not limited to, The Constitution, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, Promotion of Administration Justice Act etc; Ensure the streaming of staff towards core basic service delivery.

Requirements and procedures for application: In possession of the prescribed defined minimum statutory qualification; Willing to be subjected to an interview and thorough evaluation process; Previous and current employers and reference will be contacted; Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit records

If you meet the specified requirements, detailed CVs, certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document, Police Clearance Record and Driver License (certified copies not older than 3 months) must be addressed to the Mayor, Kai! Garib Municipality, Private Bag X6, Kakamas 8870 or delivery per hand off at the Municipal Building, Main Road,

Keimoes.Closing date: Monday, 26 June 2023

Enquiries: Clr. MMM Matthys (Mayor) at (054) 651 6500 during office hours (07:30 – 16:30).

The Municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.

Clr. MMM Matthys – Mayor

Please Note: No late or faxed applications will be considered. Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Appendix A” application form as per Regulation on Appointment and Terms of Service for Senior Managers, Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014, available on the website at www.kaigarib.gov.za Under the heading

“Vacancies”. Short-listed candidates will be subject to security investigation / approval, qualification verification and job history / reviewing referrals and skills assessment and also to reveal their financial interests. The successful candidate must sign a contract of employment and a Performance Agreement. Kai! Garib Municipality reserves the right to cancel / cancel a contract of employment and recover all costs incurred by the Municipality including compensation, advertisement, etc. if it is known that the successful candidate has submitted false or insufficient information that led to it that it is in contravention of the provisions of the Municipal Council Policy, Municipal Systems Amendment Act, No 7 of 2011 or any other applicable legislation.

Kai !Garib Municipality